The easiest way to reduce textile waste

Savers Global Thrift recently got in touch with me and asked if I would help get the word out about the easiest way to reduce textile waste. As a thrift and charity shop loving refashionista I am most …

Where to shop for ethical brands

Trying to buy new, ethically and sustainably produced gear that won’t drain your bank account is a definite challenge. My first choice for ethical eco-friendly shopping is, of course, to buy from thrift and charity …

If Unethical Clothing Tags Were Honest

The Canadian Fair Trade Network (CFTN) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to advance awareness and support for fair trade in Canada. The CFTN recently commissioned creative agency ReThink Canada with the task of …

The Devil’s Advocate of Unethical Fashion

I’ve been receiving a huge variety of comments, messages and e-mails on my (un)ethical fashion posts and as loads of the less than complimentary responses contain the same basic theme I thought it might be wise to tackle it …

Is thrifting really ethical?

With the wealth of information and resources readily available online combined with frequent media reports about unethically produced fashion there is absolutely zero excuse to continue supporting ridiculously cheap brands and yet these unethical companies continue …

How to make money in the fashion industry

Conscious lifestyle blogger Kristen Leotsakou shares her absolutely fantastic (& oh-so-sarcastic) honest look at how to make money in the fast fashion industry: B R I L L I A N T ! Disclaimer: I am …

Why do celebs support unethical fast fashion?

Do you think Katy Perry was paid less than a living wage to pose for these ‪fast fashion‬ ads? How the hell do people think a sequin embellished t-shirt can possibly be sold for 9.99 or …

The True Cost of a Shirt

The below info graphic breaking down the costs behind a $14 shirt is from 2011. Does $0.12 for the labour and work that went into making it seem adequate to you? What do you suppose …

Made in Bangladesh – a look behind the label

You wouldn’t agree to work 7 days a week for $38 a month so why do you continue supporting the fast fashion companies and brands that force their employees to accept a payment far below …