Eileen Fisher is a pioneer in ethical fashion. To not highlight her brand would be practically blasphemous. Eileen Fisher With just one look at the brand's "behind the label" page, you can see they take corporate responsibility seriously. They have separate pages outlining in-depth information about the sustainability and ethics of their factories, fibers, dyes, … Continue reading Slow Fashion Highlight: Eileen Fisher
If you're looking for cool, retro-inspired sneakers that also happen to be super ethical, Veja is our top pick. Veja thinks about every step of their production process, and makes it as ethical as can be. They use wild rubber in their sneakers, which has saved 120,000 hectares of the Amazon rainforest. They buy their … Continue reading Slow Fashion Highlight: Veja
Everlane is a brand known for high quality basics, at relatively affordable prices. The brand calls itself "radically transparent," and shows you why their products are priced how they are - taking into consideration workers' salaries, transportation costs, materials, etc. They even have a "choose what you pay" program, where items are marked down significantly, … Continue reading Slow Fashion Highlight: Everlane
At its core, Patagonia has an appreciation for the outdoors that their products are meant to compliment. Because of this, a consideration for the environment is built into the brand. Patagonia openly admits that they don't consider themselves a "responsibility company." This is radical in itself, because there is a big dilemma on what being … Continue reading Slow Fashion Highlight: Patagonia
Founded in 2009 by Yael Aflalo, Reformation prides itself off of their cheeky catchphrase, "Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. Reformation is #2." Known for their vintage-inspired pieces and excellent fits, Reformation is more than just an aesthetically pleasing, royalty-approved company. They're also extremely transparent, with ethical labor standards to top it all off. With … Continue reading Slow Fashion Highlight: Reformation
Last Friday, 32 fashion companies came together to sign a new sustainable “Fashion Pact.” Created by French president Emmanuel Macron, the pact united over 150 brands, some of which are even competitors. The Fashion Pact’s main goals are simple: reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect oceans, and restore biodiversity. This pact is the first of its kind … Continue reading Will sustainable “Fashion Pact” change the landscape of fast fashion?
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