Thank you so much for taking the time to put together this thoughtful post, Elizabeth! It's a welcome contrast to the usual Labor Day sale roundups currently pummeling my inbox. I am reminded that I vote with my dollar, and as summer closes out, it's a ripe time to be more conscious about what I'm supporting. xoxo
Thank you for doing this research - I love this brand insight! I’ve been learning lots from a local Canadian company - ROWE apparel and making intentional purchases for my lounge wear as well as looking to Nicole & Rose (also Canadian) for beautifully made linen pieces. The women behind these brands believe in paying fair wages, supporting the craftwork of sewing clothing, and making pieces that stand the test of time. Barb at ROWE always refers to Aja Barber for fast-fashion learning if anyone is interested!
Thank you for your insights on the fashion and how she is supporting these brands. These fashion choices are beautiful and innovative.
Most of these brands are expensive and out of reach for most of us. Are there less expensive brands that are creating looks similar to what she wears that have ideals and principles similar to hers?
Hi Frances, I absolutely hear you and will give some thought to alternatives. Apparel supply chains are such that much of what these brands offer, in terms of slow fashion, lower quantities / less waste, sustainable practices, fair wages, etc, leads to higher prices for the consumer. Resale sites like the RealReal have decent assortments, often around half the retail price. Still not cheap, I acknowledge, but could be a good starting point? Will be on the look out for other options tho!
Thank you! I understand what you are saying about slow fashion, fair wages, ecofriendly, etc., and I respect that and those concerns. That being said, even at half price those beautiful clothes are unattainable for most of us, I would imagine. Thanks for thinking of other possible options, such as similar styling from another brand. Thanks!
Thank you so much for taking the time to put together this thoughtful post, Elizabeth! It's a welcome contrast to the usual Labor Day sale roundups currently pummeling my inbox. I am reminded that I vote with my dollar, and as summer closes out, it's a ripe time to be more conscious about what I'm supporting. xoxo
Thank you for this kind comment, Audrey! I found this to be such a welcome reminder, too.
Thank you for doing this research - I love this brand insight! I’ve been learning lots from a local Canadian company - ROWE apparel and making intentional purchases for my lounge wear as well as looking to Nicole & Rose (also Canadian) for beautifully made linen pieces. The women behind these brands believe in paying fair wages, supporting the craftwork of sewing clothing, and making pieces that stand the test of time. Barb at ROWE always refers to Aja Barber for fast-fashion learning if anyone is interested!
Love Cuyana! Amazing quality but not at the price of high end designers, especially their leather bags.
Thank you for your insights on the fashion and how she is supporting these brands. These fashion choices are beautiful and innovative.
Most of these brands are expensive and out of reach for most of us. Are there less expensive brands that are creating looks similar to what she wears that have ideals and principles similar to hers?
Thanks!
Hi Frances, I absolutely hear you and will give some thought to alternatives. Apparel supply chains are such that much of what these brands offer, in terms of slow fashion, lower quantities / less waste, sustainable practices, fair wages, etc, leads to higher prices for the consumer. Resale sites like the RealReal have decent assortments, often around half the retail price. Still not cheap, I acknowledge, but could be a good starting point? Will be on the look out for other options tho!
Thank you! I understand what you are saying about slow fashion, fair wages, ecofriendly, etc., and I respect that and those concerns. That being said, even at half price those beautiful clothes are unattainable for most of us, I would imagine. Thanks for thinking of other possible options, such as similar styling from another brand. Thanks!
Great information and backstory Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on the fashion behind Meghan’s outfit choices!
Thanks for the detailed piece. In the cuyana range is there a bag large enough to carry a laptop, water bottle etc