Sana Rezwan is an Indian fashion powerhouse. She, and her financier husband Nihar Sait, have singlehandedly carved out a market in the west for traditional designs from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh with their e-commerce destination Indelust. She’s also a firm believer that her business should honor its artisans with ethics. I caught up with her on the cusp …
Part of my job as an ethical fashion writer is to keep tabs on cool brands. Some of them reach out to me, some I discover through collaborations with ethical bloggers, and others I find through my own research. I’m going to share a few labels and designers with you each month in this new series. If …
A capsule wardrobe is a collection of high-quality, staple pieces that can be mixed and matched with the goal of creating an streamlined wardrobe. Done right, it can save time, money, space, and resources without compromising your commitment to effortless chic. Over time the interpretation of a capsule collection has changed. Some of fashion’s cognoscenti …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lately, I’ve been working on getting rid of all the fast fashion in my wardrobe and gradually replacing it with fewer, quality investments. In the process, I’ve become enamoured with capsule collections and minimal brands that don’t skimp on style. But I can’t seem to kick my J.Crew habit. Ethical fashion is usually quite expensive. But I’m …
Jacalyn Beales tells us about eco-beauty, why it’s pricier, and shares some of her favorite brands.
Your 2017 winter coat is coming down the runway right now! That promise didn’t do much for you, right? That’s because our shopping expectations have changed. It’s a time of instant gratification. Or, let’s call it Instagratification to be topical. Nowadays, it’s easy to scroll through Instagram and click-to-buy something because a brand or blogger …
India flies under fashion’s radar. On a recent trip, I examined what’s really going on there when it comes to ethical fashion. It took me a while to recover from my recent trip to India. I was definitely suffering from sensory overload: a non-scientific disorder common among westerners who are thrown into a culture at …