Author: Kasi
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MiaDonna is Creating the Era of the Ethical Diamond
The diamond industry is still rife with conflict but Anna-Mieke Anderson is rewriting that story. She chats with The Peahen about lab-grown stones, ethics, and the state of modern weddings.
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What We’re Into This Week: News in Nerdy Fashion
Everything Kasi & Scout are reading, listening to and watching in the world of ethics, fashion and sustainability. Plus some good LOLs.
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Leather in Warm Weather: Styling Austin’s Hottest Sustainable Brand
How to wear leather in the dog days of summer. I styled a fab pair of pants by SixChel, Austin’s newest sustainable brand.
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City Guide: Sustainable Fashion in Scandinavia
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m on a break. Last month, I told myself that I needed to hit pause on my writing for a hot minute to clear my head and make brain space to launch my styling business. Right now it lives in the la la land of Google docs and I’m finally ready to bring it to…
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Ethical Spring Picks: Whisked Away By A Colorway
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There’s nothing novel about pastel clothes, especially for spring. But to me, they’re like a dark chocolate bar that costs more than dinner at Whole Foods. They pack punch and interest, with no guilt after [Okay, I’m not talking about days when I devour the whole bar or opt for a head-to-toe egg blue look.…
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Fashion Manufacturing for a Better Tomorrow: A SxSW Guide
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This Saturday, I’ll be at SxSW talking to brands, manufactures, curious consumers, and pretty much anyone with ears and a curious soul about sustainable manufacturing in the fashion industry. This industry varies so much from high fashion on the runway to even a gothic clothing store outlet; that’s part of its charm. But we need…
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East Austin Edge: The Coolest White Shirt & Vintage in Town
GRAMMAR created the perfect collection of organic cotton button downs. I edged mine up with finds from my favorite vintage shops and showed it off on Austin’s hip east side.