April 22, 2020 at 04:50PM Even before the world was staying home, you could find me curled up in my apartment in some iteration of comfy loungewear on any given night and every weekend. Some of it cute, but most of it questionable – mismatched pajamas or ripped and pilled sweats and trackpants. Then, when I started working from home daily and wearing lounge clothes on repeat, it got to me. While there is nowhere to go and no one to dress for, pleasing myself became enough of a reason to find a great pair of sweats that could serve both fashion and function. Turns out, the right pair was an unlikely contender I had snagged on a whim while walking by the Brandy Melville store in my neighborhood a few months back. Let me preface this by saying, I don’t frequent Brandy Melville. It’s not on my usual list of shopping destinations, and when I say a “whim,” it is in the most literal sense of the word. I walked by on my way to pick up takeout, and there they were hanging in the window with a cropped top (that I did not purchase). Still, I stopped, admiring the vintage look and the perfect heather-gray color. It was enough to get me into the store and at the checkout counter all in under two minutes – and without actually trying them on. I threw them on at home, wore them with t-shirts and sneakers running errands, and added
Month: April 2020
Celebrate Earth Day From Home With These Virtual Events
April 22, 2020 at 04:30PM With the coronavirus forcing us all to stay indoors to stay safe, our world has begun to exist entirely online. From virtual meetings to Zoom game nights to Instagram livestreams, we’re relying on digital devices to connect with our friends and community. Organizations, too, are going virtual—London Fashion Week just announced a new digital platform to connect designers with media, buyers, consumers and more, and celebrities around the world are teaming up for virtual concerts and fundraising events. Earth Day is no different. The annual event for environmental awareness has taken its cause online, with countless events popping up around the globe to raise awareness about climate change and the planet’s future. Read on for a roundup of some of these virtual events. Virtual beach cleanup with Free Flow and BOLO Free Flow Activewear, a new Canadian brand of athletic wear made from recycled ocean waste, had originally planned a special beach cleanup event for Earth Day. Due to the pandemic, they pivoted to an online event instead: today, Free Flow and BOLO, a Toronto-based fitness studio, are partnering up on a Virtual Beach Cleanup event live on BOLO’s Instagram. For each one of BOLO’s IG Live viewers participating in the four-hour event (filled with a range of workouts, movement and mindfulness activities), Free Flow will be picking up 1kg of trash off a beach worldwide. View this post on Instagram Buy local, support global. ??? . Every Free Flow purchase cleans up to 5
24 Sustainable Brands That Will Completely Change the Way You Shop
April 22, 2020 at 04:31PM The topic of sustainability is one the fashion community has been discussing for years now. But there’s a difference between talking and actually doing something about it. Whether it’s using environmentally friendly fabrics or paying employees fair wages, many companies are taking the necessary steps to become more sustainable. Ahead, we’ve curated a list of companies with a mission to create eco-friendly designs that are just as stylish as the ones you see on the runway or at your favorite fast-fashion retailers. From Everlane to Reformation, these are the 24 feel-good brands that have set out to change the world (and the way you shop). Related: We Can Already Envision a Few Stars Wearing Everlane's New Sneaker (Cough, Meghan Markle) Continue Reading… Author Nikita Ramsinghani | Popsugar Selected by CWC
Burberry to Remake Items From Spring 2020 Collection With Sustainable Materials
April 22, 2020 at 04:00PM In celebration of Earth Day, which today marks its 50th anniversary, Burberry has announced the launch of a new collection made using sustainable materials. Called ReBurberry Edit, the collection consists of 26 pieces from the brand’s S/S20 collection, including capes, parkas, eyewear, accessories and the brand’s iconic trench coats. The new collection has been made using natural fibres, as well as scraps, industrial plastics and other recycled materials, like recycled polyester and nylon. View this post on Instagram Introducing the #ReBurberry Edit – a curation of pieces from the Spring/Summer 2020 collection, created from fabrics of the future . Our timeless Vintage check car coat, crafted from recycled polyester . #BurberryGeneration A post shared by Burberry (@burberry) on Apr 22, 2020 at 2:00am PDT //www.instagram.com/embed.js Additionally, each of the pieces in the brand’s key categories will now be adorned with a pistachio-coloured tag which tells customers the amount of natural fibres used in the product and whether the factory in which the piece was produced offers a living wage to its workers, among other things. The brand is referring to these markers as “positive attributes” and it wants all of its products to have more than one by 2022. As it stands, two-thirds of its products (across menswear and womenswear) have at least one. In a statement, Pam Batty, the vice president of corporate responsibility at Burberry, said, “By inviting customers to learn more about the sustainable credentials of our products through our labelling program, we
See Barbie Ferreira’s “Quarantine Givenchy Boot” Outfit in All Its Artistic Glory
April 22, 2020 at 04:00PM I’m sure Barbie Ferreira’s latest Instagram put a smile on everyone’s face. I couldn’t help but break out into the widest grin when I saw her “Quarantine Givenchy Boot Piece” in all its artistic glory living on my feed this morning. Relatable? The fact that Barbie was wearing an oversize graphic t-shirt with a subtle tie-dye fade to it while cooped up at home. I mean, I’m pretty sure I just wore mine yesterday (or was it the day before?). Not so relatable? The fact that she’s lounging around in boots that originally retailed for upwards of $1,500 and saw many red carpets in the highlight of their day. But alas, Barbie is an actress, and the Euphoria star has certainly mastered her own sense of style with the help of stylist Chris Horan. It’s a look that I’d call high-fashion edge meets athleisure, and clearly her stay home aesthetic mirrors that to a T. While I’m definitely not in the market for her sea-green boots at the moment, I’m all about her idea for “lampshading,” as we like to call it, aka wearing an oversize top with thigh-high boots – and her lived-in tee fits the bill. I’m sure we all can agree that even though we’re sheltering in place, sometimes it can feel nice to get lost in a game of dress up. Scroll down to see how to do it Barbie’s way. Related: These Celebrity #OOTDs Prove That Everyone Has a Different
Lovella Gold – Paul Valentine UK
Description Find a love that embraces all the colours and seasons with our Lovella Gold Watch. Designed with heart shaped links and crafted from the strongest stainless steel, this 18k gold plated watch embraces the strength and intensity of an everlasting love while resting comfortably around your wrist. Specification — Read on uk.paul-valentine.com/collections/all-watches/products/lovella-gold
Nudestix Introduces New Recycling Program to Celebrate Earth Day
April 22, 2020 at 03:00PM Canadian beauty brand Nudestix has announced a welcome new recycling initiative to celebrate Earth Day. Beginning today, the brand – loved for its multi-use, natural-looking products – is introducing the “Save a Tin” recycling program whereby customers will be able to easily recycle the brand’s signature black tins moving forward. The tins are made using tinplate, which the brand says “is incredibly durable for reuse and recyclability as a safe, clean and non-toxic material.” In fact, more than 90 per cent of tin plate is able to be recycled versus just 10 per cent of plastics. Additionally, the mirrors within the tins are “also recyclable in mixed metal streams and made from polystyrene, which is a non-toxic material.” The way the new recycling program works is that when customers place an order on the brand’s website, they’ll be given the option to add a free black compostable bag (made using 100 per cent Ethylene Vinly Acetate, a non-toxic, phthalate-free and environmentally friendly alternative to PVC plastics) to their order. Once customers have ten tins (that they aren’t using in other ways – such as for storing jewellery), they put the tins into the bag, seal it and take the pre-paid postage bag to their local post office to be sent directly to be recycled. From here, the tinplate is separated into bundle scrap mental to be used in new products. Speaking of the initiative in a release, Jenny Frankel, the brand’s CEO, said, “When we
Gymshark Vital Seamless Leggings – Pink Marl | Gymshark
Empowered through strength. – High waisted fit- Supportive ribbed waistband- Seamless shading contouring patterns- DRY technology- 58% Nylon, 32% Polyester, 10% Elastane- Model is 5’7″ and wears a size XS- Label Colour: Rose Slate Marl Train, sweat and perform in the Vital Seamless Leggings. Combining a high-waisted fit, supportive structure and seamless contours, they’re constructed to ensure confidence and support for a workout, with additional style for good measure. — Read on uk.gymshark.com/products/gymshark-vital-seamless-leggings-pink-marl
What Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s Life Is Like as They Quarantine With Archie
April 22, 2020 at 02:33PM Previous VideoPauseNext Video Unmute Current Time 0:05 Loaded: 19.18% Remaining Time –3:18 Fullscreen WATCH: MEGHAN AND HARRY’S CUTEST RELATIONSHIP MOMENTS Let it be known: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are taking quarantine seriously as they settle into their new Los Angeles home with their nearly one-year-old son Archie during the coronavirus pandemic. People got a little insight about the couple’s day-to-day from a source. Meghan and Harry are making no superfluous shopping trips—in fact, they aren’t really going out to shop at all. “They only leave their house for charity work,” the outlet’s source said. Meghan and Harry have been volunteering with Project Angel Food to deliver meals to those at risk and in need in Los Angeles. Paparazzi photographed them out doing so on Friday. The two were also photographed out once walking their two dogs, an excursion most dog owners are still doing. California’s shelter-in-home order allows for residents to go outside to exercise while social distancing. POOLGETTY IMAGES Meghan and Harry are still working from home, doing Zoom calls with organizations. Some of those calls have been made public, including Meghan’s with Hubb Community Kitchen. But when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are done work for the day, they’re done with work. “They spend their evenings at home as a family,” People‘s source said. “They haven’t had any visitors.” The couple has been FaceTiming though, E! reported previously. Yesterday, the Sussexes’ spokesperson confirmed they video called Queen Elizabeth II to wish her a happy 94th birthday. Archie joined too. A source told E! that Archie has been
Seven Upcycled Pieces to Make Your Closet More Eco-Friendly
April 22, 2020 at 02:09PM There are plenty of designers making old things new again—it’s a great way to curb the wastefulness of the fashion industry’s traditional production methods, and also results in garments and accessories that are incredibly unique. Looking to add something more environmentally-friendly to your wardrobe? Here are seven pieces of upcycled clothing (and a few accessories for good measure) to fit any budget. <div class="sjm-attachment-carousel–header gallery-container–vertical" data-slick='{"speed":400,"adaptiveHeight":true,"variableWidth":false,"centerMode":true,"centerPadding":"0","slidesToShow":1,"lazyLoad":"ondemand","prevArrow":"Previous”,”nextArrow”:”Next”}’ data-simplemodal=’false’ > 1/7 Aldgate dress ($492, The R Collective) This lightweight and versatile crepe dress will quickly become a staple thanks to its dreamy draped quality. Buy Now 2/7 Caravan mix flip flop bracelets ($16, Caravan and Company) Add to your arm party with this fun mix of bangles made from recycled flip flops. Buy Now 3/7 Dot insertion trouser ($365, Laugh By Lafaille) Spring forward with Montreal brand Laugh By Lafaille’s charming trousers, crafted with vintage textiles and a modern cut. Buy Now 4/7 Pop of colour t-shirt ($112, Zero Waste Daniel) Made from fabric scraps sourced by Fabscrap, a hub for facilitating a more circular fashion industry, this tee is anything but basic. 5/7 Cotton-blend jacket ($490, Myar) Everyone loves a good khaki jacket—this one comes with an off-beat Hawaiian shirt pattern on the back. Buy Now 6/7 Revivify blazer ($171, Blonde Gone Rogue) A boxy silhouette and asymmetrical detail give this blazer a business-meets-pleasure vibe. Buy Now 7/7 Meristem backpack ($554, Vanina) Food packaging refuse is a huge issue worldwide; this sweet bag made from a