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4th Birthday Message, Pandemic Edition
Posted by Jill Erickson on
I let the store’s 4th birthday pass this weekend without acknowledgment or celebratory sale like previous years. It didn't feel right for a few reasons that I don't feel inclined to explain right now.
People are so kind to ask how the store is doing in all of this, and the short(er) answer is two-fold:
Why I'm Here
Posted by Audrey Ekman on
It's so easy to feel powerless when examining an issue that involves millions of people all over the world. But the fashion industry is known for its creativity and dynamism, and as consumers are being clued into what is masked by fashion's glamorous facade, change on a global scale is being demanded. And this, to me, is a cause worthy of being part of.
Words < Money
Posted by Jill Erickson on
Thank you for your enthusiasm over sustainable fashion, but unless that enthusiasm is backed with green this movement is on a treadmill to nowheresville.
What's Next
Posted by Jill Erickson on
Business year 2 is coming to a close. I want to reflect on a year of growth and accomplishment, but that wouldn't feel very truthful. It was another really challenging year, with a few positive moments that seemed to show up just in the knick of time.
My Fashion Revolution Story
Posted by Jill Erickson on
Fashion Revolution is not one person. It is many of us - designers, educators, writers, business leaders, policy makers, brands, retailers, makers, buyers, fashion lovers and more - who put our mouths and our money into a different kind of fashion industry. One that values people and our earth at every point in the supply chain. It isn't a trend, it's a new way to do business that is continuing to grow and is getting increasingly difficult to ignore.