Sustainable Fashion Marketplaces
Save time and jumpstart your conscious consumption journey with these 7 sustainable fashion marketplaces that curate only the best of the ethical and eco-friendly fashion brands out there.
2 Week Travel Capsule Wardrobe
A 2 week travel capsule wardrobe is a small, consciously-curated collection of 12-15 garments that you will rotate through during your travels. Save luggage space and skip additional baggage fees with these tips and tricks (plus sample packing lists) for your 2 week holiday.
What Is A Capsule Wardrobe (Plus How To Build One In 2024)
A capsule wardrobe is a small collection of garments and accessories that mix cohesively to make different outfits. It's a tool to help you streamline your closet and make getting dressed easier. Tired of closet overwhelm? Here's what a capsule closet is, why you need it, and three beginner-friendly steps to build the perfect one for you.
What Is Circular Fashion And Why Does It Matter?
Circular fashion is one approach to sustainable fashion that is often overlooked. It gives us a different framework by which we can look at how we relate to our clothes and the environment and promises a more thoughtful and regenerative approach to the fashion industry. So, what is circular fashion and why does it matter?
10 Best Sustainable Fashion Brands In Singapore
Choosing to buy from small, sustainable fashion brands instead of from larger conventional corporations is a simple yet effective way to align your personal spending habits with a greater purpose. If you’re a conscious consumer in Singapore, here are 10 of the best sustainable fashion brands to shop from.
What Is A Conscious Consumer & Why Does It Matter?
We live in a capitalistic society where consumerism dictates the economy, which in turn impacts everything from the social services we receive to the laws and policies that are enacted. Because we are all part of this larger system that revolves around what we buy, we can leverage it to our benefit by choosing to buy better. So, what is a conscious consumer and why does it matter?
How To Sell Secondhand Clothing Ethically & Sustainably
So, you’re passionate about sustainable fashion and see reselling clothes as an opportunity to promote the cause and earn a few bucks. But as a conscious consumer yourself, you’re concerned about the potential implications that starting such a business might have on the environment and the people involved. So, here are a few tips on how to sell secondhand clothing ethically and sustainably.
5 Limitations Of Sustainable Fashion Certifications
Sustainable fashion certifications guarantee that specific production standards are met and can be a helpful way to differentiate sustainable brands from greenwashing brands, but there are still limitations. As a conscious consumer, having an understanding of these can give you a more holistic view of how different agencies play into the sustainable fashion conversation. Here are five limitations and criticisms of sustainable fashion certifications.
How To Care For Your Shoes and Make Them Last Longer
A huge part of building a more sustainable closet is prolonging the lifespan of the items that you own. Shoes, however, can be tricky because they’re in constant contact with the ground. But as everyday people who care about the environment, we can still do our best to take care of them. So here are 4 steps that you can take to make your shoes last longer.
How to Decide If a Trend is For You
Because of TikTok and viral social media marketing, we’re seeing a rise in microtrends that push fashion retailers to create (and trash) garments at record rates—leading to increased waste and production emissions. As conscious consumers, one way we can mitigate the environmental impact is to decide if a trend is worth participating in. Here are four questions to ask yourself to decide if a trend is for you
Aisle (Period Underwear) Review - Sustainable & Ethical Underwear Review
Period underwear is a sustainable alternative to disposable menstrual products. Last year, I bought my first pair of period underwear from Aisle and they’ve completely changed the way I deal with menstruation. Below are my honest thoughts on the brand and their period underwear.
How Sustainable is Rented Clothing?
Sustainable fashion is term that refers to fashion that is created in an environmentally conscious way. In today’s society, there is no such thing as truly sustainable fashion but we can do our best to work towards regenerative models and as individual consumers, the option to rent clothing is an approach that has been gaining popularity lately. So, how sustainable is rented clothing?
8 Garments That You Should Always Thrift Over Buying New
It’s no secret that thrift shopping is my favorite approach to sustainable fashion. The garments tend to be cheaper, higher quality, and more unique than what you might find at a conventional fast-fashion retailer. So here are 8 pieces of clothing that you should always thrift over buying new.
7 Reasons Why Secondhand Fashion Is My Favorite Slow Fashion Approach
Sustainable fashion has become a huge buzzword these past few years, leading to ongoing arguments about how we as consumers can best reduce the negative environmental and social impact that our closets may have. While each approach to sustainable fashion has its own pros and cons, here are 7 reasons why secondhand shopping is my preferred approach to sustainable fashion.
My Latest “Thrift Haul” - Intentional Thrifting
While “thrift hauls” aren’t sustainable at all, I do believe that mindful thrifting can be a viable alternative to traditional shopping. As a means for personal accountability, as well as to spark conversation around how we can be more mindful consumers, here are some of the secondhand pieces that I’ve picked up over the last four months and my logic behind those purchases.
3-5 Month Taiwan Capsule Wardrobe
I recently decided to take a 3-6 month trip to Taiwan and because I wanted to stick with my commitment to sustainable fashion, I decided to pack a capsule wardrobe. This 33-piece capsule closet includes daily wear, clothing for special occasions, outerwear, shoes, workout clothing, and pajamas.
5 Capsule Wardrobe Myths
One of sustainable fashion’s biggest tools is the capsule wardrobe. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions surrounding this idea so here are 5 capsule wardrobe myths that need to go!
Fall Lookbook 2020
Autumn marks a transitional period. I don’t know about you, but these past few months have been an emotional rollercoaster. As a result, I’ve been focusing internally on the things that I can control and one thing that’s been extremely grounding at this time has been fashion. This fall lookbook is an exploration of outfits that I would wear if I had places to go.
Slow Fashion Season & Secondhand September Recap
It’s October and that means that Slow Fashion Season and Secondhand September are both officially over with! I participated in both campaigns for the second time around, and here is a recap of how that experience went for me.
5 Tips for Mismatched Outfits: Styling Colors, Prints, and Patterns
The first step to building a more sustainable wardrobe is to decrease consumption and to make the most of what you already own. Sustainable fashion has helped me gain an appreciation for shopping my own closet and the joy that creative styling can bring. Here are 5 tips to help you pair colors, prints, and patterns so that you can make the most of your existing wardrobe.