Grab your popcorn, folks—because the latest chapter in the epic showdown of the fast-fashion world has just dropped, and it’s nothing short of a blockbuster. Picture this: Shein and Temu, the dynamic duo of digital fashion, locked in a courtroom brawl more intense than any Marvel or Star Wars saga. It’s like watching Darth Vader …
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Thrift Bundles: Let Me Thrift for You. Or Style Your Thrifted Items
It’s about time! After years of watching Europe, especially fashion-forward France, make strides in sustainable fashion, Congress is finally jumping on the bandwagon. European leaders have been busy bees, rolling out legislation that nudges fashion brands towards greener practices and encourages consumers to shop more sustainably. Across the pond, such regulatory dreams have seemed far-fetched …
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Unraveling the Threads: The Dark Side of Fast Fashion Exposed in the Brandy Hellville Documentary Lexy Silverstein, Sustainable Fashion Advocate
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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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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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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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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