When I was browsing the May 2019 issue of Fashion at the dentist office last week I was surprised to see an article devoted to luxury workwear. I was surprised because I'm used to thinking of workwear, particularly the jumpsuit, as a-fashionable. Jumpsuit love I'm incredibly drawn to the idea of jumpsuits as regular wear. Regular readers of this blog may be able to guess what originally inspired this interest. The Royal Dress Society and the Jumpsuit Project But, this interest took on … [Read more...]
Fashionable ethics
There is no ethical consumption under capitalism. I'm not sure who first uttered this phrase, but I often hear it, usually accompanied by an exasperated or defeated sigh. The internet tells me that social media users are responsible for the phrase. An ad popped up in my email today that elicited a defeated sigh from me. It is for a company that aims to, among other admirable initiatives, use recycled materials and make supply chains transparent. The ad included some kudos the company has … [Read more...]