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Eco-Friendly Fabrics Explained – What to Look For in Sustainable Clothing

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Introduction Eco-friendly fabrics is one of the cornerstones of sustainable fashion. But there are so many options out there today, which makes it difficult to understand which materials are actually sustainable. Here, we’ll break down some of the best eco fabrics on the market, how they’re made, and why you should take all the celeb hype seriously. Why does it matter what fabric you choose when talking about sustainable fashion? The fabric is where a piece of clothing’s environmental impact often starts. Traditional products including those made with polyester and traditional cotton can be both resource intensive and damaging to the environment. For instance, polyester is made from petroleum and shreds micro-plastics from its fibers into the water every time it’s washed, including into the drinking water supply. While natural, conventional cotton often needs lots of water and pesticides in its growth, damaging local ecosystems and communities. Changing to eco-friendly fabrics ...

Timeless Style: Why Sustainable Fashion is the New Luxury

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  Introduction For a long time luxury fashion has been synonymous with exclusivity, high quality and class. True luxury is in the business of being redefined, however, and today, it’s through sustainability. Fashion that is sustainable is no longer just a trend; it’s an investment, in quality, in ethics, in the future. That’s why sustainable fashion may just be the most luxurious choice you make. A Shift from Conventional Luxury Traditionally to Sustainable Luxury. For decades, the definition of luxury came down to prestigious brand names, high cost materials and exclusive designs. But the environmental impact of the growing fashion industry and the ethical implication of garment produced in country is causing consumers to redefine luxury in an environment that is sustainable, transparent and considered. It’s not anything to do with expense, sustanably luxury includes embracing values that regard both everyone involved in production and the environment. A lot of high end br...

The Power of Ethical Fashion Choices – How to Build a Conscious Wardrobe

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  Introduction With fashion trends coming and going at the speed of sound, the idea of a conscious wardrobe is it. Creating an ethical wardrobe doesn’t stop at just style, it’s about being aware and the commitment to sustainability, fair labor, reducing environmental impact. So where do you start with this and how can you have your wardrobe be representative of these values? Why Ethical Fashion Matters The fashion industry is one of the most polluting in the world, with enormous carbon emissions, water waste and the toxicities of chemicals. The environmental impact of fast fashion is alarming: Every year, millions of tons of waste are disposed to landfills, and the production methods usually exploit harmful practices that poison ecosystems and consume resources. However, the cost of fast fashion goes much deeper than our environment — it has affected millions of garment workers for years: lack of payment, inadequate work conditions and exploitation in the supply chain. Ethi...

Sustainable Fashion 101 – Why Your Wardrobe Choices Matter Introduction

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  Sustainable fashion is not a trend; it’s a movement towards better consumption and a more conscientious act towards the ecosystem. As one of the world’s largest pollutants, the fashion industry is something that we need to take into account when we choose our wardrobe. Sustainable fashion motivates us to break away from fast fashion patterns and replace them with mindful behaviors including investing in high quality things, supporting moral organizations, and secondhand shopping. Key principles of sustainable fashion are explored in this post which focuses on how small changes in your shopping habits can make a positive environmental impact. Whether you’re Thrifting or trying to pick fabrics that are good for the environment, once you start to pay attention, there are tons of other things you can do to match your slot for fashion with your love for sustainability. Today, let’s dive into how sustainable choices not only benefit your wardrobe, but the planet too. The Impact of Fast...

The Building Blocks of Fashion – Key Essentials for Every Wardrobe

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  Trends are everywhere, but fashion is about building a versatile wardrobe that’ll work for any event. At the core of it all is a well – curated wardrobe made up of timeless pieces that you can wear with or without bits on top for a casual day, or on its own for an office look. Essential fashion pieces are great to have in your closet because they make dressing simple and can be mixed and matched as you’re running to the office, meeting friends for brunch, going on a date. Balance classic basics with personal panache and that’s the key to building a functional wardrobe. From a crisp white shirt to perfectly tailored trousers and effective denim, you’ll be presented with numerous outfit combination options. In this post, we will look at the building blocks for a versatile wardrobe, and what to have in your basic wardrobe that'll make life more convenient and dress up your style. Timeless Tops White Button-Down Shirt A white shirt with its color neutrality is a wardrobe chameleo...