A Spiritual Approach to Connecting With Fashion

By Carly Blackwell Fashion is making efforts to be eco-friendly. While it is a leading culprit in pollution, 1 , 2   I wanted to still celebrate the efforts that many designers are making in order to at least in some way reduce their carbon footprints.  Here are some brands that I personally work with, and some of the steps they are taking to become leaders in sustainable fashion.  Cinzia Rocca eco fur Weekend Max Mara virgin wool Tagliatore cupro ("vegan silk") Mackage responsible down certified Save The Duck with PLUMTECH® instead of down 360Cashmere  Traceable Cashmere Sanctuary recycled polyester/plastic (and super soft!) Frame sustainable cashmere Citizens of Humanity denim (The Harlow Ankle) "Act local, think global" are words I live by, and with so many brands becoming more conscientious, it is an exciting time for fashion, even amidst a pandemic. While this industry still needs to address the problem of excessive waste on a packaging/shipping level, more and

By Carly Blackwell  And just like a folk song, our love with be passed on...  - Taylor Swift, "Seven",  Folk Lore   A powerful theme in fashion fall 2020 is country. Something about being in lockdown and going back to basics, I think we're ready for this folk-threaded trend! Gucci Liberty floral crêpe dress Bella Dahl flowy button down Frame Le Cropper Leather Mini Boot