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eco-fashion

Not Your Basic White T-Shirt: Organic Basics SilverTech Tee Regulates Body Temperature & Reduces Laundry

Organic Basics always delivers on stylish and functional sustainable undergarments. In addition to a commitment to transparent and environmentally friendly practices, the brand encourages consumers to be more conscious of buying habits and to prioritize quality over quantity. I admire Organic Basics not only for their clothing, but also for the innovative design methods and initiatives that help progress sustainable fashion.

In Pursuit Of: Petite-Friendly, Sustainable Summer Jackets

One thing that I struggle with in dressing for the summer isn’t knowing what to wear per say, but finding office-appropriate clothes that’s also weather-appropriate. I work in a corporate office in downtown D.C. and while summers can be furiously hot and humid, dressing for office-life means layering so that I’m cool enough on my commute to and from the office, yet warm enough to survive a full day in the heavily-A.C.’d…

of interest: plastic-eating mutant enzymes & owning a share of an ethical retailer

“Of interest” stories about the discovery of bacteria that can break down plastic bottles within days, new green beauty product releases, the opportunity to own a share of the ethical beauty and lifestyle shop Petit Vour, a “buy in bulk” option at Meow Meow Tweet, the discontinuation of Kjaer Weis mascara, and a Fair Trade denim line from Madewell.…

A Case for Eco-Fashion for Petites

There is no doubt the sustainable, eco-fashion scene has grown tremendously in recent years. Consumers are becoming more interested in and thoughtful about the clothes they wear and the missions and manufacturing practices behind the brands.

While I’ve written much about sustainable, ethical, and eco-fashion and interviewed many innovators in this sector in a past life, admittedly my real-life closet doesn’t really reflect that knowledge.…