Hi everyone! I’m trying to find secondhand listings for two pieces I’ve been looking for ahead of upcoming events.
ba&sh Romane dress (size S / 1)
VRG GRL Roma skirt (size 4)
I’m hoping to find them pre-owned rather than buying dupes, so if anyone knows resale platforms, listings, or any sustainable ways to track them down, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you!
A recurring thread for talking about things related to sustainable fashion. Be nice.
The greenwashing is getting way out of hand now. I used to rely on brands like Everlane for my basics, but with the recent buyout news, I am definitely really disappointed.
It seems like every brand slaps an "eco-friendly" tag (yes you H&M and Zara) on their site now just because they threw a bit of recycled polyester or other recycled material into a shirt.
I was scrolling the B Corp directory and found a few brands like Tentree and OGL that seem to have actual, audited closed-loop manufacturing, which supposedly keep the toxins closed off and not into the environment. But is checking these directories the only way we can verify what’s really going on behind the scenes now? How do you vet?
Is there a certain style/aesthetic you wish was more available? Or is there a particular garment you’d like to see? Is there a fabric you want to see more of?
I’d love to hear your thoughts as I’m hoping to sell some of my upcycled and repurposed creations.
I find that alternative styles (eg. hyperfeminine, goth etc.) aren’t so easy to find but maybe you have a different experience.
I am working on starting my company soon and facing a few sourcing problems. Could you please help me?
Would be truly grateful
Q1) Where do you source fabrics from and especially like sustainable fabrics?
Q2) How do you trust if the fabrics are truly sustainable?
Q3) Does anyone else find it really difficult to find these suppliers?
Also does anyone else also find it to be a bit exhausting to find the right fabric and coordinate with them??? I know it’s a process. Trying my best to learn at every point.
