France’s bill on ultra-fast fashion brands and Loro Piana’s sweatshop scandal: how to navigate the market as an ethical consumer
The French parliament recently amended a climate bill that would fine ultra-fast fashion brands, specifically Shein and Temu. France, the mecca of the fashion industry, is one of the first countries to regulate fast fashion and attempt to curtail the increasing demand of Shein. Additionally, in Italy, Italian police recently did a crackdown of the luxury brand Loro Piana, exposing its usage of illegal sweatshops on the outskirts of Milan. Loro Piana, a coveted “quiet luxury” brand and part of the LVMH portfolio, leveraged sweatshop labor to make its 800€ leather jackets.
Sustainability Report: NYFW 2022
One of the key trends to emerge from the pandemic is a focus on sustainability and the fashion industry reducing its impact on the environment. Style for Sustainability assesses brands that incorporated sustainable practices into their Spring/Summer collections, including Khaite, Gabriela Hearst and Jason Wu.
Look: Wine Tour Neutrals
A neutral, polished look by Reformation, a sustainable brand.
Sustainability Index: Jacquemus FW21
Simon Porte Jacquemus unveiled his FW21 collection and routinely broke the internet with his vibrant collection and experimental fashion show. From the viral moments of micro-cropped cardigans with monogrammed breast clips to Kendall Jenner's debut, Style for Sustainability assesses the ethical and eco-friendly practices that Jacquemus incorporates into his collections.
Dior Cruise 2022 Collection
Dior revealed its 2022 Cruise collection in Athens, Greece. Inspired by Christian Dior’s Haute Couture collection of 1951 that took place at the acropolis, Maria Grazia Chiuri reinvents the image of comfort mixed with elegance in this line.
How I thrift staple pieces
Vintage Ralph Lauren. Need I say more?
Best thrifting apps
Dabbling into the second-hand clothing market may be daunting for beginners. This is a helpful guide on easy-to-use platforms depending on what you’re looking to find in the second-hand market.
A beginner’s guide to thrifting
Want to thrift, but don’t know where to begin? This post demystifies how to navigate the second-hand clothing and accessory market.