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Hemp’s dark history and a brighter future some Black farmers envision

Posted by Rose on 9th Feb 2021

Can Black farmers achieve economic justice through hemp? As a hemp clothing maker I'm excited, but challenges remain. Today, the hemp in Nikki’s Princess Top is grown and processed using m … read more

Travel tips that make sense on any journey

Posted by Rose on 3rd Feb 2021

Whether your travels are global or round the block, here are some ways to cut plastics out of your tripWhen I first traveled in the developing world, I found the amount of plastic trash shock … read more

How the used apparel trade is energizing artisan-made clothing in Africa

Posted by Rose on 24th Jan 2021

Artisanship arises in surprising ways; this Ghanaian photographer/stylist focuses his lens on upcycled fashion crafted from cast-offs The sprawling second-hand clothing markets in Africa are va … read more

Casual skirt shoppers make the Angled Skirt a bestseller

Posted by Rose on 13th Jan 2021

A sustainably made and versatile hemp skirt, it’s easy to wear and care for An Angled Skirt in Sapphire with a Princess Top and Tank Top in Natural plus boots is comfy indoors and … read more

Locally made clothing embodies the principles of sustainability

Posted by Rose on 7th Jan 2021

Here are five brilliant reasons to shop local. One of the more positive aspects of living through a pandemic has been the renewed focus on local business. It’s true that a lot of that focus has be … read more

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I blog about sustainable fashion, earth-friendly fibers like hemp and Tencel, capsule wardrobes, travel wear, and related subjects.