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Sustainable fashion is no longer an obscure term, going from a fringe hippy movement to mainstream chic over the last several decades. It’s undoubtedly exciting to see a giant industry make strides towards more conscious practices, but with progress comes imperfection. As individuals, brands, and companies jump at the chance to fill sustainable fashion gaps, […]
“My culture is not a costume”– you’ve probably heard a version of this phrase before. In 2011, the University of Denver and University of Ohio launched a campaign raising awareness around cultural appropriation through costume. The poster series, “We’re a Culture, Not a Costume,” depicted different offensive outfits being worn by white individuals, next to […]
Can technology and ancient techniques coexist? While innovation has revolutionized our world, traditional practices have a real ability to do the same. Artisan textiles, in combination with modern technology, can create an unstoppable fashion industry for good. Artisan made clothing and textiles remind us to value our clothing, learn from the past, and genuinely connect […]
The term “gentrification” was first coined in the 1960s by Ruth Glass, a German-British sociologist and city planner, as he observed the changing working class neighborhoods around London. Although most often used to refer to physical displacement, gentrification takes many forms. For decades, fashion has been co-opting society’s lifestyles and making them more expensive. It’s […]
Ikat is one of the first heritage craft techniques that we worked with since our beginning. For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, the term ‘ikat’ refers to a process, verb; weaving technique and the completed fabric itself. It is a tie-and-resist-dye craft. If you’re curious and want to know more, get our […]
Sustainable, fair trade, and ethical goods are on the rise– which is wonderful and problematic all at once. Because there remains discrepancies between entities, companies, and countries as to what each of those terms means, greenwashing (and its equivalents) has plenty of room to grow. This best way to combat this? Information. Sustainable fashion definitions […]
As artisan made, eco-friendly, and sustainability became trending phrases in the conscious fashion sphere, it unbridled major discrepancies in the language used by the brands who want to be relevant and (falsely) market themselves as green. While we can recognise the $20 “organic cotton” shirt as false marketing, we have to ask ourselves how to […]
As the world continues to battle the climate crisis, many have brought to light how much of a negative impact travel can be. From the carbon footprint of air travel to the constant waste accumulated during trips, exploring the world can become extremely dangerous to the environment. However, there is a way to consciously plan […]
The difficulty with discussing what makes sustainable materials sustainable is that there is no set definition, legislation, or concrete set of guidelines for creating a sustainable material. This movement towards a better fashion industry was born out of a desire to keep people safe and combat the depletion of our earth’s precious resources. Sustainable fashion […]
With the rise of more sustainable materials comes new terms, processes, and materials which can cause great confusion if not explained well. The word “sustainability,” in regards to consumer goods, garners constant criticism from those who point out how undefined and vague the term is. Without clear guidelines, definitions, and information, this movement towards a […]
After a shocking win in 2016, the 45th president has caused anger in many U.S. citizens and excitement in some others. Because of this controversy, the current presidential race is more crowded than ever with more than 15 U.S. presidential candidates running to take over the position in the White House. To combat overwhelm among […]
Sustainable travel is ingrained in our philosophy and design processes, but so is being conscious of the impact we have on the planet. We learn about different cultures and experience phenomenal sights, but oftentimes, it comes at a price. Tourism has a vast number of issues, from environmental to cultural. With disconcerting exploitation of humans […]
