Hemming gives clothing new life. A tidy hem makes any purchase feel custom and high quality without you dropping all of your money on a designer garment. Plus, by hemming your ill-fitting clothing instead of donating or tossing it, you can help keep more clothes out of landfills. “Hemming or mending your own clothes links …
Say Hello to Your New Favorite Denim Shopping for vintage jeans can feel overwhelming. Whether you are a vintage denim maven or you’re just getting started, it takes time to feel comfortable browsing the racks. But when you find a great pair of vintage jeans, you’ll almost never have to buy them again—they’re designed to …
It began with an email. The subject read, “The Moon Cup – Celebrating Our Sacred Ritual.” The email was from Christy Dawn, one of my favorite sustainable clothing brands, and it described the beauty of our cycles, along with the connection we have to mother nature. The message concluded with an offering of a free …
An Affordable + Sustainable Wardrobe In my senior year of high school, I was awarded the “Best Style” superlative. Every day, I made a massive effort to wear something creative, and the school paper even interviewed me about my Instagram account, which featured daily outfit posts accompanied by the hashtag #todayiwore. I was not the …
Circular Design As The Way Forward The fashion industry has a lot of jargon, and the rise of conscious fashion only makes understanding it all a more difficult task. There’s ethical fashion, sustainable fashion, slow fashion, and fast fashion. And then, there are concepts such as circular design and closed loop systems. These new ideas …
“Seventy-five percent of fashion supply chain material ends up in landfills. This amounts to ‘the equivalent of one garbage truck of textiles per second.’” — Pulse of the Fashion Industry 2018 Report Before becoming a slow fashion advocate, I was part of the fast-fashion problem. I purchased far more than I wore and donated most …
Creating A Closet That Supports Your Pregnancy Journey Saying “I have nothing to wear” while standing in front of my closet has never been more relevant. As I’ve watched my body change throughout pregnancy, I’ve had to set aside clothing I once knew and loved. (This Instagram Reel sums up the experience perfectly.) Just a …
We’ve researched and tested dozens of period underwear — these are our favorite options for comfort, absorbency, and nontoxic fabrics across a range of price points. Period panties — your comfy and sustainable alternative to dreaded tampons and pads! The best pairs are soft, breathable, stretchy — and importantly, absorbable. They’ve been our BFF many …
We’ve worn and written about slow fashion for a decade — these are our favorite brands for plus size sustainable clothing that are ethical, eco-friendly, and offer sizes for XXXL and up. For sustainable fashion to transition from niche to normal, it’s vital that fair fashion be accessible to everyone who wants to engage in …
I received my first-ever necklace as a birthday gift when I was 13. It was half a heart, serrated down the middle, with “BE FRI” inscribed in silver. A present from my-then BFF; she wore the other half with the word “ST END.” I’m not sure what ever happened to that necklace, but I likely …