COS's New Season Collection May Be Pretty, But You'll Love These Earth Friendly Alternatives
Bianca Foley
One of the hardest things about making the switch to more mindful consumption was being able to still find the pieces that fit my style and that I actually like. Breaking out of the habit of fast fashion is not easy and as a self proclaimed *former* queen of all consumers, I still browse the new in sections of some of my previous faves, but purely to get some inspo.
Years ago, I couldn’t go past a COS or Zara without popping my head round the door. Nowadays, I’d rather check out the latest pieces online and choose to buy timeless items from brands that champion more sustainable practices.
For those of you who are still browsing the high street, I have made it easy for you to make a few simple and sustainable swaps ahead of the party season…
Summer might be nearly over but we’d argue that September is actually the biggest month around for sustainability – not only is it Secondhand September and Sustainable Fashion, but you’ve also got Fairtrade Fortnight and Zero Waste Week too. Here’s our September round-up of the things to do that are making into ours….
In honour of Second-Hand September, Alice Hartwell has created a rundown of her 10 favourite resellers to simplify your step forward towards responsible shopping habits.
Our editor-in-chief shares all of the homeware pieces that are featuring on her birthday/Christmas/treat yourself lists – expect colourful, eclectic picks, balanced out with a few minimalist pieces thrown in for good measure.