News

If you walk down 5th avenue in New York City, you’ll be greeted by dozens of storefronts. From Zara and Mango to H&M and Forever21, these retailers seem to have a new window display every other week. The clothing on their racks are constantly changing week after week, which is one reason these fashion brands are considered to be “fast fashion.” Everything moves quickly in the garment supply chain with new clothes and new styles filling their stores in abundance.     But how do they manage to manufacture everything so fast? First of all, quantity outweighs quality. They use...

By now, you’ve probably heard about how important it is to buy sustainable fashion and the importance of sustainability in general. Even though sustainability has just become more mainstream in recent years, there’s always been a need for ethical clothing that prioritizes garment workers and quality content. According to the UN Environment Program, “the fashion industry is the second-biggest consumer of water and is responsible for 8 - 10% of global carbon emissions.     Fast-fashion, on the other hand, which typically does not consist of sustainable clothing, can be harmful to the environment and to the people creating the...

If you live on the East coast like we do at idPearl — our fashion boutique in New York — then you’ve probably noticed the trees are turning cherry blossom pink and Central Park is filled with people. Spring is officially here and summer isn’t too far behind. People are excited to wear sleeveless clothing and mini dresses. As we enter another season and change our closets from heavy sweaters to linen tops, our closets will be a lot lighter and easier to sift through.     You might be thinking of buying a new wardrobe to welcome the new...

  People don’t just become independent fashion designers overnight. Many have spent years trying to build a brand founded on their core principles, which include caring for the environment and their workers. Unlike fast fashion brands, independent fashion clothing lines value quality over quantity. Instead of churning out a thousand pieces per month, they might design just 1,000 pieces per year.     Creating clothing with intention and mindfulness is rewarding, but getting your foot in the fashion industry takes time. Like any startup company, emerging designers need to make a name for themselves and prove their designs are unique....

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...