5 Sustainable Fashion Bloggers To Follow For Ethical Fashion Choices
Lucy Shea, CEO of the sustainability brand called Futerra, said: "The revolution will look fabulous." However, starting a fashion revolution is difficult if you do not have a tribe. And so here's a list of 5 best sustainable fashion bloggers to follow.
What is sustainable fashion, and why does it matter? Although there is some debate as to the actual numbers, some say that fashion is the second most polluting industry in the world after oil. Here are some headline statistics:
- Making our clothes consumes 10% of the world's carbon[1]
- One garbage truck of textiles is wasted every second[2]
- The fast fashion industry creates 20% of wastewater globally[1]
- Fashion suppliers manufacture 63% of our clothes from synthetic oil-based raw materials
- In the last 15 years, clothing production has doubled[2]
- We're missing out on $460bn worth of value by throwing out clothes that could continue to be worn[2]
We must think more ethically and sustainably about our clothing and fashion choices. Check out our selection of sustainable fashion bloggers.
Many feature and celebrate ethical clothing brands doing their part to help reduce the impact of fast fashion. These brands' blogs will not only give you some style inspiration, but they are also an excellent place to find like-minded people who share your interests in ethical fashion.
You'll also find many champion recycling and upcycling of fashion. Buying second-hand from one of our picks of the best online thrift stores can help you make a positive step toward helping the environment.
As you explore their pages, be sure to interact, ask questions, let them know that you appreciate their contributions, and make a friend or two!
5 Sustainable Fashion Bloggers to Follow
1. Sustainably Chic
The Sustainably Chic blog is popular for the latest news from sustainable fashion brands, green beauty, and eco-friendly fashion advice. Natalie, a woman with an already budding career in fashion, started the blog in 2014.
She quickly realized that although she was in the industry, she wanted a way to express her disagreements with ethical standards and share her personal style.
Hence, Sustainably Chic was born. Natalie has written the blog for seven years and offers tons of eco-friendly fashion advice. My favorite part is the conscious list section, where you can find helpful lists on everything from ethically made rompers to sustainable nursing clothing, all from ethical fashion brands carefully selected for their eco values.
2. Season + Salt
With this blog, Andrea encourages her readers to "ditch fast fashion and buy clothing that is good for people and the environment." Her bio states, "I'm here to show you that ethics and style are not mutually exclusive." She makes good on that promise as she loads Season + Salt with style advice for all seasons.
Andrea also uses Season + Salt to support independent ethical designers. She has a category labeled 'Where to Shop' filled with stores stocking ethical brands to help you find everything from hipster-chic outfits to baby wear.
3. Ethical Elephant
Ethical Elephant may look like a cute, playful website, but their research efforts could rival that of mainstream journalists. The blog, started by Vicky Lu, shares cruelty-free and vegan lifestyle advice for anyone looking to go vegan in all aspects of their lives. She also explains that it's not about being the perfect vegan but about starting today and trying your best.
You can find everything from shopping guides to cruelty-free brand lists and reviews on this blog. My favorite section has to be the 'Coupons' page, where there's always a nice discount code waiting to help your sustainable lifestyle on the way.
4. Blog of CSF- Centre for Sustainable Fashion
The blog of CSF is a collection of the research and writing of a group of contributors. The Centre for Sustainable Fashion (CSF) is a Research Centre of the University of the Arts London at the London College of Fashion.
They explore the hidden aspects of the fashion industry that are usually not obvious at first glance. Therefore, if you're looking for structured, well-researched articles on the sustainable and ethical fashion industry, this blog promises a weekly update of just that.
5. Eco-Stylist
Eco-Stylist is an online retail store for ethical men's fashion, but their blog is a quality reserve of sustainable fashion information. Their topics range from challenging the norms of fashion for the modern man to tips on repurposing old clothing items.
Best of all, they curate lists of the best brands for people with sizes that are usually not on mainstream size lists. So, if you're looking to find men's clothing that will never end up in a landfill or find the most sustainable shoe in the world, Eco-Stylist's eco-friendly fashion blog has it all.
Inspired by Our Sustainable Fashion Bloggers?
With this list of sustainable fashion blogs, you don't have to look any further for eco-friendly and ethical fashion inspiration. These bloggers also do their research and bring to light new sustainable brands and information you might need to know about the impact of the clothes you wear.
Whether you're down the line or just starting out on your sustainable journey or zero-waste lifestyle, you'll find plenty of ideas and inspiration by clicking on any of the blogs we've featured. Enjoy!
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Jen’s a passionate environmentalist and sustainability expert. With a science degree from Babcock University Jen loves applying her research skills to craft editorial that connects with our global changemaker and readership audiences centered around topics including zero waste, sustainability, climate change, and biodiversity.
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