ThredUp sells millions of secondhand garments every year, yet the company still isn’t profitable. Here’s how its AI-powered consignment model works, why sellers are frustrated, and what it means for …
Your Clothes Were Made with Uyghur Forced Labor
The Chinese government is organizing and using forced labor to produce many of its exports, including garments, thread, and yarn used in popular fashion brands’ products.
The Ethics of Coffee: A Complicated Story
Coffee’s global supply chain is shaped by significant power imbalances that often leave farmers and agricultural workers with only a small share of the value generated by the industry. While …
Everlane’s Sale to Shein is the Final Nail in the Coffin
Now that Everlane has sold to Shein, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand and millennial darling is officially dead. The company, which operated on the tagline “radical transparency,” is now just another …
Is Uniqlo Ethical & Sustainable?
I must admit that when Uniqlo announced that they’re opening a store in Austin in the fall, I was excited. If you, like me, have been sucked into the cult of Uniqlo by a perfectly cut tee or soft fleece, maybe you’ve asked the question I recently asked: is Uniqlo ethical and sustainable?
What killed the sustainable fashion brands?
To paraphrase Anne Shirley, sustainable fashion has become “a perfect graveyard of buried hopes.” Over the past five or so years, a wave of fashion brands built on sustainability, ethics, or slow production has shut down.
Halloween Mania: Buying a Fantasy
Halloween Mania: how and why people make meaning by buying into the fantasy of Spooky Season and how it’s tied up with religion and consumerism.
Why is WordPress getting worse? 2023 Review
A 2023 WordPress review of the new website block editor, plugin compatibility, and customer service experience on a hosted site.
Why I’m Not Promoting Black Friday Sales
I am increasingly wary of purchasing from small, artisan companies myself. What I have found is that I get sucked in to the “do good” marketing and make purchases that don’t suit me or my lifestyle.
Ninakuru: Holistic Luxury Hats and Handbags
Ninakuru’s focus on holistic luxury means they consider quality, craftsmanship, and the workers, making high end, fair trade hats and bags.
Is Zara Ethical? Ethical and Sustainable Alternatives
Is Zara ethical or sustainable? Labor violations, unsafe conditions, and environmental concerns plague Zara. Here are alternative brands.
Ten Years After Rana Plaza, How Has It Impacted the Industry?
Ten years after Rana Plaza collapsed, how has it impacted the ethical fashion movement? The Bangladesh Fire and Safety Accord and more.
Thinx PFAS Lawsuit: Is Period Underwear Safe?
Are you eligible to submit a claim? Thinx and other period underwear are found to contain toxic chemicals.
Is Leather Sustainable? Turns Out, It Can Be
Is leather sustainable? The founder of Fortress shares industry insight into why leather can be a more sustainable choice than vegan.
Free and Simple Zero Waste Switches
Free, Simple Zero Waste switches to make your kitchen and home more sustainable. You don’t need to buy a whole bunch of stuff!