Stella McCartney is known for her commitment to animal-friendly, sustainable fashion. The designer, who is a vegan herself, has always paved the way by including the latest in sustainable, non-animal substitutes when it comes to the materials used in her designs. In a climate that is shifting more and more toward ethical fashion, McCartney has certainly been at the forefront…
Fashion influencers are obviously known for their sense of style. In particular, when most people think of influencers, they typically think of the impressive array of outfits we see them in from post to post. In fact, most will say that perhaps the most impressive detail of the influencer lifestyle is that many in the field don’t seem to be…
Anyone who’s been paying attention to fashion recently knows that the industry has been making many strides toward sustainability. Whether it’s SZA’s sustainability-focused collaboration with Champion, or Greenpeace’s latest report on just how well many well-known brands are keeping their commitments to environmentally friendly practices; “sustainable” is a word on the minds of many fashion conscious people. When it comes…
In recent news, many luxury labels have been questioned as to the ethics behind many of their supply chain practices. Particularly in regards to waste and sustainability. Brands such as Burberry and Louis Vuitton have in fact come under criticism for reportedly destroying unsold items; often as a means of keeping up prices and the exclusivity of their labels. However,…
Anyone who’s paid attention to the fashion world as of late knows that sustainability is a hot topic. This year, Copenhagen’s Fashion Summit was based around the concept and brands like Adidas, Nike, and Burberry have been cited as having made new commitments to seek more ethical practices within their supply chain. In recent news when comes to sustainability, SZA…
The brand Allbirds is known as having among the most comfortable shoes. The brand is known for its main two silhouettes so far – the sneaker / “runner” and the loafer / “loungers.” However, the brand has recently announced its newest creation- “Sugar Zeffers” – which is essentially their own take on classic flip-flops. The shoes come off as rather…
When it comes to fashion, it often falls to the most influential figures in the industry to incite any sort of widescale trend or change. One of the more recent, and much needed, trends to gain some prominence in the world of fashion is that of ethical brands. In particular, ethical manufacturing and business practices when it comes to sustainability.…
Los Angeles based-brand Reformation has long held a special place in the heart of many fashionistas. Its vintage-inspired glamour coupled with its ethical methods of production have essentially made it a household name here in the US. Their dresses have been spotted on the likes of Rihanna and Taylor Swift. Founded in 2009, Reformation insists on making sure their production…
Since leaving the New York scene about 15 years ago, Sebastian Pons has essentially kept a low-key presence in the fashion world. Having launched his namesake brand in 2003, Pons is known as somewhat of a fashion rebel. Much as the likes of Alexander McQueen and Miguel Adrover, whom Pons worked with prior to launching his own brand. However, having…
