Blog — Sustainable Fashion
Why I'm Here
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Why It Matters to Shop Small
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But my goal here is to point out what is perhaps not as obvious: shopping small is for the benefit of everyone, owner and shopper alike. Believe it or not, there aren't enough people who like me enough and/or make enough money to shop at my store solely for my sake. Counting on those few people would be unfair, irresponsible, and unsustainable. So, now that my selfish motives have been addressed, let's go shopping (small).