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Madeleine Vionnet: timeless classic lines

Posted by Rose on 21st Jul 2016

Long before women’s natural clothing was even a concept, this French designer upended fashion with her celebration of the natural human form. Madeleine Vionnet: If the name doesn’t ring a be … read more

Inspiration from China's Loess Plateau

Posted by Rose on 29th Jun 2016

A turn toward eco friendly practices can heal us and the earth faster than we might imagine. A man carries grass in a place that was once rich in natural resources was exploited and then revi … read more

Clothing as Art, not Stuff

Posted by Rose on 14th Jun 2016

Ethical clothing embraces many of the qualities found in folk styles and traditional garments As a sustainable clothing maker, I’m often inspired by traditional dress. Though the term “slow fashio … read more

Style vs. Fashion

Posted by Rose on 1st Jun 2016

This ethical clothing maker examines the difference between the two terms that are often used interchangeably There's been a lot of ink spilled debating the differences between the the term … read more

Sustainability: It's Complicated…and Simple

Posted by Rose on 13th May 2016

Where sustainable clothing is concerned, shopping local can help.Sympatico’s Trapeze Tunic is made using sustainable hemp and Tencel. Getting to a genuine definition of just what is sustain … 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.