The Slow Fashion Spot

11/09/2020

This recently opened back up in West London. It’s a gem. The styling of the floor mannequins is always inspiring and they frequently have a wide range of great pieces in a wide range of sizes. You’ll find menswear and womenswear (including a designer rack), as well as shoes and accessories, and a well presented display of interiors (porcelain, vases, etc.) towards the back of the shop. My top pick for charity shops in Chiswick: Royal Trinity Hospice Charity Shop.

11/09/2020

What not to do when starting your new slow fashion journey: throw away all your old stuff. A lot of people think you’ve gotta go cold turkey, when in fact...building a more sustainable closet should be a journey. And a fun one. I’ve got my fair share of old tops and dresses from fast fashion brands. I take care of them, repair them, and think of them when deciding if an item I’m about to buy will fit in with my current wardrobe. This dress was purchased using a gift card a family member bought to a shop I wouldn’t normally visit myself. It’s versatile, colorful, and I feel like myself in it. Create a checklist for yourself when it comes to buying new garments, and aim to tick the boxes each time.

09/09/2020

I read an article years ago by a Swedish professor that toiled over the question of whether or not we could see fashion as art. While the answer was complicated, he argued that in seeing fashion and particular garments as something we admire as we would a painting or a sculpture, instead of something we simply buy or consume, we may be able to reduce the industry’s massive environmental impact. It’s stuck with me since then, and actually been a thought I dwell on when questioning whether or not to buy a garment. Can I simply appreciate it as a beautiful design instead? If you’re starting your journey into building a more sustainable wardrobe, perhaps asking yourself that same question will prove helpful. Having my wardrobe on display in my bedroom feels a bit like hanging a tapestry or a painting. Since I’ve curated it carefully, each tells a story I enjoy recalling when I glance that way. And to quote the hokey pokey, cuz it’s in my head approx 3/7 days a week...”that’s what it’s all about”.

22/04/2018

Initially drawn to this corner of Copenhagen by the highly buzzed about , I was immediately drawn to some garments hanging outside a boutique around the corner. That boutique happened to be a sustainable fashion gem, . This beautiful store offers something for the whole family, carrying go-to brands like and as well as .se, and 👖👘 Not in the area anytime soon? Lucky for you they’ve also got a digital space worth browsing through 👩🏼‍💻
To find this , follow the geotag above 🔍 @ Res Res

07/04/2018

Wanting to create a more ethical wardrobe but don’t know where to start? Here’s some tips for brands and platforms to explore in the digital realm.

Ethical Fashion Brands and Platforms for Mom March 30, 2018 Building a brand from the bottom up has taught us a considerable amount about the ins and outs of the fashion industry–from fabric sourcing to equipping a production site and even navigating the traditional world of seasonal markets. It.....

24/03/2018

Building a more eco-friendly wardrobe? Here's your Fabric 101 guide!

No. 1 will surprise you, guaranteed.

27/01/2018

It takes just four days for a CEO from one of the top five global fashion brands to earn what a Bangladeshi garment worker will earn in her lifetime, according to a new Oxfam report released this week.

The fashion industry has made some of the richest men on the planet, while relying on some of the world’s lowest-paid workers, around 80% of whom are women. Anju, one woman described in Oxfam’s report, makes just over $900 a year sewing clothes in Bangladesh. She often works 12 hour days, and has to skip meals because she doesn’t have the money to eat.

“The billionaire boom is not a sign of a thriving economy but a symptom of a failing economic system. The people who make our clothes, assemble our phones and grow our food are being exploited to ensure a steady supply of cheap goods, and swell the profits of corporations and billionaire investors.”

Read more via Quartz...
https://qz.com/1186813/top-fashion-ceos-earn-a-garment-workers-lifetime-pay-in-just-four-days-oxfam-says

27/01/2018

"At this stage, it seems that while faux fur is cruelty-free, it’s not eco-friendly and can still cause harm to marine life, fashion workers, and the environment."

Sure, acrylic isn’t sourced from animals. That doesn’t quite make it cruelty-free though

02/01/2018

Sustainable fashion piece of the day: this baby Alpaca beauty by Laura Siegel featured on Almasanta.

The Embossed intarsia dress from the firm Laura Siegel is a sleeveless turtleneck dress made from soft baby alpaca. It features a graphic pattern with an embossed effect, and an asymmetrical fringe detail. Sizing XS/S and M/L.

02/01/2018

A handy and attractive guide to the best vintage shopping in LA!

Buying vintage or thrifted clothing and home goods is a great sustainable practice because these items already exist, meaning that there isn’t any new energy consumption or environmental impact like there is when purchasing something new. In fact, by buying or repurposing existing pieces, you can ...

02/01/2018

What’s your New Year’s resolution?

Why not make this year all about your wardrobe, committing to buy less, buy better and love your clothes for longer? Check out our latest fanzine LOVED CLOTHES LAST and start the year with an inspiring read... discover ways to shop more thoughtfully (or how to avoid buying new clothes altogether), learn how to care for and repair your clothes, and find out how to recycle them more responsibly.
www.fashionrevolution.org/fanzine2

Want a creative challenge? You could pledge not to buy new clothes this year, and update your wardrobe with secondhand, vintage, DIY or by hosting swapping parties with your friends. Not sure where to start? Check out our challenge to discover 8 alternatives to buying new clothes.
www.fashionrevolution.org/haulternative

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28/12/2017

We're not ashamed to admit we've been glued to our TV screens this year;