The Hidden Ingredient List of Fashion
How often do you pick up a pair of jeans and wonder if wearing them will put your health at risk? Consumers generally trust that the...
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Virginia Rollando
- Nov 14
- 6 min
Social Procurement | Pt 2: Fashion Supply Chain
SOCIAL PROCUREMENT DIRECT SPEND In a previous blog post we have discussed what Social Procurement means, and how, by sourcing from social...
Ani Wells
- Oct 24
- 3 min
Mechanical Vs. Chemical Cottonization of Hemp for Textiles with Marmara Hemp
Hemp had a bad reputation due to being classified incorrectly as an illegal drug. That’s why it was kept under wraps among established...
Aisling Gogan
- Oct 17
- 4 min
Weaving a Culture of Care Through Craft
Care culture is an emerging trend in fashion. Ongoing uncertainty in the globe and our increased climate anxiety has left us with the...
Virginia Rollando
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Indigenous rights and traditions in Fashion
Indigenous day was set to be on August 9th, as a reminder to celebrate indigenous cultures.
Ani Wells
- May 9
- 2 min
Denim to Denim 👖
A recent program called Denim to Denim was developed to advocate for circularity exploring the real life working experiences of people...
Ani Wells
- Aug 15, 2021
- 3 min
Can Brands Really Be Circular?
We see many circular initiatives out there, but are brands really running on circular business models? What does a circular business...
Ani Wells
- Jun 27, 2021
- 1 min
Sustainable Denim For Your Summer Wardrobe
What are your favourite denim trends? Upcycled and patchwork looks are definitely a fave, but I have completely fallen in love with loose...
Ani Wells
- Jun 28, 2020
- 1 min
Education + Inspiration: A Powerful Duo
You've heard me say I love the denim community for the community it really fosters and I have been so lucky to know and be inspired by...
Ani Wells
- May 17, 2020
- 3 min
The HUMAN Collection
The memes saying that climate change should hire covid-19’s publicist had me laughing, but they also made me really think for a second....
Ani Wells
- Apr 5, 2020
- 3 min
COVID-19's Effects on Fashion You Should Know About (Live Blog)
I tend to stick to the positives, but I think it is important for everyone to know a few things about how COVID-19 is affecting the...
Ani Wells
- Mar 22, 2020
- 5 min
Green Fibres to Look Out for in Your Jeans
It's hard to know which jeans you should be buying with all of the sustainable options available out there. But, I've created a mini list...
Ani Wells
- Feb 3, 2020
- 3 min
From Shopaholic to Conscious Consumer
Last week I gave you my best tips on finding your perfect pair of vintage jeans, and how I converted from a fast-fashion shopaholic to a...
Ani Wells
- Jan 27, 2020
- 2 min
How to Shop for Vintage Jeans
Like a lot of you, my eco-anxiety was at an all-time high when I first learned about the impact fashion has on our planet. Hearing that...
Ani Wells
- Dec 2, 2019
- 3 min
Denim's Waste Solutions
With the emergence of many new sustainable denim brands, sustainable fashion coalitions and initiatives, there is no doubt the fashion...
Ani Wells
- Nov 25, 2019
- 3 min
The True Cost of Black Friday
As we become more conscious of overconsumption and move towards buying less, there are multiple brands that are opting out of Black...
Ani Wells
- Nov 11, 2019
- 3 min
Sustainable Claims, Empty Promises
If you're going to talk the talk, you better walk the walk. There is an abundance of sustainable news headlines today, which only makes...
Ani Wells
- Oct 13, 2019
- 2 min
#WEAR2019 with Fashion Takes Action
I was thrilled to be able to attend the World Ethical Apparel Roundtable, by Fashion Takes Action, this year in Toronto, and came away...
Ani Wells
- Oct 6, 2019
- 2 min
City Life and Sustainable Shopping
Living in a busy city can be quite wasteful. Did you know that Toronto, alone, buys 1 MILLION coffee cups a day? And guess what, these...