Jun 29

Jun 29 An Ever Growing List of Ethical Lingerie Retailers

A few weeks ago I shared about the one time I shopped at Victoria's Secret and the subsequent guilt I felt as an ethical fashion advocate and simultaneous relief I felt as a consumer upon finding a bra that fit the way I wanted it to. After sharing my story and hearing the (many) responses echoing my feelings, I was a bit saddened by the lack of availability of ethically made lingerie. It's one of the most basic garments, but for many different reasons, finding ethically made bras and lingerie is a struggle for SO many ladies out there (myself included).

Deep down, I know that a list can't solve all of our problems, (you'll be hard-pressed to convince me that they can't help ;) but I thought that curating my own resource of brands who are, in fact, making ethical and sustainable lingerie, would make the search at least a bit less daunting.

Jun 26

Jun 26 MATTER Prints || Slow Sustainability

Olivia Youngs

Slow Fashion

By now, you're probably no stranger to MATTER Prints. Their beautiful pieces have made a few appearances on SL&Co, as well as many of my favorite fellow slow fashion blogs across the blogosphere. But, although these posts are thus far sponsored by MATTER, I assure that the hype surrounding this Singapore-based brand is all true. As I've worked with the brand on several blog posts, reviewed their pieces, and used them in real life (often — my MATTER pieces are some of the most worn and loved in my closet), I never cease to be inspired by their commitment to doing things in a truly slow, ethical, innovative, and creative way.

Jun 21

Jun 21 Dear Slow Fashion || 7 Things I've Learned In A Year Of Ethical Shopping

Olivia Youngs

Slow Fashion

Dear ethical fashion movement (slow fashion movement, fashion revolution, whatever you'd like to call yourself),

This is for you.

I've been "a part of you" for an entire year now. 365 days of shopping ethically (or not shopping at all). In that short amount of time, I've gone from overwhelmed consumer to passionate advocate to frustrated influencer to "veteran" participant. I began my journey understanding almost nothing about ethical fashion, only that I hoped it was "real" and that it could make a true difference in my life and the lives of the people making my clothes.

Jun 19

Jun 19 Sololu || Seasonless Travel-Wear For The Woman On the Go

Olivia Youngs

Slow Fashion

As a frequent traveler, Rosanne Hertogh noticed a marked gap in the ethical clothing market for clothes that were well made and versatile enough to travel the globe, transitioning from season to season with her. So, the other amazing women entrepreneurs I've had the honor of interviewing, she decided to do something about it. Roseanne founded Sololu (formerly called WANDERWELL) with the vision of empowering women to feel confident and beautiful while they travel, in clothes that they could effortlessly pair together regardless of the season or country.

Jun 12

Jun 12 Mahisi || Artisan Made With a Statement

Olivia Youngs

Slow Fashion

A quick scan through my closet makes it pretty apparent that I'm drawn primarily to neutrals and solids. As "boring" as a closet full of neutrals can seem, one of my favorite ways to spice things up is to add interesting prints in the form of accessories. One of my new-ish wardrobe related goals for this year is to add more pattern to the pieces in my closet and to the accessories I use — because as much as I would love black, grey, and striped everything, sometimes I crave a little bit of color.

The first thing that drew me to Mahisi was, of course, their gorgeous prints. I typically stick to classic designs when it comes to my handbags (like in my ever-faithful ENAT tote) but I couldn't help imagining all of the incredible ways their boho prints would mesh with the neutrals in my closet.

Jun 10

Jun 10 8 Ethical Marketplaces Supporting Artisans Around The World

Olivia Youngs

Slow Fashion, Simple Home, lists

More often than not, when we're on the hunt for something new, be it a gift, an item for our home, or a piece of clothing, we turn to the places we are most familiar with. I tend to shop from the same ethical retailers over and over because they've earned my trust and there's a predictability about repeated positive experiences. However, like I mentioned in this week's post featuring Seek Wander Share, I think there is also value in branching out from the norm, and supporting brands whose global impact is the main focus of their existence.