Fashion Revolution Week really got me thinking about how my clothes are produced. In our fast-fashion world, we often don’t pay much attention to what we’re buying. We don’t pause to ask ourselves questions like: Is this a quality garment, or a throwaway piece that won’t survive a few cycles in the washing machine? What…
Leopard-print faux fur: yes or even more yes?
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking since Fashion Revolution Week about what I can do to make my wardrobe more ethical and sustainable. I’ll be writing about that in the coming weeks, and looking at ways that I can incorporate slow fashion into my blog. But as we are leaving the cold weather behind…
Fashion Revolution Week – Putting Ethics at the Forefront of Fashion
What is Fashion Revolution? Have you heard of Fashion Revolution? It’s an organization that was started in the wake of the 2013 Rana Plaza factory collapse in Bangladesh. The group works to raise awareness of the human and environmental impact of the fashion industry. Every year for the week surrounding the anniversary of the Rana…
The sweatshirt, elevated
All of the comfy feels. I ordered this top from a small company in my home province of Newfoundland called Figgy Duff Dory. As soon as I saw this Barbie-inspired sweatshirt, I knew I had to make it mine. Maybe you can relate to this – I was scared to click the link when this…
Leopard-print dress, three ways
Look 1: The Dress This cute leopard-print number came from an online boutique called Fox + Wit, based in BC. I’d been following them on Instagram for a while, but when Kaitlin Hargreaves showcased this dress on her page, I was sold. So what I’m saying is, Instagram made me do it. The dress was…