This post was written for Fashion Journal. Undercover. Arguably, lingerie is the most crucial element of our daily outfits. Bras, undies, crops, G-strings and shapewear: where would we be without the whole shebang? I, for one, would be a very uncomfortable, hot mess. And with the rise of sustainability in the fashion-world-at-large, it goes without… Continue reading Why You Need to Invest in Sustainable Underwear
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Is Circular Fashion The Real Deal?
This post was written for Fashion Journal. Maybe we need to take a step back and adjust the way we consume. No matter how much I read, or how many podcasts I listen to, sustainable fashion doesn’t become clearer. What makes a label sustainable? How many “sustainable” decisions do brands have to make before they… Continue reading Is Circular Fashion The Real Deal?
It’s Time to Talk About Dry Cleaning’s Dirty Little Secret
This post was written for Fashion Journal. Clean conscience. Let’s get this straight: dry cleaning is not the water-saving, earth-positive washing method some of us have been led to believe. Very naively, I had long thought dry cleaning was a good thing. Not only would it make me feel like a responsible grown-up (who actually… Continue reading It’s Time to Talk About Dry Cleaning’s Dirty Little Secret
Could Couture be the Most Sustainable Form of Fashion?
This post was written for Fashion Journal. Let’s learn a thing or two from the made-to-order model. It’s no secret the world of haute couture is elusive, aloof, and exists only to serve those in the upper echelons. Couture garments are made for people with millions to spare (and a sprawling walk-in-wardrobe, no doubt). While… Continue reading Could Couture be the Most Sustainable Form of Fashion?
A Guide to Disposing of Your Old Things Sustainably
This post was written for Fashion Journal. Avoiding the perils of landfill. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last twenty years, you’ll be familiar with the perils of landfill. We’ve got masses of waste building up in dumps and floating in the ocean with nowhere to go. It’s a sickening image. What’s… Continue reading A Guide to Disposing of Your Old Things Sustainably
5 Rules to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe
This post was written for Fashion Journal. Sustainability is a big word; with so many individual interpretations, it can be hard to grasp fully. It’s easy to get lost in the semantics, but we can break it down. Here are five simple considerations to take in order to build a more sustainable wardrobe. Wash better… Continue reading 5 Rules to Build a Sustainable Wardrobe
Does Faux Fur Live Up to the Sustainable Hype?
This post was originally written for Fashion Journal. Fur is a hot topic at the moment. Gucci and Michael Kors have scrapped it from future collections and online retailers are pulling the plug. Authentic fur wearers are heckled and harassed while faux lovers embrace the comfort of cruelty-free clothing. But for those of us looking… Continue reading Does Faux Fur Live Up to the Sustainable Hype?
