1. Naja | For the classic chick [Christine Bustier, $68] Naja is a true triple threat – a 360-degree, ethical and eco-friendly brand. The brand employs single mothers or female heads of households that are paid above market wages with healthcare benefits. Every child of the garment worker receives books, school supplies, uniforms…
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As most of you know from Instagram, I had a bit of a speed bump in December as I was recently diagnosed with the big C (aka cancer – specifically a very rare form called synovial sarcoma). In all honesty, I’m not too fond of the word “cancer” so I opted for the…
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1. Tata Harper Best for: Moisturizers and Cleansers Recently launching a t-shirt collaboration with conscious fashion brand, Maiyet, this green beauty brand is not slowing down anytime soon. The “Kiss Me, I’m Non-Toxic” campaign donated $30 to the Breast Cancer Fund’s Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, to raise awareness of harmful ingredients in beauty…
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Over the past ten years, fashion, social responsibility and philanthropy have become more intertwined, supporting one another. For Jessica Hendricks Yee, social ethics and responsible innovation have always been at the core of her brand, The Brave Collection’s, DNA. While teaching English in Southeast Asia, Jessica explored Cambodia and was awe-inspired by the…
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I have to admit that throughout my professional and educational career, the word sustainable, fair trade, and ethical have been thrown around a lot. I have studied these terms, read the stories and know it is a pretty scary world out there when you see how cushy your life is compared to others.…
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