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Sustainable fashion must consider the environmental cost of laundering

Posted by Rose on 31st Jul 2020

Some of clothing’s biggest negative environmental impacts happen long after it's sold. New research at the University of York in England has shed light on why our armpits get funky. For years scie … read more

Sustainable fashion shoppers: nine terms you need to know

Posted by Rose on 1st Jul 2020

A working vocabulary for concerned consumers who shop for eco-fashions As I’ve blogged about before, digging into just how environmentally friendly and sustainable certain fibers and fashions ar … read more

Is sustainable fashion too expensive?

Posted by Rose on 18th Jun 2020

For the ethical clothing shopper, the real cost of fast fashion is part of the calculation. A comment I sometimes hear is, “Nice clothes, but they're too expensive for my budget.” I completely g … read more

Pockets are paramount for this sustainable clothing brand

Posted by Rose on 11th Jun 2020

A look at pockets through the ages reveals how they’ve determined who gets access to the tools that confer power My favorite podcast these days delves into the meaning of clothing and fashion in w … read more

Home-office hits: A hemp skirt, Tencel pants & go-anywhere Trapeze Top

Posted by Rose on 1st Jun 2020

Women’s casual outfits in sustainable hemp and Tencel offer natural grace wherever your work takes you. The Swallowtail Top over Stovepipe Pants makes a calm, collected outfit that … 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.