Here we go! https://lucy-yak.mention-me.com/m/ol/be4ct-lucy-keller

Looking for some fancier crop tops in some brighter colors. Pastels wash me out, but white is okay if it’s not too basic.

No graphic tees and nothing super strappy. In search of something more form fitting and not baggy/flowy.

hi everyone. I am actually planning to create a clothing brand which is ethical and affordable especially for women going for work and university. I am also planning to sell it on etsy. I know i will have many competition there but where else can i promote/sell my products on the international market?

I am currently looking in to ASKET, COS, and LA relaxed t shirts. I'd really like a normal fitting t-shirt and a slightly shrunken cropped fit shirt as well. Would love to hear opinions if anyone has tried these brands!

This really made me think about my own consumption, as someone who tries to only buy secondhand.

https://www.ted.com/talks/josephine_philips_the_simple_solution_to_fast_fashion

Does anyone know if the brand Shiny By Nature is actually ethical? I really love the size inclusivity of the brand, but I've noticed a few odd things about them. It seems like their stuff is ALWAYS half off. Pants I've been eyeing have an original price of $70, which I think is a pretty good deal anyway, but I always see them on sale for $35. I don't understand how they could make profit from a constant sale like that, especially since they claim on their website that all their manufacturing partners are BSCI certified and use sustainably sourced materials, which I'd assume are expensive to continue working with. I really want to buy from the brand, but this kinda stuff gives me a few red flags that are turning me off.

Im a petite woman, unisex or for women styles ok.

I bought some underwear and a tank top from them in March 2023. The tank top was slightly discounted because it was overstock, but listed at $55 originally.

The same tank is now listed on their website for $24. Other products are also cheaper. Wondering what the cause is for the sudden decrease in five months time. I'm questioning the quality and company ethics with the dramatic price decrease.

I know they were acquired in July 2022; however, I bought from them for the first time after the acquisition.

The only one I know of is called Good on You.

Basically what it says in the title: If you find a design that was obviously stolen, is there any way to find the brand that originally made the design?

I am currently looking for some pleated trousers that I can wear out and about. I'm really having a hard time finding some, especially in a brown color.

Update: I have seen Caves Collect Trousers, however the shipping is pretty pricy since they come from Australia and I'm worried about sizing and having to send them back. Any opinions on this brand would help!

After years working on this project behind the scenes, building a wordpress site at a snails pace through trial and error, I finally launched a new slow fashion platform specialising in footwear — cobbledgoods.com

In an industry suffering from greenwashing and corporate domination we're making thoughtful choices simple by finding and vetting brands for you.

Unlike other sustainable fashion platforms, we think the one thing more important than the sustainability attributes of the products is business design – who is in control of the business and what's the business purpose.

The reason why is simple. Small indie business are not beholden to shareholders and they tend to have a purpose beyond profits. This makes them much more reliable and trustworthy in terms of their sustainability claims and behaviour.

Small biz also have the inherent benefits of not being big enough to lobby governments or squeeze suppliers, and they don’t funnel your money into the pockets of Wall Street or billionaires who will use it to further concentrate their power. 

For these reasons Cobbled Goods exclusively features small independent businesses on our platform.

It's an approach inspired by the leading business design theorist Marjorie Kelly and recent guidance from Kate Raworth's Doughnut Economics Action Lab (DEAL).

On top of all this, there are some really cool and unique kicks from brands you've likely never heard of. I hope you'll make Cobbled Goods you first stop next time you're looking for new shoes.

If anyone has feedback good or bad, or any indie footwear brand recommendations, I'd love to hear all of it :)

And for anyone that wants to stay up to date there's an email list signup at the bottom of cobbledgoods.com's homepage or you can find us on IG – @cobbledgoods

Cheers,

Ariel

I stumbled across Rihoas and found several pieces that I really like. However, after doing some googling it seems that they likely use unethical sourcing/manufacturing practices. Does anybody have suggestions for an ethical/sustainable alternative with similar clothing?

I’m at a loss. Every bra I have purchased is so uncomfortable.

Any women with a similar body type have a bra they love?

I’m 5’6” and 136 pounds, wide rib cage so I always have worn either a 36 B or a 34 C. My breasts have gotten smaller after having children so a B cup fits much more comfortably without cupping.

I’m begging you for recommendations because I’m tired of wasting money!

Tysm!

hi all - I am once again looking for ethical shoe brands. Last time I asked this I got a lot of recs for shoes that just wouldn’t be appropriate for my workplace. My major thing I look for when buying new is companies that pay a fair wage that is my number 1 priority.

Can someone recommend brands that specialise or have a range of professional shoes. Specifically closed toe, flat shoe or small heels and NO sneakers. And up to EU40 shoe as that’s my size. Styles such as Mary Jane’s, loafers, sling back heels ect.

Some I know of already: alohas, Augusta the brand, feners, poppy barley, radical yes

Side note: obviously I know second hand first > but I am having a tricky time finding the kinds of shoes I need secondhand in my size and good condition.

Thanks!!

Hi everyone,

I'd like to share that I've been wanting to sell waist beads for about a year now. I fell in love with them when I was studying at university and bought them from an individual who had her own IG shop selling waist beads.

I've bought the materials to make them and made some samples and I'm still learning more about them as I go along such as how to measure them, different ways to tie them, different sizing of the beads, strings, designs I want to follow and the cultural aspect of where they come from as well.

I have been reading and watching waist beads and have learned that they originate from Africa and Egypt. I am now seeking advice on whether or not it would be appropriate to sell them due to their cultural aspects.

The vision of how I'd like to sell them is to acknowledge the roots of where waist beads come from and advocate for body positivity. I enjoy spending time creating these waist beads and would to share them with people.

Is it wrong that I'd like to pursue selling waist beads as an Asian woman? I genuinely want to be more educated on the topic and appreciate any opinions/recommendations.

I hobbled home yet again after wearing my current pair of heels to a wedding this weekend, and vowed it would be the last time! I'm desperately in search of an ethical brand that makes comfortable heels / heeled sandals for weddings, etc.

And ideally vegan - I know vegan leather is controversial wrt sustainability, but it's what I'm looking for. TIA!

I’m striking out; didn’t know if anyone had come across a long (ie to the calf) hooded cardigan, open front (no buttons) somewhere that is ethically sourced. It’s been my Moby Dick this week.

Hi everyone, I’m looking to start bringing some of my clothing designs to life, and I want to be as ethical and sustainable as possible, but I don’t know where to start looking for manufacturers.

I would like to be able to do things like buy plain t-shirts in bulk, so I can sew on designs myself, but I would also like to be able to send my designs to the manufacturer and go through the whole process of working with them on bringing the design to life.

Can someone point me in the right direction? Thank you in advance 🥹💗

Looking for tall (knee high) flat boots that are ethically sourced leather (cast offs from meat industry or scraps/cast offs from other leather industries). I’d prefer actual leather so I can keep them forever. For example Nisolo has great ethics for leather sourcing but doesn’t make tall boots.