Conscious consumption has the power to change the world. Do you agree? As the founder of a four-year-old jewellery-focussed social enterprise called Chic Made Consciously working to promote social and environmental rights through our fashion accessories, I of course agree. Founding Chic Made Consciously was the catalyst for me transitioning my life to one that...
Doesn’t shopping ethically just feel so darn good? And having a slew of great brands at your fingertips makes it uber convenient to know where to shop. Working as a designer in ethical fashion has connected me to some incredible makers and businesses in Canada. For those of you living across the pond, here are...
Phnom Penh, Cambodia: As I sit here at a cafe called Connecting Hands, in Phnom Penh Cambodia, it makes me almost emotional realizing that I’m actually here. I have moments of “holy crap”, still can’t believe this is where I am and this is what I’m doing. I feel a special connection to this place....
Toronto, Canada: We live in a world with immense complexities. New innovations, advancements in technology and sustainability are being explored every day to solve global problems. But still, there is the mentality that some problems don’t need ‘solving’. Some will argue that climate change is a hoax and others too will argue that sweatshops offer...
Toronto, Canada: When we look at the evolution of the fashion industry, it’s incredibly fascinating to me to see how it has drastically changed. Designers of the past seemed to incorporate facets of sustainability into their model, not purposefully, but because those elements are what represented a well-made product. This stood out to me last...
Toronto, Canada: My journey uncovering the truths in fashion has truly transformed the way I live my life. It was the catalyst for more awareness all all areas of my life and make me a better, more mindful human being all around. For the last three years, I have been running Chic Made Consciously (CMC), a...
The fashion industry is one of the largest polluting industries in the world. The average t-shirt travels over 35,000 kms before landing on your back. And it also takes more than seven full bathtubs of water to make one cotton t-shirt. Shocking right? It’s hard to believe but it’s true. And what many don’t know...
You’ve read my post “3 Practical Ways to Be a Better Ethical Fashion Influencer and Create Meaningful Change” and have decided to write an email letter to your favorite fashion brand. Good on you! So you’re here because you want to learn how to write that letter aren’t you? I’ll get to that in a...
Toronto, Canada: Towards the end of last year, I had the amazing opportunity to volunteer at World Ethical Apparel Rountable (WEAR) in Toronto. Hosted by Fashion Takes Action, it brings together industry experts and and is North America’s only convention focused on creating change in the textile and apparel industry. The WEAR sustainable fashion conference...
Toronto, Canada: It seems the world is finally waking up and understanding the detrimental impact of fast fashion. The unfortunate effect it has on our planet and garment makers the developing nations is insurmountable. The future of sustainability in fashion can seem overwhelming and daunting. It’s events like WEAR – World Ethical Apparel Roundtable that inspires...
Toronto, Canada: Fashion Revolution week this April 2017 marked the fourth year since the Rana Plaza factory collapse (the largest garment factory collapse in history, unfortunately taking the lives of over 1,100 people). It’s inspiring to see how far we’ve come as consumers challenging brands to be more transparent and asking #whomademyclothes? Along with questioning...
I really love Toronto. I may be biased as I was born and raised here, but after travelling to so many cities in the world I can confidently say Toronto is something special. The diversity of people and cultures nestled into this one hub makes this city quite unique from other big cities I’ve been...