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 …
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, …
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 …
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; …
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 …