SUSTAINABLE & ETHICAL FASHION

You won’t see “synthetic fabrics” on your clothing label, but it’s likely you’re wearing them right now. Unfortunately, demand for synthetics…

In need of a closet purge? Tired of a worn-out wardrobe? At some point, we’re faced with the question of what to do with old clothes. Here’s our top tips for dealing with unwanted textiles.

Living sustainably means taking it one step at a time, quite literally. So, here are our favorite ethical shoe brands to help you put your best eco-foot forward.

Natural materials are great, but wearing organic clothing made with organic fibers is even better. So, here are our favorite brands who are creating earth-conscious clothing.

What is linen and is it sustainable? We’re taking a deep dive into this historic fabric, why was it loved by mummies and religious figures alike and if it has a place in a sustainable fashion industry.

Thrift stores can be overwhelming and under organized. To prevent buyer’s remorse or going home empty-handed, here are our best thrift shopping tips and ideas.

There’s no such thing as ethical fast fashion. If we’re not paying a fair amount for a garment, then someone somewhere is. Fortunately, you can still look great with these fast fashion alternatives.

Most hoodies are made with synthetics. So in the spirit of a sustainable fashion industry (and planet), opt for an ethical and organic hoodie that puts the eco in eco-conscious clothing.

Why organic cotton? Because it actually is sustainable and has proven to be a legitimate alternative to its non-organic counterpart…

Climate change could lead to another ice age, so unsustainable glove choices today may be self-defeating tomorrow. Instead opt for ethical winter gloves.

Remember the story about the tortoise and the hare? You might remember the moral takeaway being: slow and stead wins the race. And the same can be said of slow fashion.

With winter approaching (depending on the hemisphere or the GoT season you’re watching), it’s time we considered our (literal) footprint and making ethical boots a winter wardrobe priority.

We may love cheap price tags; but, you know what they say, you get what you pay for. Or as Lucy Siegle writes, “Fast fashion is free. Someone somewhere is paying.”

Is there any item of clothing that’s as ubiquitous and un-live-without-able as leggings? Casual or dressy; active or leisure; winter or summer—ethical leggings are (almost) always a good choice.

In the spirit of earth-friendly adventure, eco friendly and sustainable backpacks can help us pack up our everyday essentials while leaving our eco woes at home.

For winter fashionistas, a warm and cozy scarf (almost) completes the picture. A fair trade scarf, however, really ticks all the boxes for keeping us warm and our planet cool.

Ethical and cashmere. Can the two coexist, or is it just another oxymoron of our fashion imagination? We take a deep dive into this fabric’s failings.

Any of these vegan, eco friendly and recycled flip flops we’ve listed here will do the trick if you need to buy new…