I remember being on the New York subway a couple of years ago and noticing more than a few ads for a new wool sneaker company. Wool? Isn’t that too hot, especially for a sports shoe? The company was clearly confident in their product, and for months the ads were plastered at nearly every station. …
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A Review of The Goods Rothy’s has been advertising like crazy, nearly everyone knows about the brand making shoes from plastic water bottles. While it’s definitely a cute niche, we wondered how these shoes would hold up to wear, and well, if we could actually wear a shoe made of plastic all day. We were …
Within minutes of visiting the Wolven website we were totally hooked on the mission and designs. There are colors, prints, and more cuts than a girl could ask for. But could a legging made from plastic bottles actually feel good? Could Wolven yoga gear hold up? The Goods We tried out a men’s and a …
There are a lot of reviews of The RealReal on the web, either astoundingly positive or negative, without much in between. There are stories of $4,000 fake bags and stories of people making all their income off of commissions, but very little info about the actual process of buying and selling on this innovative platform. …
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Following their 2016 launch, Rothy’s eco-friendly shoes quickly gained popularity in large U.S. cities. In New York and Rothy’s hometown of San Francisco, women need breathable, cleanable business shoes that can stand up to miles and miles of walking. Though shoes made from plastic bottles sounds a little uncomfortable, we decided to give them a try. There …
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At first glance, hemp and linen appear to be nearly the same. They both become softer with each wash. They’re both breathable fabrics with antibacterial properties. In fact, you need a microscope to see the difference between the two. With the fashion industry under fire for their environmental practices, clothing manufacturers around the globe are …
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Last updated February 2, 2022 Many of us are taking advantage of the opportunity to wear lounge and active wear while working from home. As a result, sales of luxury stay at home workout gear has surged. While lounging around in our own leggings, we started wondering… how eco friendly is active wear? Unfortunately, the …
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Women’s History Month is a great time to take stock of what we’re supporting with our dollars. A quick look in your closet, cosmetics drawer, or pantry will confirm what a lot of us fear – most of the businesses from which we buy, eco-conscious or otherwise, are not owned or led by women. But …
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Last updated June 2, 2021 Organic cotton has been increasing in popularity, and hemp is starting to make fashion industry waves as well, but have you heard of Tencel fabric? Neither had we, until we reconnected with Emily Phillips. Though Phillips began her fashion industry career at Seventeen Magazine, family life brought her to Nashville. …
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Last updated: May 10, 2021 Whether Stella McCartney originally garnered attention because of her famous father or her slinky lingerie, she is now a fashion industry powerhouse. Creating jaw-dropping shows every season and leading the sustainable luxury fashion charge, McCartney appears unstoppable. Many other brands are following her lead by removing leather and fur, two …
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