For the past 2 or so years I've bought a lot of things (basically an entire wardrobe's worth) from fast-fashion and unethical sites/stores under the guise of "oh, I need clothes so it's fine, when I have money I'll stop" but I've recently gotten more educated on this and have stopped buying from places like shein and others, and I want to completely get rid of every single item bought from these places, some of which I really want to replace.

I'm goth and live in New Zealand, so this makes this 10x harder, but I just don't know where to start. I don't have much money so this is likely going to be something that's going to last through til this time next year

Keep seeing so many people call out others for buying from Shein or Temu, but then refuse to give out some advice or places that aren't fast fashion that aren't just thrifting, and I don't have the time or money to go out thrifting whenever I feel like it, so I just want some reccomendations for some websites or companies that are affordable and preferably have grunge style clothing.

Hey, this is my first time here and I'd like to hear what people think of a concept that I've been exploring. I'm looking to make a unisex lifestyle jacket that's soft, lightweight and durable, with an airy/wispy vibe to it, created by some gathering (or whatever other technique anyone has in mind).

Comments on materials that would work are also welcome, especially recycled/sustainably-sourced options! I really want to make something locally in Canada with an emphasis on ethical production. Here are some AI concepts (ignore the hoodie look of some of them, I mainly am focusing on the actual gathering pattern that creates the wispy look):

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I have a very sensitive abdominal/inguinal area that is prone to swelling due to digestive issues, so always have difficulty looking for trousers and knickers that do not cause discomfort. Looking at organic underwear brands in the UK, I cannot find briefs that are light/thin/loose-ish fitting at the waist. The lace-waisted ones seem to be the most forgiving! Anyone have an suggestions?

Perils of fast fashion is not a new topic here. As you all know, many brands are being forced to constantly push new styles to the market, resulting in massive over-production and waste. Over 30% of the garments produced are never worn. And there are brands (that I won't name here) that burn all their unsold stuff! A few fashion and tech folks in NYC teamed up to use data and AI to do real-time market research to help brands plan their collections thoughtfully and not mass manufacture every style and every color of everything. To help with visibility, they recently started publishing these fashion trend reports. Check out if you agree!

Image from Fall Fashion 2024 - Knitwear report

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Hi all!

I’m wondering if anyone has any recommendations for shoes that last and that cobblers will be able to repair when they eventually wear out.

For context, every couple of years I buy one basic pair of perfect shoes and essentially wear them to death. The last time this happened I went to the cobbler to see if I could get the sole repaired and they essentially said that it wasn’t able to be fixed - the shoe wasn’t good quality and would fall apart again pretty soon. I then panic buy another pair of fast fashion shoes out of necessity and the cycle continues.

I’m not really sure what the cobblers are looking for when it comes to a ‘fixable’ shoe… perhaps ones that aren’t made of plastic? Or shoes that are thoughtfully constructed? Any general insight would be really appreciated.

I am happy to invest, live in the UK and am looking for a black shoe, Mary Jane style with a chunky sole.

Thanks! Xx

Anyone know any ethical brands with a similar style to Adrian Cashmere? Haven't heard much about them, but they are PRICEY. Looking for some cheaper alternatives with a similar/artsy style.

3 years ago I bought something from SavagexFenty and signed up for their membership to get a good deal, planning to cancel it after. I kept forgetting to cancel it under this november so now I have $1500 in member credits. I want to use those to buy new underwear for womens shelters, but I also found out that savage x fenty is really unethical and uses child abor in thrid world countries to produce their clothes. Is it more ethical to not use the credits so that nothing will be produced and just let them keep the money or to use the money for a good cause since they already have the money?

I'm looking to buy some plain tees and crop tops in some cute colours, does anyone know a place that does this ethically? Looking for some ethical basics - Australian brand would be great but I don't mind!

Looking for lightweight shirts and jackets for summer in Australia. Any stores that sell good clothes with light fabrics?

Does anyone know any affordable alternative style shops on the internet that arent pure edgy, punk and goth?
I have been looking for stores with a heisei retro, grunge type of vibe for quite a while. All of the stores in my city are so bland and basic , that it just makes me want to hurl. To be honest, I am kinda a victim of bland clothing, mostly because I havent really figured out my style and have no idea from where to start.

to start off, i am aware that this is a fast fashion and NOT an ethical brand, but i didn’t really know where else to post this.

however, the other day, i saw a jacket at old navy that mimicked leather and looked high quality, even though i knew it probably wouldn’t be, but i had a little bit of hope and thought it’s might be cotton. i picked it up and thought it was pretty heavy but still a little light, so i checked the material tag, and lo and behold, 100% polyester.

i thought maybe it’d be pretty cheap then, like $30-$50, but it was ON SALE for about $70, and i believe the original price was $90-$100.

i just think that it’s ridiculous to charge that much for something made with such a low quality material, but i guess it could be because of handiwork?

i generally try to thrift and limit buying a lot from fast fashion brands, but in doing that i also try to steer away from materials that are and feel very low quality (polyester, nylon, etc). when i do buy from fast fashion brands i try to do places like uniqlo and absolutely never touch shein, temu, etc.

Hey friends!

SOS - I need your fashion wisdom! I'm going to a wedding in Brazil in February (yes, peak summer, I know I'm going to melt 🥵).

Looking for the perfect dress/romper/jumpsuit and could use your suggestions! Here's what I'm thinking:

I want something:

• Super light and breezy (because... Brazilian summer)
• NO stamp patterns (trying something different)
• Colorful (you know me!)
• Comfy enough to wear with sneakers (because your girl needs to DANCE)

What do you think? Any of you have pieces that you love, and where did you get them?? Or any stores recommendations?

Also accepting any and all styling tips for surviving a wedding in Brazilian summer heat! 😅

Thanks!

Hello! I am going on a couple snow shoe hikes in January and am looking to get some soft shell pants. I saw Patagonia has some for about $150 but was wondering if there are any other options? I'm a 6'3" M with 34-36 waist if that helps

I found this brand Sisterhood through an Instagram ad recently and fell in love with their wool coats. I'm pretty much sold on them but am so wary of shopping online these days and can't find much about them aside from on Trustpilot, where they have a decent rating of 4.3. Have any of you tried their clothing or heard anything about them? How was the sizing, quality, customer experience etc?

Does anyone have any recommendation for ethical fashion brands that do goth, grunge, punk etc style clothing? Preferably something a bit more affordable but any recommendations is appreciated!

I know and accept that I’m nowhere near perfect, but as someone who used to purchase £100+ fast fashion hauls every other month from places such as PLT, Boohoo, Shein etc., many items from which would be worn once or not at all, and buy a new outfit for every single event (even zoom parties during lockdown when I didn’t even leave the house 🫣) I consider it an improvement.

Over the last year I have bought around 12 high quality or designer items (far from perfect I know), many of which came from Vinted, eBay, or charity shops, with the exception of a couple of new pieces that I saved up for, and I have not bought any ‘trendy’ items that don’t fit my personal style. Now one year on, I find that I always have an outfit ready for any event that I feel good in without buying extra, and my winter clothes are actually warm which was never the case when I exclusively wore fast fashion.

Yes, I did keep the fast fashion I already own and I still wear it. I just gradually recycle the items as they ‘break down’ and become unwearable, which is after around 10 wash cycles unfortunately.

Now my New Year’s resolution is it not buy any clothes, apart from the couple of things I’ve been saving for.

I'm looking for a brand similar to Belle Poque, though preferably with less polyester :)

European store idk if its in the west but its fs in the east im tryna not buy from fast fashion and I want to know if pepco fast fashion or not

I have read that naked cashmere and Pact are both ethical. I am unable to decide on what items that I want to purchase from naked Friday on Black Friday. Anyone purchased from them? If so, what did you like?

Hi everyone! I became super “crunchy” (I actually prefer earthy but whatever haha) during covid, I walk around barefoot when I can but also transitioned all my footwear to barefoot shoes, don’t wear bras, started swapping out as many single use plastics as I could, got into gardening etc. I also worked outside on my own for a while but I’m feeling a shift where I want to go back to the bar biz for a bit and experience that nice feeling of money flowing back into my life again lol. Which brings me to my questions: bras. I have no intention of going back to wearing underwire bras again, in fact I want to sell mine (very good condition vs bras with sparkles and all that). I have some Nike sports bras but I don’t like the idea of them anymore either bc I don’t want to put microplastic materials on my body but especially right on my boobs (I already think about this tanning in bikinis when I can’t be privately naked in nature lol) so I am looking for suggestions. I got one bra from branwyn which is really nice quality and made of merino wool, I like those aspects but I do not like how covering it is even though I picked the less covering option of the two. This seems to be what I find as an annoying trend of non-plastic based material brands.. very covering. I am a thong bikini girl with bikini tops as small as I can safely have them for the best tan lines and I want whatever sports bra/bralette type thing I buy to be cute for gym photos since I will also be wearing it there - I love the look of the gym shark one I attached BUT I want it to be in either made of cotton, hemp, merino wool or bamboo. Any suggestions let me know! I thought I found some cute options from somewhere called hara the label, but then I read really mixed reviews that didn’t sound good on here. So, suggestions are welcome! Thanks! ❤️

Hi friends! Does anyone know any details about the Babaa sale(s)? Is it specific items? All items? Do things sell out quickly?

Hi, I’m in the US looking for ethical pants $50 and under, like trousers, not sweatpants or leggings! Thank you!