Last summer during my stay in Mallorca I discovered the sustainable Spanish brand Thinking Mu. They sell clothes and accessories for man and woman. For their pieces, they use natural organic fabrics like hemp, cotton, merino wool, cashmere, banana fibers (made from banana leaves) and chrome-free leather. They also use recycled polyester from plastic bottles. By… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Thinking Mu
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Different Approaches To Sustainable Fashion Explained
Sustainable fashion can be defined as clothing, shoes, and accessories that are manufactured taking into account both environmental and socio-economic aspects. This implies continuous work to improve all stages of the product’s lifecycle from design, raw material production, manufacturing, transport, storage, marketing, and final sale. To use, reuse, repair, remake and recycling of the product and… Continue reading Different Approaches To Sustainable Fashion Explained
Sustainable Brand: Alchemist
Scrolling down the sustainable webshop http://www.watmooi.nl I found the Dutch brand: Alchemist. Alchemist is a high-end fashion brand that makes clothing from sustainable fabrics. The brand was founded by the Dutch designer Caroline Mewe. She is based on Amsterdam. For her collections, she combines influences from her childhood in nature with the inspiration she draws… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Alchemist
Sustainable Brand: Komodo
Strolling down the sustainable webshop http://www.watmooi.nl I discovered the English brand Komodo. Their goal is to design beautiful clothes and at the same time to bring fair jobs in developing countries. People who work hard to make our clothes deserve respect and fair wages. The founder of Komodo believes that it is a privilege to be able… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Komodo
Wat Mooi – Sustainable Fashion Favorites For The Autumn
Sustainable fashion has the bad reputation of being hippy, lumpy, itchy, hempy and unstylish. Nowadays producing ethical fashion and good looking pieces is becoming more of a priority for brands. It can be hard to look for those brands but luckily some web shops make it easy for us to find them. I want to… Continue reading Wat Mooi – Sustainable Fashion Favorites For The Autumn
12 Loco Things Dutchies Do Part 2
This month I celebrate that I live in The Netherlands for three years. It’s the third country I have lived in and the third one I call home. Before NL I lived in Germany. I thought I didn’t need to integrate or learn about the culture anymore. But the past three years have totally shown me the… Continue reading 12 Loco Things Dutchies Do Part 2
Learn About: Synthetic Fabrics
In the journey towards a more sustainable wardrobe, I came across the topic of fabrics. The production of garments whether from natural or synthetic fabrics cost a lot of resources. Natural fibers have a better impact on the environment than synthetic ones. But in order to know more about this topic, I will show you… Continue reading Learn About: Synthetic Fabrics
Sustainable Brand: Halla Halla
Summertime. Who doesn't love it? The perfect time to go to the beach, relax and sunbath. For this, I was looking for a sustainable swimsuit, and I discovered the Finnish swimwear brand Halla Halla. For their pieces, they use a fabric made from recycled plastic bottles and fishing nets found in the oceans. By this, Halla… Continue reading Sustainable Brand: Halla Halla
Second-hand Shopping in Amersfoort
The fashion industry is the second dirtiest industry in the world. When we think of pollution, it's hard to imagine that our clothes can cause such a big damage. But the impact of the fashion industry on our planet is quite nasty. This industry is responsible for big amounts of water consumption (32 million olympic… Continue reading Second-hand Shopping in Amersfoort
7 Beachwear Brands That Use Recycled Materials
Summer is just around the corner. It's time to go to the beach, relax and sunbath. And of course, it's time to show off your summer body. Whether you prefer a bikini or a swimsuit, let's try to make this coming season a green one. How? By investing in sustainable swimwear brands. I discovered some… Continue reading 7 Beachwear Brands That Use Recycled Materials
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