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Tag Archives: change
fashion revolution day & a sale
Buy sustainable. Buy vintage. But really, there are many avenues for people trying to buy more ethically. And there are many layers to creating and promoting an ethical lifestyle. First, we have to change the way we think about clothing. … Continue reading
Posted in Essays, news
Tagged bangladesh, change, consumerism, fashion revolution day, fast fashion, megacorporation, platinum and rust, progress, sustainability
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guest post: The Seduction of Stuff by Hannah
I asked Hannah of Hannah Maria if she wanted to contribute to Style Wise since she’s doing such a great job (a better job than me) living conscientiously. Below is the story of her transition to ethical consumerism. Thanks, Hannah! … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged addiction, change, child labor, conscientious consumption, consumerism, essay, ethical, fair trade, greed, guest post, hannah maria, slavery, transformation
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rag rage
People Tree, a UK Fair Trade retailer (that I’ve been meaning to devote a post to), just launched their Rag Rage campaign to stir up consumers to demand both openness about production standards from major retailers and better working conditions … Continue reading
Posted in Essays
Tagged bangladesh factory, change, dhaka, effort, garment industry, new york times, people tree, politics, rag rage campaign, retailers
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real solutions: part 3, chronicle your consumption
Did you forget about the Real Solutions series? I didn’t actually know where I was going with it, but the past few months have clarified my specific struggles as a consumer: I want too much and I buy too much. … Continue reading
mata traders: handmade in India
Mata Traders is a brand I’ve been familiar with for a couple of years due to my love of window shopping at online boutiques. But I didn’t realize until last week, when Elizabeth of Delightfully Tacky featured one of their … Continue reading
Posted in Brands
Tagged change, charity, delightfully tacky, dresses, effective, empowering women, fair trade, handmade, hope, made in India, mata tradres, price point, sewing, womens clothes
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