our favorite sustainable fashion influencersWhen you think of an influencer, what do you think of? You may have an image in your head of someone who promotes products on Instagram, offers discounts to their followers and stays up to date on the latest trends. You may even follow some influencers already. But there is an evolution of the influencer that we’ve seen emerge over the past few years, the sustainable fashion influencer. As more consumers learn about sustainability and the impact our clothes can have on the environment (and the people who make them), the need for ethical inspiration in our feeds is also increasing. Sustainable fashion influencers can inspire you to have an eco-friendly wardrobe and to adopt more conscious...
Emily Jung Miller’s “1,000 Moons” at the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. THIS YEAR MARKS the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066. Signed by President Franklin Roosevelt in February 1942, just two months after the attacks on Pearl Harbor, the order called for the immediate relocation of over 100,000 men, women, and children of Japanese ancestry. Forced from their homes and businesses, they were first moved to assembly centers, such as the Pacific International Livestock Exposition building in north Portland, now known as the Portland Expo Center. Nearly 3,700 people were temporarily housed at that site alone in buildings that had been previously used for livestock, before they were moved to remote internment camps at Heart Mountain, Minidoka, Tule...
Get More Wear Out of the Clothes You Already ownWhen coming in contact with slow fashion for the first time, many people fall for the misconception that one must throw everything away and start building a new, sustainable wardrobe from scratch. On the contrary, though, slow fashion and a throw-away mindset are deeply antithetic. According to the EPA, textile waste makes up 5.83 percent of the total MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) generated yearly. So it's better for the planet and those on it if we wear our clothes for a long time. Regardless of the size of your wardrobe and the sustainability score of the clothes in it, finding ways to get more wear out of your pieces can be challenging. After...
image: Whimsy & Row Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliated and/or sponsored; we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase. We only ever add brands & products we truly believe in. THE BEST ECO-FRIENDLY LITTLE BLACK DRESSESA little black dress is truly a staple piece every woman should have in her wardrobe. It is probably one of the most versatile clothing items you can own, as it is easy to dress up and dress down. Paired with simple sandals, it is a great casual dress that you can wear for picnics, shopping or walking in the city. When you add a few accessories and put high heels or booties on, it becomes the...
If you have or are planning to start a small business that involves sewing, it might be a good idea to consider an industrial sewing machine. You’ll need a sewing machine that can keep up with the daily needs of your business. You might be able to get away with a simple domestic sewing machine if you only do small or infrequent sewing projects. They are, however, not capable of all-day, everyday heavy sewing or of handling heavier fabrics. You will need a commercial sewing machine that’s more robust. Commercial sewing machines are available in a variety of brands. They also vary in price, features, and type. Consider what kind of sewing your business does or how much. Perhaps your...
