Sustainable Fashion, Part 1

So…what IS sustainable fashion?? 

This week I had the pleasure of attending a panel discussion at The Battery on this topic, and even the panelists admitted to googling it before taking the stage since the range of meaning is so vast! Key is focusing on one aspect slightly stronger than others. Do you value using locally sourced materials? What about proper working conditions for employees? Or a real craft maker’s hands constructing your garment? Supporting the foundation of real clothing construction over fast fashion? The demand for reusable or recycled materials? …The list goes ON and onnnnnn!

The panel really inspired me and challenged me to consider conscious shopping more than I was before!! 👍 Since there is SO much out there (and I collected SO many clothing items) I’ve decided to spread out the “do good” facts and shopping links over a few posts that will happen throughout November, this being the first. 😄😄 

Starting out with a more ‘classic’ ensemble of items, many of which are from Everlane, an SF based clothing line that lives by “radical transparency.” Also highlighting Cuyana, one of the panelist actually, that radiate the message of  “fewer, better things” anddd even a couple pairs of Adriano Goldschmied jeans, because surprise! Who knew, they are actually an environmentally friendly company!

1. Cuyana canvas and leather “overnight bag”
2. Everlane ivory, cashmere turtleneck
3. AG Jeans sun-bleached, patched and destroyed denim
4. Helpsy gold horizontal bar necklace
5. Toms black leather booties
6. Toms peach “belluve” sunglasses
7. Warby Parker clear glasses frames
8. Joshuvela canvas and leather dopp kit bag
9. Everlane black wool overcoat
10. Matt & Nat black leather “doctor” bag
11. Cuyana 100% Scottish cashmere, burgundy scarf
12. AG Jeans – “Ag-ed Vintage” label, patchwork denim
13. Everlane striped heavyweight, long sleeve tee
14. Everlane 100% Italian leather modern loafer
15. Toms matte black sunglasses
16. Cuyana gathered silk maroon shirtdress

If you like shopping (duh) and you also like being environmentally aware (hopefully duh) and more conscious about the quality of your purchases (hopefully duh again) than check back at the end of each week this month for more links to sustainably stock your wardrobe!!