The "what did I learn?" question is such a game changer. I also try to find out whether the brand pays the people making their clothes a living wage. There's no foolproof way to do this, but some things I look for when buying new pieces.
3. Does the brand speak to paying their workers a living wage? Of course this can just be marketing bs, but you can generally get a sense if it's real or greenwashing.
It takes a few extra steps, BUT! I find it's so worth it--the pieces just feel better when the person who made your clothes is being properly compensated <3
I LOVE these!! I have also tried to put my wants into a spreadsheet and sleep on deciding purchases for a few nights …no matter if they are $ or $$$ — if i cant stop
Thinking about it or know I’d be sad if i couldn’t find it again, I’ll add to cart.
These clothes are too cute! I do the same thing of asking "is there a gap in my closet." At this point, I'm only buying things that are truly unique from what I already have!
The "what did I learn?" question is such a game changer. I also try to find out whether the brand pays the people making their clothes a living wage. There's no foolproof way to do this, but some things I look for when buying new pieces.
1. Is the price super low? If something costs the same as your coffee, someone is paying the cost--and it's usually the person making your clothes. However! Price does not equal ethical production. Uber-luxury brand Loro Piano was linked to sweatshops in Italy (https://www.businessoffashion.com/briefings/sustainability/if-you-cant-trust-loro-piana-who-can-you-trust/)
2. Where is it made? I seek out countries that have more legal protection for workers, but labor exploitation still happens in places like the US or Italy (see https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/sustainability/luxury-sweatshops-italy-investigation-dior-armani/)
3. Does the brand speak to paying their workers a living wage? Of course this can just be marketing bs, but you can generally get a sense if it's real or greenwashing.
It takes a few extra steps, BUT! I find it's so worth it--the pieces just feel better when the person who made your clothes is being properly compensated <3
I LOVE these!! I have also tried to put my wants into a spreadsheet and sleep on deciding purchases for a few nights …no matter if they are $ or $$$ — if i cant stop
Thinking about it or know I’d be sad if i couldn’t find it again, I’ll add to cart.
This is so perfect! Second hand ftw 🧚🏻♀️
These clothes are too cute! I do the same thing of asking "is there a gap in my closet." At this point, I'm only buying things that are truly unique from what I already have!