Tag: eco fashion
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A Year of Wardrobe Resolutions
Before I jump into my 2016 resolutions, I want to do a small recap of this year’s highlights. There are two biggies worth mentioning. This year I converted The Peahen. I’m now focusing solely on ethical fashion. Why? Because fashion can be smart. Because fashion can be a powerful force for social justice. Instead of…
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The Leather Label: What’s Ethical and What’s BS?
Choosing leather ethically can be tricky. I’ve deciphered some of the popular options and brands to help you cut through the marketing and get to the truth. I learned these lessons first-hand when my mom asked for my birthday wish-list, and kindly obliged to my request for an ethical, faux leather handbag. After some research,…
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FAR & WIDE COLLECTIVE: An EcoCult Interview With a Pioneering Ethical Brand
A Guest Post by Alden Wicker, a sustainable living devotee and founder and editor of EcoCult.com, a site about all things green in NYC and beyond, including fashion, beauty, food, home design and fun. You should check it out, just sayin’. In my last story, I told you about other counties killing it at ethical…
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USA TAKE NOTE: THESE COUNTRIES KILL IT AT ETHICAL FASHION
I’ve been keeping tabs on ethical fashion designers lately in attempt to build out my shop ethical fashion page. When I was hunting online, I noticed a trend. Distinct aesthetic looks and manufacturing practices have evolved across regions. In the traditional fashion realm you can count on the Americans to sport mesh, without the sport;…
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Ethical Briefing: An Anthropologie Audit
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…
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An Ethical Fashion Treatise
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…