“But what am I supposed to do next?” This was actually one of the questions I asked myself when the world went into lockdown during the last week of March in 2020. I was so busy doing, I had completely disconnected from myself. I … more

Our eco-friendly Vegan Leather Guide: Apple, Cork, Pinatex, Cactus, & Mushroom Leather The ongoing debate of which vegan leather alternatives are the most sustainable is, well, ongoing.  We all understand at this point that traditional leather, usually made from cowhide, isn’t necessarily a debate … more

It’s time to understand the journey of secondhand clothing post-export: the salvage market. Where the salvage market thrives is within developing countries that are willing to take in millions of tonnes of “stuff” every year via shipping containers. These items go for resale in street markets and usually small shops run by marginalized communities.

Contributor Jazzmine Raine digs into what effect the growing interest in secondhand fashion is having on people and the environment – are we swapping unsustainable shopping for something better?