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
Halloween is a time for candy, spooky movies, and above all: costumes. However, Halloween can be a very wasteful time as well, and costumes come with the same ethical and sustainable production issues that everyday clothing does. Think about it: you're buying something to wear one time, and likely throwing it away afterwards, or just … Continue reading The Scariest Part About Halloween Costumes
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it has not gone unnoticed. Every year, Google sees a spike in the search term "breast cancer" for the month of October. Even Beyonce's father recently revealed his battle with the disease, further spreading awareness. Some brands have taken note of this attention. Girlfriend Collective, for example, an … Continue reading Girlfriend Collective Launches “1 in 8 Tee” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Last week, Nike revealed a new sustainability campaign called "Move to Zero," suggesting their goals of moving towards zero waste and carbon emissions. However, when further questioned about how Nike planned to reach this target, Nike responded, "It's not really intended to be a target per se," and, "It's the vision that we want to … Continue reading Nike Unveils New Greenwashing Tactic during Climate Week
In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of fashion professionals' minds, NYFW can be a conflicting ordeal. On the one hand, fashion week is a cultural phenomenon; it is more of an event meant to curate brand image, as opposed to setting trends for upcoming seasons. Looks are often dramatic, unwearable, and therefore … Continue reading The biggest trend at NYFW? Sustainability.
To help enhance your ethical fashion awareness, we've created a blog roll for our readers to explore. These people/blogs/social media accounts have focuses and goals similar to that of our own. Diet Prada An Instagram account gone viral, chronicling the dirty, unethical secrets every brand tries to cover up. Fashion Revolution Fashion Revolution is a … Continue reading Introducing the Blog Roll
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?
Slowing Down Fashion 