Ethical and sustainable fashion is not one size fits all. We all have personal reasons why we choose to engage in this space: animal rights are fought for by not wearing leather or fur, human rights are fought for by not purchasing garments made in unsafe working conditions, environmental rights are fought for by purchasing second hand first, financial rights are fought for by choosing to thrift to…
It can be so easy to get swept up in seeing people on social media with all-ethical wardrobes, but what we don't see is how long it took them to get there, or the fast fashion pieces they may still love and wear. Ethics and sustainability looks different for everyone! …
Once I learned about the cruel working conditions and unfair compensation for the workers in the fast fashion industry, I decided I had had enough. I used to shop like I was paid to do it, browsing my then-favorite brands’ sites for sales on an-almost-daily basis and adding items to my little virtual shopping carts without a second thought.…
Even if you’re on a budget, it’s accessible to you. Thrifting and shopping from secondhand resellers are great options if you’re not looking to “invest” in ethical brands right away. But most of all, where you shop and spend your money makes a difference. …