“Why has clothing become disposable?.”

I love my job because it inspires me to learn and grow. The more I educate myself about textiles, fast fashion, and the harmful effects of the clothing industry on human health and the environment, the more I know I am on the right path.

I love designing clothes that make people look and feel fabulous, But I also enjoy sharing what I have discovered and learning from others. 

At my shows, I have amazing conversations about fast fashion, body confidence, fabric chemicals, local shopping benefits, the environmental impact of fashion, women's empowerment and the joy of thrift store shopping. I love it, and I have learned so much. 

It drives me nuts that clothing has become disposable. We have forgotten that all clothes are made by hand, that they are all handmade by someone. Many people handle your clothes, and why do only some deserve to be paid? Why do we not care how the workers and the planet are treated?

Our shopping choices must extend beyond style and comfort. We must understand where our clothes come from and what happens to them after we are finished with them. 

We generate increasing amounts of textile waste, making the fashion industry one of the worst polluters globally. I want to do my part to change this. I want my customers to feel good about how my designs make them look and feel and to feel good about their shopping decisions.

Over the past few years, more and more sustainable fashion companies have emerged as a powerful way to reduce our ecological footprint, promote more ethical practices within the industry, and help people think about their shipping decisions. 

I understand it can be overwhelming and heartbreaking at times. Still, educating yourself about the chemicals in your fabrics, the people who made them, who got paid, and the remarkable individuals leading the slow fashion movement is essential. Let me know if you find anything interesting. In my next blog, I will discuss Tencel Fabric in more detail.

 Be kind to yourself, others and the planet because we all deserve some love.

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