Slow fashion has become a popular movement in the fashion industry. The movement takes into account ethical, eco-conscious, and sustainable efforts. Unlike fast fashion brands, slow fashion brands take conscious efforts in their decision-making. They value human rights, animal rights and the sustainability of our planet.

The Makings of a slow fashion brand

• Made from sustainable, high quality materials
• Focus on timeless rather than trends
• Have a max of 2-3 collections per year
• Often found in smaller, local, boutiques as opposed to chain enterprises
• They are transparent; they value their employees

For so long, I’ve been stuck with the mentality that clothes are disposable. I got caught up feeling like I needed something new to wear everyday. I felt pressured by all the pics, hauls and try on sessions I saw on IG. Have you ever felt this way? It was as if posting a picture of the same piece was strictly forbidden. And, oh boy, what an awful mentality to have.

I heard of slow fashion but never really did the research because, honestly, I didn’t really want to. And then, I did. The detrimental impacts are, in lack of a better word, incredible. In an ethical, economical, and environmental standpoint, fast fashion has made a stand and I don’t want any part of it. If you haven’t watched The True Cost, a documentary on Netflix, it is a great resource to guide you through the ugliness of the fast fashion world.

My goal is to be conscious. I want to invest in pieces I cherish and style over and over again. I buy pieces that make me happy. So why not show off all the ways it brings me joy? You’ll be seeing a lot more repeats to show how I get the most out of all the pieces I invest in. I want to inspire all of you to see your clothes as enduring, as opposed to single-use items

I’m not perfect, though I strive to be my best self, and I know this isn’t something I can change in a week. I haven’t purchased any clothing in a while and plan on investing on staple pieces. I am also making a conscious effort to only partner with sustainable brands I trust and want to share with you all.

Are you part of the slow movement? Will you join me?

21 Ethical & Sustainable Fashion Brands to Check Out

1. ABLE
2. Everlane
3. Reformation
4. KOTN
5. Outdoor Voices
6. Thought Clothing
7. PACT
8. Nisolo
9. Veta
10. Tradlands
11. Encircled
12. Cuyana
13. Eileen Fisher
14. Boden
15. Indigenous
16. People Tree
17. Back Beat Rags
18. Whimsey + Row
19. Elizabeth Suzann
20. MATTER
21. Sotela

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