5 Sustainability Blogs or Sustainable Fashion Blogs to Follow
Learning about sustainability is an ongoing process. Whether you’re looking to dive into the intellectual thought and theories about why exploitative systems exist (both in fashion and in a greater social context) or are simply looking for practical fashion advice so that you can be more mindful in your day-to-day actions, there is a sustainable fashion blog or publication that will support you in that.
When I first started looking into sustainable fashion, blogs were my go-to source. Back in 2018 though, the majority of blogs were simply suggesting styling tips or eco-friendly shopping tips and rarely touched on the root cause and impact of the fashion industry on people. Now that we’re a little more aware of how everything is interconnected, the conversations that these blog posts cover have a little more substance.
Here are 5 of my favorite sustainable fashion blogs that talk about more than just fashion from a superficial perspective.
1. Intersectional Environmentalist
Intersectional Environmentalist is probably the biggest hub for intersectional sustainability. Leah Thomas created a post that went viral amidst the George Floyd protests that called for social justice to be brought to the forefront of environmentalist conversations and that sparked the entire community.
While Intersectional Environmentalist is not strictly a blog, nor does it talk exclusively about fashion, their resources hub is one of the best places to get educated on climate justice from an intersectional perspective. Their resources hub is organized, easy to navigate, and provides insight on some of the most pressing matters as it pertains to climate justice.
2. Green Dreamer Kamea / Uprooted
It’s no surprise that Kamea’s newsletter is on this list. I’ve been an avid listener of Green Dreamer Podcast since 2019 and have learned so much through the conversations with the variety of guests that she’s featured, that it only made sense to include this equally thoughtful newsletter on this list.
“Uprooted is a 100% reader-funded newsletter that explores sustainability through the lens of deep ecology and decolonial thought-in-progress. It centers on those who have been dispossessed--physically, emotionally, spiritually--and alludes to a future of true abundance and wellness for all, when the dominant, exploitative system has been uprooted.”
This newsletter addresses current conversations in environmentalism and always offers a perspective that is grounded in healing and equity. There are some posts that are for paid subscribers only but also a plethora of articles to read that are open to the public. I highly recommend checking it out if you’re looking for a mindful approach to ecological well-being.
3. Adimay by Aditi Mayer
Adimay was one of the first sustainable fashion blogs that I followed when I was just starting this journey. Aditi uses her platform to explore the intersection between “style, sustainability, and social justice” with beautiful photographs and inquisitive writing.
When I was first starting out, there weren’t a lot of Asian voices in the space so I found a lot of inspiration through her content. I love that she frequently features South Asian brands and dives into different approaches to sustainable fashion. It was through her blog that I discovered the idea of circularity and how it applied to the fashion industry.
4. Thrifts and Tangles
If you’re looking for a more casual and traditional approach to sustainable fashion blogging, I recommend that you check out Thrifts and Tangles by Tyler! Her blog covers a variety of topics” from money to fashion, and colonization to blogging. Her tone of voice is typically quite light and I love the transparency behind her blog posts that talk about influencer rates. Of the blogs that we’ve covered so far, hers is also by far the most active.
5. Conscious Life & Style
Conscious Life and Style is a comprehensive fashion and lifestyle blog for more mindful living. Sustainable fashion can be very overwhelming when you’re just starting out but this blog makes it easy for beginners to take concrete steps to more sustainable living. They feature a plethora of guides and hacks and even have a podcast so that you can take the learning on the go.
These five blogs are only a starting point. If you’re serious about learning more about sustainable fashion or sustainability, I highly recommend that you take your education off the blogosphere and consider consuming longer pieces of content as well. For more direction on where to start, here are some lists of books, podcasts, movies that you can check out.
