Nasty Gal is one of the biggest fast fashion brands in the game, contributing to the growth of one of the largest online fashion monopolies—Boohoo. The Boohoo Group owns many brands that are responsible for harming the environment by mass producing cheap fabric with fibers that pollute our waters. Their destructive manufacturing is not limited …
This past weekend, the largest gathering of African-American musical talent took place in New Orleans: ESSENCE Festival 2019. ESSENCE magazine is an editorial brand that reports news, entertainment, wellness, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle content for African-American women. The magazine is dedicated to speaking directly to black women in every aspect of their lives: personal, business, …
Fast fashion. You may have heard the term before and it probably wasn’t in the most positive connotation. As our desire for fashion that can keep up with ever-changing trends has grown over the past few decades, fashion companies have adopted a model that prioritizes quantity over quality. The clothing and textile industry has evolved …
As a socially conscious company built on diversity and tolerance, it seems only fitting for our team to share our personal stories on these subjects. Culture influences our beliefs, values, and traditions—what is close to our hearts. But our accounts of culture don’t start with us. These narratives trail back to our ancestors seeking refuge …
Sudan is flooded with demonstrations calling for revolution in the transition of President Omar Hassan Al-Bashir’s 30 year term to new leadership. Under Al-Bashir’s command, it is alleged that he directed the genocides of the indigenous tribes in the Darfur region of Sudan. The Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa tribes were displaced from their homes due …
Metal straws, reusable water bottles, innovative recyclable packaging- we’ve come up with lots of ways to help reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in the ocean as a result of man-made products. But one source of pollution that you may not immediately think of actually lies in your closet. Chances are, your wardrobe …
Not only can being a woman get expensive (don’t even get us started on the price of bras!)- it can also get complicated! With so much information out there about what’s the best way to take care of our bodies, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and conflicted about what to believe. It’s also easy to …
The end of pride month is inching closer and we’re sad because that means no more pride festivals. But we have a lot to reflect on this month because we had so SO many fun festivals, later this month we have the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, and not to mention Taylor Swift dropped her new …
If you’ve been paying attention to any of the current headlines surrounding women’s reproductive rights, it might be easy to forget that we’re living in 2019 and not the 1950’s. Alabama recently passed a state law that is the most restrictive stance on abortion that has ever been legalized. Under the law, all cases of …
