Tag: Sustainable

Thrifting has a mystical quality to it, which is part of what makes it so addictive. One of the best experiences ever? Parting a sea of neon green hangers to fish out something irresistibly unique, like a brocade dress or a floral

The pandemic has definitely changed everyone’s perspective on fashion. Be it a shift to shopping less clothes or opting for brands and garments that are eco-friendly and sustainable, consumers have come to realize that clothing waste heavily contributes to the world’s pollution

Now, this trend is literally eye candy. We're sure you've seen it: tiled tops, often in vibrant colors, given personality by exposed seams and mismatched textiles. The patchwork top is emblematic of the wildly growing interest in upcycling, (or "reworking"), and turning

If you've ever been to a tailor shop, then you've probably seen a bunch of leftover fabric scraps randomly lying around somewhere. In case you didn't know, in Filipino, these are what you call retaso. Most of the time, these textiles just

Every woman should have that go-to dress she can easily wear on the daily when she feels as if she has "nothing to wear." And when you have no idea what to throw on, an easy-to-style slip dress is your best bet! It’s

When talking about sustainable fashion, the idea of thrifting clothes is something that’s all too familiar with us now. However, aside from thrifting, reworked clothes is also a creative way to do it. Countless Tiktok videos feature old clothes getting turned into

Ever wondered what it's like living in your own home but thought that the cost of a new pad was prohibitive? Well, there is a budget-friendly option that actually costs less than a lot of the designer bags on your wishlist. And

If you’ve been following all the cool girls of Instagram, you must’ve noticed the resurgence of some popular Y2K trends and comfy ‘90s fits. One look we’ve seen popping up on our feeds on the reg is the “dad trend”, characterized by

We live in the age of fast fashion. Every piece of clothing you could ask for is both affordable and instantly available. The clothes may seem affordable until you take a look at the real cost: 92 million tons of waste and

The horrors of typhoon season have greatly affected so many of our fellow countrymen and in an action to help, Filipino-Australian popstar Jess Connelly and sustainable high fashion brand TOQA have joined forces in the means of typhoon relief.  TOP STORY: Did You Know? All

Long gone are the days wherein metal straws are the only gifts for your eco-conscious friends! As environmental awareness continues to grow, plenty of Insta shops are selling cleaner, greener, and unique alternatives to the usual single-use plastics. Your purchase makes an

There’s no denying that the noughties is taking over the closets of many—and we don’t just mean Gen Z stylephiles. The early 2000s was a very fun, bizarre, and ironic period for fashion where sartorial rules were deliberately broken, making way for

Gearing towards more sustainable fashion choices doesn't have to be heavy on your wallet. If you're already shopping less, thrifting, or DIY-ing clothes at home, you're already on the right track. When you do want to add new pieces to your closet,

There’s nothing like embracing your femininity with a good comfy dress. They are not only easy to wear, but they also make you look effortlessly chic and fresh. Dresses are also a nice go-to option for days when you don't know what

Closet cleanse is always a good practice. Ridding your wardrobe of things that don't fit or that you haven't worn in the past six months will not only save you precious space, but it will let you re-evaluate your personal taste, too.

In case you missed it, we recently spotted these cool sustainable kicks from Converse which feature a minimalist design and material made from canvas scraps. This time around, Converse takes that same eco-friendly sneaker and adds some soft pastel colors to give

Looking for ways to make your lifestyle more sustainable? One of the biggest generators of excess waste in the world is clothing. Not only does the process of making it often result in a lot of discarded material, but it's also an

You often hear of fashion companies rethinking existing business models and updating to more sustainable options. The truth is most just follow the industry standard of using 30 percent recycled cotton which, granted, still makes a difference at the end of the

Did you know that the fashion industry is one of the biggest contributors of waste around the world? We understand that it's a difficult issue to work around for those trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle—clothing is, after all, such a

Do you have a go-to tumbler yet? They're really a no-brainer to own—they'll save you money on bottled water, lessen your single-use plastic consumption, and help you build better hydration habits. If you don't have the right tumbler just yet, or you're