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Fast Fashion Is Catastrophic. Here Are 7 Ways To Quit.

Fast Fashion Is Catastrophic. Here Are 7 Ways To Quit.

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I haven't shopped at Zara in four months. Nor H&M, nor Mango, nor any other ubiquitous fast fashion retail chain. It might not sound like much, but for me it's a marked difference. You might say I'm on a detox, and while it's early days, I plan to make it a lasting one. So what changed? I finally got around to watching The True Cost, a documentary tha[...]
The Realities of a Full-Time Blogger: SF Girl By Bay

The Realities of a Full-Time Blogger: SF Girl By Bay

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We all strive to turn our aspirations and creative goals into what we can sustainably do every day. The dream is to have full intention, working on what most inspires us. San Francisco-based Victoria Smith, “blogger, photographer, stylist, design junkie and flea market queen,” has grasped the reins on her passion, feverishly burning the midnight oil until he[...]
Mansur Gavriel

Mansur Gavriel

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The epitome of clean lines, smooth edges, and everyday form meets function, Mansur Gavriel’s line of chic totes, backpacks and the hugely coveted bucket bags and are not to be undermined. Rich, untreated leather offers a natural, opulent sheen while the lack of hardware and lightweight design (just under 1 lb for the bucket bag) adds to Mansur Gavriel[...]
Moxham

Moxham

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Staggering motifs form the structure of jewelry line MOXHAM, ensuing bold, statement pieces that elicit double and triple takes. Melding metal hardware with leather, MOXHAM features geometric, automaton shapes seamlessly pieced together in a union that is both structured and presents fluidity. The undertaking of London born and based Madeleine Moxham, who ha[...]
A Peace Treaty – goodwill through art and culture

A Peace Treaty – goodwill through art and culture

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A personal pact between Farah Malik, a Pakistani Muslim, and Dana Arbib, a Libyan Jew, A Peace Treaty strives to produce artisan-quality, ethical accessories and apparel. The brand provides employment for skilled artisans working conflict-bound regions in poverty with socio-political distress. The line of intricate jewelry, bold scarves and comfy caftans is [...]
BROOD

BROOD

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With model-worthy good looks, German-born designer Serkan Sarier has been gaining some serious attention from the fashion set since launching his label, BROOD in October 2010. He graduated from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp (which counts individuals like Vincent van Gogh and Kris Van Assche as past alumni), worked under Emanuel Ungaro on couture [...]
threeASFOUR: religion in fashion

threeASFOUR: religion in fashion

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With a striking bohemian flair, threeASFOUR emerged with their circle bags as seen on Sex and the City. Since their becoming in 1998, the brand has developed into quite the topic of discussion. Boasting ghostly silhouettes and asymmetrical organza frocks, bowling layers and 3-D structured snowflake-reminiscent dresses, the label melds elegance with cool. Ori[...]