What About Indian Fashion?
India flies under fashion’s radar. On a recent trip, I examined what’s really going on there when it comes to ethical fashion. It took me a while to recover from my recent trip to India. I was...
View ArticleCan Fashion Get Over Instagratification?
Your 2017 winter coat is coming down the runway right now! That promise didn’t do much for you, right? That’s because our shopping expectations have changed. It’s a time of instant gratification. Or,...
View ArticleWhy I Won’t Give Up J.Crew
Lately, I’ve been working on getting rid of all the fast fashion in my wardrobe and gradually replacing it with fewer, quality investments. In the process, I’ve become enamoured with capsule...
View ArticleInterview: Indelust Founder Sana Rezwan Talks Fashion Revolution Day 2016
Sana Rezwan is an Indian fashion powerhouse. She, and her financier husband Nihar Sait, have singlehandedly carved out a market in the west for traditional designs from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,...
View ArticleWhen to Shop, When to Not
It hit me recently that I’ve been covering ethical brands a lot and spending a good chunk of my time developing an ethical fashion shopping list. The more I write about ethical fashion, the more you’ve...
View ArticleStyle Review: MATTER’s Classic Jumpsuit Honors Prints + Provenance
MATTER Prints seems to embody everything I champion here on The Peahen: slow production, quality craftsmanship and, arguably the most important thing, provenance. In practice, these core philosophies...
View ArticleOne Chic Wrap, Worn Three Ways: Abrazo Style [+ Enter to Win It!]
I collaborated with two other ethical fashion writers on a style challenge to take one versatile wrap – a blank canvas if you will – and make it distinctly ours. It saw it as a rare chance to dress up...
View ArticleGet Your Ethical Priorities Straight: 5 Things to Consider
I often get asked, “How do I begin shopping ethically?” which I always counter with another question, “Well, what matters most to you?” Ethical shopping is complex. The more you learn about where...
View ArticleEthical Holiday Gift Guide: For Fun or Funding
Yesterday morning. Read email subject line: Need holiday gift ideas for you… Oh shit. It’s here. Reaction: frantically write gift lists for everyone I know, sleuth email for deals, rope boyfriend into...
View ArticleA Few Cool Brands: November
You caught me. I skipped my cool brands post in October. That’s because I was searching for really standout pieces, some of which I’ve included in my holiday gift edit. I promise your wait was...
View ArticleFinally, An Unboring Utilitarian Collection: Interview with Two Fold Clothing
I’m constantly on the hunt for distinct ethical lines, especially in the capsule wardrobe marketplace, where it seems like a new collection launches every day on Kickstarter or Indiegogo. Enter Two...
View ArticleHey Minimalists: This Is The Only Garment You Need
Forget #30wears and basics, it's time for complete wardrobe freedom! Encircled’s Chrysalis Cardi is a chic multiway garment you can style 6 ways. Be more with less. The post Hey Minimalists: This Is...
View ArticleWomen have potential beyond the factory floor: This Bangladeshi Initiative is...
Pathways for Promise is on a mission to identify talented Bangladeshi garment workers and empower their career advancement through education. The post Women have potential beyond the factory floor:...
View ArticleThis Fabric Could Make Plant-Based Dressing a Real Thing
A guest post by Summer Edwards about the benefits and environmental impacts of 'vegan cashmere' aka, soysilk. Can this wonder thread help you build a plant-based wardrobe? The post This Fabric Could...
View ArticleEthical Fashion Isn’t All Minimalist: This Feminine Dress Brand Proves It
La Fille Colette, a slow fashion brand out of Cape Cod, Mass, offers up a distinct lineup of feminine dresses just as it seems the world's gone sterile. The post Ethical Fashion Isn’t All Minimalist:...
View Article10 Affordable Ethical Fashion Finds to Round Out Summer
Hold on to your last longs days left with these affordable ethical fashion finds curated from my favorite indie brands and marketplaces. The post 10 Affordable Ethical Fashion Finds to Round Out Summer...
View ArticleThis Company is the Autocorrect of Ethical Shopping
Download DoneGood's new browser extension and spare yourself all the ethical fashion research. Plus, score sweet deals on brands that do good. The post This Company is the Autocorrect of Ethical...
View ArticleFeminine & Fair: A Fall Fashion Curation
My ethical fall fashion picks are all about channeling your graceful inner ballerina. This is fair fashion that's oh-so-feminine. The post Feminine & Fair: A Fall Fashion Curation appeared first on...
View ArticleVideo: This Box Takes The Sweat Out Of Ethical Holiday Gifting
You CAN gift ethically without cramping your Christmas (or holiday) style. Find out what's inside this perfectly curated fashion gift box that's fit for everyone on your list. The post Video: This Box...
View ArticleWhat Does ‘Artisan-Made’ Fashion Mean Today?
Artisan-made fashion is in vogue but can we define it? What does it take? And how can we tell if it's real? I talk to three pioneering brands to find out the answers. The post What Does ‘Artisan-Made’...
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