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 …
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 …
How TOMS Started TOMS is a shoe brand, started in 2006 by founder Blake Mycoskie, and might be best known for their Buy-One-Give-One (BOGO) model, giving away a free pair of shoes for every pair sold. TOMS certainly didn’t invent BOGO, but they definitely became the most well-known company using that charitable model. But there was a …
New Trend: Fashionistas are Buying Quality and Repairing instead of Replacing The repair industry is booming. That’s a great thing for the sustainable fashion movement. More and more consumers are turning to their local tailor for a quick fix rather than throwing out their clothes that have seen better days. It’s no longer considered an …
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YES, Zappos is one of the companies that comes closest to being able to be classified as a “sustainable company”. They committed to social responsibility and supporting its local community. Their socially responsible philosophy is what makes the company truly unique. The company believes that sustainability is crucial to their business and the planet. The …
Is one of my favorite retailers sustainable? Hmmm, short answer – no but the good news is they are working on it. Nordstrom, a luxury department store which currently has 150 locations in 40 states, has not always been known for sustainability, but their most recent long-term goals have changed that. As of 2020, these …
In one word, NO. Zara has actually been named the “true king of fast fashion” and of course, you know fast fashion brands produce large volumes of cheap clothing made from low quality materials. That said, Zara has made some commitment to become more sustainable. But there is no independent evidence that Zara does anything to …
I’m talking about Levi’s, a denim brand that’s nearly 170 years old with the single most recognizable garment of clothing in the world. But the big question… Is Levi’s Sustainable? Short answer, no. Longer answer, they’re working on it. I’ve been following this brand for a while. Sustainability is definitely not a new topic for …
OH MY! I have found something to help with my migraines. It’s called “OH MI-GRAINE”. CBD and hemp have been making its way into the beauty and health community in the past few years. VICI Wellness uses this trend to their advantage with their CBD patches, serums, and other products. It is a way to …
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 …