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STOP! Don’t throw away your worn-out socks and underwear. Do this instead

January 10, 2021

We all have those socks or that pair of underwear that’s just past its expiry date. Eventually you give up and throw it in the garbage, right? Well, thanks to Andrea Harney, founder of Basic Revolution, there’s a better way. You can send in those old, unwearable items for recycling right as you receive your...Read More

Sustainable brands, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable lifestyle, Zero waste living

Want to support a small sustainable business? This ultra-quick step will make the world of a difference

December 16, 2020

Post inspired by @notthetypicalnerd and @bloomersandfrocks With the pandemic, a lot of people’s attention has been brought to the fact that small businesses really need our help. They’re the heartbeat of our communities and will contribute to the cultural vibrancy of our neighbourhoods much more than giants like Amazon ever will. But did you know...Read More

Sustainable brands, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable lifestyle, Zero waste living

The ultimate eco-friendly gift guide for 2020

November 5, 2020

Well, it’s November, and in that means seeing Christmas decorations immediately after Halloween and planning your Christmas shopping, hopefully in a way that uplifts the local economy and doesn’t harm the environment. SO I thought I’d put together an eco-friendly holiday guide to give you some inspiration. Below are 11 eco-friendly ideas for you to...Read More

Sustainable brands, Sustainable lifestyle, Zero waste living

Next-level sustainability: Five fun products you didn’t know existed

October 20, 2020

With every crisis comes opportunity, and the climate crisis is no exception. I love coming across fun ways that companies have come up with to tackle the environmental issue in the fashion industry. Here are my top five so far, in no particular order: 1. Business cards made out of T-shirt offcuts (Moo) Moo.com is...Read More

Just for fun, Sustainable brands, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable lifestyle

How to tell if a brand is really “sustainable”

August 11, 2020

The pandemic has made many people slow down & ask themselves some tough questions. Many are taking the time to reevaluate their shopping habits and vowing to do better to uplift the local economy and protect the environment. But when it comes to clothes, many are skeptical at sustainability claims put forward by companies –...Read More

Greenwashing, Sustainable brands, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable lifestyle

Turning discarded jewelry into fashion treasures: Interview with Luz Barbosa, founder of upcycled jewelry brand Stella Lucchi

May 30, 2020

You know the broken, tarnished pieces of jewelry that you’ve had lying around for ages? Or the costume jewelry you bought for that one occasion and don’t really wear anymore? Luz Barbosa would put them to good use. What started out as a hobby became Stella Lucchi, an upcycled jewelry brand based in New York...Read More

New York, Sustainable brands, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable jewelry, Sustainable lifestyle, Zero waste living

For the love of vintage: Interview with Brenda Dennison, founder of BMUSE online vintage boutique

May 8, 2020

Want to be featured on TheStoryofClothes.com? Fill out the Founder Interview Application form here. For this week’s blog post I interviewed Brenda Dennison, founder and bossbabe behind BMUSE, an online vintage women’s fashion boutique based in London, England. BMUSE specializes in slow fashion and offers reclaimed vintage pieces for the modern fashionista. I caught up...Read More

London, Sustainable brands, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable lifestyle

Keeping high-quality fabrics out of landfills: Interview with Maya Bergeron-Robitaille, founder and designer at uni design

March 20, 2020

Montreal designer Maya Bergeron-Robitaille shares what it's like to work exclusively with upcycled fabrics and why she decided to create a unisex clothing line.Read More

Body positivity, Sustainable brands, Sustainable fabrics, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable lifestyle, Zero waste living

Consumer choices at the heart of making jewelry more sustainable: Interview with Fine & Flux Jewelry founder Dominique Nicholson

March 15, 2020

Fine & Flux Jewelry founder Dominique Nicholson reveals why gold-plated jewelry isn’t environmentally-friendly and how a change in consumer mentality can make the jewelry industry more sustainable.Read More

Sustainable brands, Sustainable fashion, Sustainable lifestyle, Zero waste living