I now consider myself an ethical fashion understudy. I’ve been delving into the community, getting a pulse on who the prominent voices are (read: here here and here) and connecting the dots between ethical designers and their retailing strategies. I also got around to watching True Cost documentary this weekend. It was produced by a mish-mash …
In honor of my recent ethical fashion treatise and new creative direction, I’m starting weekly briefings on The Peahen to cover the status of ethical fashion. Each week you’ll get a pulse on new brands, opinions and influencers creating social change in the industry. Before I start briefings about the obscure and artisan retailers commanding …
I’ve been experiencing intense fashion burnout. My official breaking point was Dior’s soiree on the French Riviera to celebrate its 2016 Cruise collection. I fully acknowledge the coolness of a runway show in a lavish bubble house – but the hoopla and celebrity of the industry have officially driven me mad. The reason I haven’t …
Most people I encounter and tell about The Peahen ask what stores and brands I wear. Naturally, if I chat about my style cred, my followers want me to back it up. I’ve heard you’re inquisitive about where I’m shopping and how it fits into my personal style aesthetic – every gal’s got one, we’re …
The market for fashion bloggers is notoriously oversaturated. Perhaps the fashion set was over-bombarded by selfies of devotees in $10,000 dresses? For me, this is good news. Fashion of substance is making a resurgence. Ethical fashion has been around since we started going green, but it never caught on en masse. The most exciting shift …
A few weeks back I started prepping for a trip to Charleston with my recently acquired knack for scouring blogs for locavore restaurants and design havens. After a half-day descent into a Charleston click hole and an overly ambitious restaurant list, my research led me to a style gem – Ibu Movement. I was intrigued …
Each Sunday I’ll curate my style discoveries from the week. Come by for new names in ethical fashion, seasonal themes and worthy trends. This week I’m headed to Charleston for a mom/daughter getaway. I’m preparing with prep. If you’re headed to a city in the south or just want to channel easy-going style, you’ll need …