Journal
Transparency in the fashion industry
Consumers are becoming more conscious and genuinely interested in the sources and consequences of their purchases. This is also a reality in the fashion industry, and brand transparency is something that is gradually considered when making purchasing decisions.
What is slow fashion and how to join the movement?
In a world that has embraced consumerism, slow fashion is an alternative to the market, that carefully considers the processes and resources required to make clothing. This movement is an awareness and approach to fashion that focusses on timeless, high-quality designs, produced on a small or medium scale.
Which textile materials are more sustainable?
All this news about the climate crisis makes us want to make sustainable choices when buying clothes and prioritise sustainable textile materials. But what exactly are sustainable materials? That’s the million-dollar question! The truth is that determining a raw material’s sustainability isn’t a black-and-white matter. There’re a variety of factors to consider, including those we’re going to talk about here.
Clothing labels: To cut or not to cut them, that is the question
How many times have you felt a certain discomfort caused by some label? In some cases, the labels on our clothes sting or make us itch, and so the habit of cutting them has become very common. However, this could be a mistake, because when we cut this accessory, we are increasing the probability of the garment being damaged early.
Fast fashion: What it is, impacts, and alternatives
How many of us follow fashion trends and renew our wardrobe regularly? This happens because fast fashion has shaped us this way. A culture of producing and buying at each new season was created, shortening the product's life cycle, which is produced with less quality and is discarded more quickly. This is great for those who sell and those who buy, since the products also reach consumers in a more affordable way, but terrible on an environmental and social level.
