In the United States, tie-dye is most closely associated with 1960s counterculture, but it’s actually much older than that. For thousands of years, many cultures around the world have made use of tie-dye. The practice seems to have originated independently in each area, resulting in regionally specific styles, and spread even further via trade routes. […]
The button fly can be traced all the way back to the original pair of Levi’s 501 jeans, which were created on May 20, 1873. (That’s 20 years before the zipper was conceived and nearly a half-century before the zipper as we know it today was invented!) In 1947, Levi’s added a zipper fly to […]
Cable knit sweaters were most likely created by a group of Aran women as an export in the early 1900s and are fittingly still associated with Irish culture today. Notably, the cable design also appeared on the Gansey sweater worn by fishermen on England’s eastern coast during the Victorian era. Both versions were infinitely practical, […]
These iconic bracelets got their start in 1966, when Tiffany & Co. first began to sell key tags with the now-iconic phrase, “Please Return to Tiffany & Co. New York” written on them. Each key tag was given a unique number, ensuring that if someone’s keys were returned to Tiffany’s, their owner could be found. […]
Did you know humans are now consuming 400% more clothing compared to 20 years ago? & that the average American generates 82 pounds of textile waste every single year? We are buying more clothes than ever, but we’re wearing them a lot less. We can mainly explain this by the explosive growth fast fashion has known in the past two […]
When it comes to fashion, the cheaper the better, right? The whole point of fashion is to change it up all the time, so why not save money when you can. The truth is, inexpensive synthetic clothes contain hidden costs that impact both people as individuals and the entire planet. Classics like a genuine silk and pearls […]
Ballet flats are a type of women’s footwear that has a long and storied history. These shoes are known for their simple, slip-on design and flat sole, which makes them comfortable and versatile. Here’s a brief history of ballet flats: Origins in Ballet: Ballet flats, as the name suggests, have their origins in the world […]
There are countless terms in the sustainable fashion sphere, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed—especially when some of them seem to blur together! So what is ‘slow fashion’ exactly, and how is it different from sustainable fashion? We’re here to tackle the term for you and explain why slowing fashion down is crucial for a […]
Changing how we care for others, the Earth, and ourselves, starts with the things we do every day, and with the products we shop and consume. Making these changes means taking a closer look at the clothes on our backs, the sheets on our beds, the grocery bags we use at the supermarket, and even […]
Fast fashion is engineered to fit in with busy lives. Low prices invite low maintenance (cheaper and quicker to chuck than to launder and iron), low risk – or so it appears (buy in haste, no need to repent if it doesn’t look right), and the convenience is unrivalled (swipe, click and answer the door). The […]