“Demand quality, not just in the products you buy, but in the life of the person who made it.” – Orsola de Castro, co-founder of Fashion Revolution
Loss of life and destruction of natural resources have been the tolls paid by society for its reckless and exorbitant consumerism. “Fast fashion” and its lack of consideration for the human hands making garments and its pollution of the land, water, and air during production has given rise to a counter-movement – the Fashion Revolution – and the prominence of eco-friendly “green fashion.” This week we take a deeper look at the Fashion Revolution, the tragedies and changing mindsets that inspired it, and at our own contributions to sustainability.
What is the Fashion Revolution?
“A matter of caring” – Natalie in the Los Angeles Times
#whomademyclothes and how you can get involved
Patagonia’s Sustainable Apparel Coalition (Give our team a call to purchase a Reclaimed Down Scarf, made at The Factory in partnership with Patagonia)
New York’s Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
The ITC’s Ethical Fashion Initiative
In Alabama: The sustainable supply chain and round business model of Alabama Chanin.
@ Alabama Chanin
Our Sample Sale kicks off online today. These collection samples are available on a first come, first serve basis with increased savings every day until Friday.
Friday on the Journal we continue our #womenwhoinspire series with Melissa Mays, founder of Water Fighting for You and activist from Flint, Michigan.
@ The School of Making
Visit our workshop headquarters in to see The School of Making’s expanded educational space and mending station.
@ The Factory Store + Café
Find the daily lunch (and Saturday brunch) menu here. And our Catering options (like the Boxed Lunches above) here.
Treat all the moms in your life to our Mother’s Day Brunch on May 13th at The Factory. Two seating times available. Find the details here.