Did Designers Finally Get the Climate Crisis Memo This Fashion Month?
The overlap of fashion week, climate strikes and a UN summit made for a unique conversation this season.
Ethical Fashion
Despite Much Fanfare, Nike's New 'Move to Zero' Sustainability Campaign Falls Short
If you're looking for a climate commitment that'll knock your athletic socks off, look elsewhere.
Whitney Is Considering Buying This Microfiber Filter for Her Washing Machine
It's a good way to keep plastic out of the ocean.
Meghan Markle Wore a Thing: Leopard Print Mayamiko Dress in Africa Edition
She's kicking off her tour of Africa by choosing an affordable, ethical, African fashion brand.
Climate Strikers in New York Used Fashion to Speak Their Minds
From slogan tees to wearable art, apparel was a vehicle protestors used to make their feelings known at the Global Youth Climate Strike.
Gucci Announces That It Is Now 'Entirely Carbon Neutral'
The luxury brand is using a combination of reduction and offsetting to bring its net emissions to zero, it claims.
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Whitney Wants to Live Exclusively In Vintage Denim Skirts
Was the denim skirt invented for summer or was summer invented for the denim skirt?
Meet the 'Knitting Monk' and Others Using Slow Fashion as a Spiritual Practice
A monk, an Episcopalian sister and a "typical clergy spouse" talk about their experiences pursuing textile arts and the Divine.
Matteau Is the Australian Resort Brand That Vacation Wardrobe Dreams Are Made of
From simple, sleek swimwear to versatile dress options, this budding label has everything you want to pack for a trip away.
New Report Uncovers Labor Abuses in Malaysian Clothing Factories — and Shows How Brands Should Respond
Implicated brands include Nike, Asics, Under Armour, Target and Brooks. Thankfully, some are committing to change for the better.
Do We Really Need Any More Sustainable Fashion Brands?
If addressing the climate crisis is our priority, we need to consider the answer very carefully.
The Gingham Bikini on Whitney's Swimsuit Shortlist
I don't need another bathing suit, but...
Fashionista's Complete Beginner's Guide to Ethical Fashion Certifications
A handy cheat sheet for keeping straight what labels like Fair Trade, Bluesign and B Corp mean.
H&M Makes Strides in Promoting Transparency by Listing Supplier Names for All Garments
It's an unprecedented move for a retailer this size.
Adidas and Everlane Present Vastly Different Approaches to Creating Sustainable Sneakers
The brands are both trying to win sneaker-loving, sustainability-conscious consumers over with big announcements this week.
The Ethically Made Bike Shorts Whitney Will Wear All Summer
If you're going to buy into a trend, it's worth supporting a sustainable company along the way.
Does the Ethical Fashion Community Have a Diversity Problem?
Recent controversies on Instagram and beyond have highlighted issues in the rapidly-growing space.
The Breezy Gingham Pants Whitney Wants for Spring
Because it's still not quite warm enough for bare legs yet.
The Next Wave of Sustainable Fashion Is All About Regenerative Farming
What you need to know about the sustainability buzzword that's going to be everywhere in a few years.
Help, Whitney Wants to Wear a Pair of Literal Children's Shoes
Why don't they make this colorway in adult sizes?
See Reformation's New Sustainable Swim Collection
Featuring a fabric made from recycled plastic waste.
Fashion Retailers, Non-Profits and NYC Government Band Together to Divert Clothing from Landfills
Reformation, ThredUp, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the New York Department of Sanitation are just a few of the parties involved.
New York's Young Designers Can't Stop Thinking About Climate Change
Collina Strada and Chromat used their Fall 2019 shows to communicate the idea that we're facing a genuine environmental crisis.