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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

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

What is slow fashion anyway?

Posted by Rose on 25th Feb 2020

Our language tilts towards treating the word “slow” as a negative — something to be avoided or fixed. Think, for instance, of the term “slow-witted.” But there’s another sense of the word that has … read more

Slow-fashion smarts: Maintain, mend, overdye, refashion, reuse, recycle

Posted by Rose on 21st Aug 2019

How can sustainable clothing benefit the environment? Extending the useful life of clothes and even repurposing their fibers can make a serious dent in clothing’s environmental impact. A custom … read more

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