Unraveling the Threads: The Dark Side of Fast Fashion Exposed in the Brandy Hellville Documentary
Unraveling the Threads: The Dark Side of Fast Fashion Exposed in the Brandy Hellville Documentary Lexy Silverstein, Sustainable Fashion Advocate
The Unexpected Delivery: A Shein Order Turned Viral Mystery
In a world where online shopping has become as commonplace as breathing, customers expect their orders to arrive with everything they requested—and nothing more. However, Anna Marie’s experience with Shein and FedEx defies these expectations, unfolding a narrative that sounds more like the plot of a mystery thriller than a typical online shopping experience. A …
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How France’s Bold Move Against Fast Fashion Could Spark Global Change
France Throws the First Punch Imagine a world where your latest fashion find is created by brands with an environmental consciousness. Well, France isn’t just imagining it; they’re making it happen. In a move that’s got everyone talking, France’s lower parliament just decided to slap fines on fast fashion companies, up to €10 (nearly $11) …
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What Industry is the Biggest Polluter on the Planet?
The Pollution Titans First up, let’s talk about the #1 — fossil fuels. No shocker here, right? This sector is the Godzilla of pollution, belching out a whopping 40.5 gigatons of CO2 in 2022 alone. Despite the clear knowledge of its impact, breaking up with coal, oil, and gas seems harder than ending a toxic …
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The Devil Wears Vintage™: Thrift New York
Furnish Green in Chelsea As I made my way through the East Village, ticking off stores on my must-visit thrift and vintage list in New York City, I stumbled upon something unexpected on E. 24th Street. It wasn’t on my list. I had never heard of it and I wasn’t planning on shopping there but …
Is Halara Sustainable?
NO! It’s fast fashion – matter of fact I’d go so far to say Halara is Shein’s younger “Mean Girl” sibling. Halara is definitely more expensive – probably priced so you don’t think it’s fast fashion, but it is what it is. Halara, like Shein, grew thanks to its popularity on TikTok & YouTube. Founded in …
Is Old Navy Sustainable?
No, they are not sustainable. The brand mass produces cheaper clothing for men, women and children. Most of Old Navy’s clothes are low-priced with basic tees starting from $8 – $12 and their jeans ranging from $30-$50. Old Navy has been spotlighting their sustainable goals on a great looking webpage saying “Smile, we’re going greener”. They …
Thrifting on Amazon
Did you know that was a thing? If you didn’t before, you do now. You can second hand shop on Amazon. How? Instead of searching for items in All Departments, search for products in Amazon Warehouse like you see below at the top of the Amazon website. Amazon Warehouse Deals is a part of Amazon …
An Environmental and Ethical Imperative: Why Social Media Influencers & Celebrities Should Break Ties with SHEIN
In the world of fashion, where trends can be as fleeting as a viral TikTok dance, one brand has stood out for its meteoric rise: SHEIN. With its ingenious digital marketing strategy, innovative business model, and partnerships with charismatic social media influencers, SHEIN has managed to become the largest fast fashion company globally, boasting a …
Free People & Fashion Sustainability
Is Free People Sustainable? Free People is not sustainable, which is shocking given the price tag attached to most of its items. Just browsing through the website, many of its dresses are over $100, most tops are anywhere from $38 to over $100 and most pants are close to or over $100. Typically a dead …