Nothing changes if nothing changes. I recently listened to the Manifest with Tori DeSimone podcast episode “Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes”. The episode discussed how making small changes in your day to day routine can significantly improve your overall life. The episode had nothing to do with fashion or shopping, but this quote stuck with …
For the past month, I have had a lot on my mind and have not felt inspired by fashion. I have noticed this feeling while I attend my internship meetings and while I brainstorm ideas for this blog. During my design meetings, I used to feel inspired by the new ideas that were presented and …
According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the packaging industry is responsible for 40% of plastic pollution which is equivalent to ⅓ of all household waste. Most packaging pollution is due to the growth of the eCommerce industry. Consumers care more about sustainability and are using their purchasing power to move the eCommerce …
Bag trends come and go, but when you find your perfect bag the two of you are in it for the long haul. If you are on the market for a new bag, make sure to check out sustainable brands. Buying a bag you truly love and use for years is a sustainable practice in …
This is a guide to 21 small, sustainable fashion brands you should check out in 2021. When you search ‘sustainable fashion brands’ many brands that pop up are extremely expensive or have extremely basic pieces. These are the perfect brands to check out when you want something more than a white cotton t-shirt or when …
Over the past few years, I thought a lot about sustainable fashion without understanding a clear definition of the term. The term sustainable fashion has become a popular buzzword, but many people do know what it truly means or what constitutes something as sustainable. It pains me to think about the billion-plus pounds of clothing …
Over the past few months, I have been seeing House of Sunny’s faux fur-trimmed cardigans pop up on social media. The first time I saw the faux fur-trimmed cardigan I immediately fell in love with it. Faux fur looks so soft and lush, but sometimes putting on a coat made entirely of fur feels too …
MATISSE FOOTWEAR Matisse strives to be a sustainable footwear company by using recycled leathers, textiles, and re-usable materials whenever they can. Matisse works to reduce its water-shed waste by staying on top of technological advances in the manufacturing process. Manufacturing plants are socially audited to ensure workers are treated fairly and paid fair wages. Many …