During Fashion Revolution Week, I had the opportunity to shop at the My Sister’s Closet Commercial Drive location. I took my time to look through each rack and select items that I knew would work perfectly in my wardrobe. I was quick to grab these beautiful periwinkle blue trousers. Not only were they my size, they were by a local designer I already have hanging in my closet. These beauties are by Vancouver designer Tilda Ruvinga of TK by…
Over the past several years, I have been on a journey to a more sustainable and ethical wardrobe. So, what does that mean? For me that has meant choosing to buy less, wearing the items I already own more and for longer, mending or altering when possible, shopping secondhand first, then opting for local sustainable brands next, and choosing natural fabrics whenever I can. Over this past couple of years, I have almost completely quit shopping with fast fashion brands.…
