News — Sustainability

As Easter is upon us in a couple of weeks, we’re taking a cue from this joyous holiday’s color palette, which consists of beautiful . Just in time for Spring, these light colors range from pink, purple, green, yellow, and blue. Pastel, which is defined as a soft and delicate shade of color, is airy and bright like the warm weather during this time of year. As we push back our dark-colored clothes worn in the winter to the back of our closet, we happily welcome uplifting clothes to brighten up our wardrobe and mood.     Wearing and decorating...

Since 1973, when the first Paris Fashion Week took place, the show has been known for its haute couture and elegance. Like New York, Paris is considered to be one of the biggest fashion cities in the world. People come from all over the globe to see the Paris fashion shows that will identify what’s going to be in style that upcoming season. While New York Fashion Week is considered to be more about American trends, PFW is more about Parisian traditional couture. As Paris Fashion Week came to a close this week, we’re reflecting on the runway shows that...

Some family members leave behind heirlooms that are jewelry, pocket watches, or even antique furniture. Anything that has sentimental value or monetary value (or both!) can be passed down from generation to generation and be considered an heirloom. Even if you don't have a family member that gives you an heirloom, you can buy one from a thrift shop or vintage store. By definition, an heirloom is "a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations." This means that an old family-owned item bought at a store is still considered to be an heirloom — even though...

With a new year, comes a new responsibility for fashion designers and consumers to incorporate sustainability into their everyday life. As many people know, sustainable fashion is better for the environment. But did you know that it can actually be super trendy, too?  Thankfully, the fashion industry has been adopting more sustainable materials and manufacturing in recent years. But fast fashion overproduction is still at an all-time high and the environment is suffering because of it. For example, 60% of fashion materials are made from plastic and so much of it is dumped in landfills every year. Plus, workers in...

There's no better time than now to shop from independent fashion designers and small business owners. As the holidays are fast approaching, we're reminded of how important it is to root for workers who are going against the grain and curating slow fashion collections that encompass sustainability and craftsmanship. Indie fashion brands reduce the consumption and waste of materials, which in turn is better for the environment. Fast fashion, on the other hand, is considered to be wasteful for the environment. These cheap and disposable garments don't take the environment or labor conditions into consideration. Instead, buying from independent fashion...