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 …
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 …
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 …
Fast Fashion’s Toxic Secret: Are Your Clothes Poisoning You? Imagine slipping into your favorite sports bra or cozy socks, only to realize they’re laced with a chemical that could harm your health. This isn’t a dystopian scenario; it’s a reality
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 …
Is the Gentrification of Thrifting Bad? There’s a big debate these days about whether or not the popularity or “gentrification” of thrifting is bad. Many people on social media and even in the media have three basic criticisms for influencers who are thrifting: Thrifters Can Be Shamed If They Are Not Low-Income “With an increase …
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They’re putting in the effort, no doubt, but there’s MUCH room for improvement. So short answer – no! But let me dive into the important details. How Uniqlo Started? Uniqlo was founded in 1949 in Hiroshima, Japan, and in recent years has evolved into a global brand. The company is renowned for its commitment to high-quality, …
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The fabric of the future could be created in a lab, made to disintegrate faster without leaching dangerous chemicals into the earth as it breaks down. A small but growing group of innovators are trying to stop the wastefulness and pollution right at the source, by developing a new way to produce fabric. Making material, …
What is COS? COS is an abbreviation for “Collection of Style” and is an extension brand to H&M. It opened its doors in 2007 and since then has over 167 locations. This brand offers sleek minimal clothing for a lower price. Is COS Sustainable? COS has branded itself as the minimalistic sustainable brand of H&M, …
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 …