We explore slow consumption, high style, and low waste.
Sustainable Sex Toys — Part 2: Loved Toys Last
Keep your sex toys in your bedroom and out of the trash! Following kat’s detailed guide to properly storing, cleaning, and charging your toys is your best bet that they’ll perform well and be safe to use for years to come.
Swift’s Midnights Release is an Eco Nightmare Dressed Like a Daydream
Taylor Swift’s limited edition vinyl for Midnights—released in five colors—looks like a smart marketing strategy, but it has a major ecological downside: vinyl is toxic to produce and is hazardous to your health. Here’s what every music lover should know about their record collection.
How to Shop Your Closet for TikTok Trends
Elise Nye — our social media strategist — picks out two totally opposite TikTok style trends (cozy Coastal Grandma and edgy Avant Apocalypse) and breaks down how to create looks for each without buying a single new piece of clothing.
How to Thrift Your Halloween Costume
Dressing up for Halloween is a great excuse to go thrift shopping and get creative with garments you already own. Here’s how to source a stunningly sustainable costume this year and build a costume trove for years to come!
Clothes Don’t Make the Kid
Phoebe was determined not to let her son become rowdy, truck-obsessed, or dress only in blue. But her attempts at building a gender-neutral wardrobe for him were more complicated than she expected.
The Never-Ending Baby Clothes Closet Clean-Out
Lydia, vintage seller and self-described “custodian of stuff,” remembers drowning in kid’s clothes by the time her son turned one, and offers advice for organizing and minimizing the steady stream of garments that come with raising a growing child.
14 Ways to Have a More Sustainable Wedding
A wedding is a celebration of a lifetime commitment so why does it involve so many single-use items? Here are some planet-friendly ways to approach your big day!
Jamie Miller, Designer and Seamstress
Jamie Miller is thriving as an independent sewist working with dynamic creatives in Pittsburgh and beyond. With almost 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Jamie reflects on how she has built communities across a variety of passion projects.
Sustainable Sex Toys — Part 1: Conscious Shopping
kat, an eco-conscious sexual being who has worked in sex toy retail (and tested a lot of toys), provides a comprehensive guide to finding high-quality and ethically-made sex toys that you’ll love for a long time.
TikTok Trends Get a Slow Fashion Makeover
Microtrends come and go in less time than standard shipping. How does one keep up without overconsuming? Social media strategist and vintage reseller Elise Nye and Design Director Haley Burson show us how by styling three looks using pieces from Haley’s existing wardrobe — no purchase necessary!
Good for the Sole: The Hidden Joys of Shoe Repair
Iris’s trip to a cobbler in the industrial repair district of Monterrey, Mexico, opens up a world of feel-good experiences: supporting a local business, approaching fashion sustainably, and giving new life to a pair of well-loved shoes.
Ella of Red Bean Dream
Ella, the knit and crochet designer behind Red Bean Dream, talks openly about being copied by fast fashion brands, the pressure to lowball her pricing, and why she loves making patterns for her community.
What I Earned Reselling Clothes for One Year on Depop, Poshmark, Mercari, and Vinted
Haley, an experienced online clothing reseller, discloses her one-year earnings on Depop, Poshmark, Mercari, and Vinted and tells us what motivates her to stay in the resale game (it’s not the profit).
The Case of the Haunted Lingerie Store
There’s unseen labor in any retail job, but in Casey Gilly’s case, the “unseen” was an actual haunting of the mall store where she worked. She tried to do something about it, but the paranormal activities only escalated from unsettling to utterly terrifying.
Summer Recap of Resale Apps
Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the months of July, August and September 2021.
Tricks and Treats to Dressing Up Sustainably for Halloween
Kiss the days of last-minute Amazon orders for Halloween goodbye and embrace the concept of a community costume closet. With a little planning and a lot of secondhand hunting, you’ll never be caught unprepared for a theme night again!
The Beauty of Being “Enough”
As an immigrant and woman of color, finding my community helped me repair my burnout from years of striving to fit in. It also inspired my entire approach to beauty and wellness.
What Tattoos Mean for Body Acceptance
Tattoos are fascinating, beautiful and paradoxical forms of expression. In this tattoo tour, contributors bare their souls and share what having tattoos means to them, especially when it comes to connecting with their own bodies.
Smart in Tartan
This dress is a star player in outfits for all occasions, from cozy days at home to “casual gothic” outings with my girlfriends.
Burnt-Orange Brilliance
This bold, practical jumper makes every outfit pop. I’ve worn it at least a hundred times — in summer, snowfall, and everything in between.