I simply can’t say enough good things about Everlane, a brand that’s been making waves with their online-only shopping site and commitment to total transparency since their launch in November 2011. They design their own basics for women and men with a focus on quality and fit, but they don’t over do it. They make […]
June 6, 2013
Spearheaded by San Francisco-based friends Lydia Harter and Ali Price, Lydali is an online store that offers a curated selection of one-of-a-kind goods including jewelry, accessories, and housewares. Featuring brands like Proud Mary and Raven + Lily, Lydali works with artisan cooperatives and companies in 25 different countries. Each ethically produced item has a story that contributes […]
June 1, 2013
Hunting for new warm weather gear? Here’s a sandal six-pack to help get you prepped for summer fun times. Whether vegan leather or fair working conditions, the ingredients that make up these strappy little finds are both worthwhile and aesthetically on the money. I’m pleased to say that I would wear each and every one […]
May 20, 2013
Update Time! The past couple months have been spent finishing my last semester studying fashion design at UW-Madison. I’ve been working away on some of my own projects, which included a design competition I helped start with local Madison retailer, Change Boutique. The dress I designed and made will be part of an exclusive collection produced […]
February 14, 2013
I finally got a chance to login and check out Modavanti over the weekend, an online hub for sustainable fashion that just launched last month. Yep, it’s killer. Modavanti has a super simple interface, which makes it easy to shop for stylish pieces. When you create an account you can even add to your own online closet […]
August 31, 2012
This is part 3 in a blog series exploring our wardrobe and our lifestyle: who makes our clothes, where our clothes come from, and why a struggle for quality over convenience might just change our outlook on life and the world around us. Read part 1 and 2. Photo credit: James Greenfield via Flickr. It’s easy […]
August 24, 2012
This is part 2 in a blog series exploring our wardrobe and our lifestyle: who makes our clothes, where our clothes come from, and why a struggle for quality over convenience might just change our outlook on life and the world around us. We took a flashback to the 1960s to get a glimpse of our disposable […]
June 8, 2012
One of the many highlights from this past week’s trip to LA was getting to see some of the local design talent. Echo Park Independent Co-op was just the place I had in mind to stop, a hip boutique near downtown coffee shops, book stores, and vintage sellers. Owned by Rhianon Jones, E.P.I.C. supports local, […]
April 24, 2012
Future:Standard’s colorful spring and summer arrivals make warm weather welcome and ethical shoppers happy with new looks from their online boutique On the prowl for places to find new ethical clothing and accessories? This west-coast based online storefront offers stylish finds that span the realms of eco-friendly, fair trade, and locally produced (items made with […]
June 8, 2013
0