It is Secondhand September and in the spirit of buying preloved, we thought we’d share a small list of our favourite brands that sell secondhand clothing, online, as well as some thrifting tips. We love to follow these brands not only because we’d love to buy the gems they find, but also because they are…
Author: Cnscs Platform
Part 3: cnscs_vocab
If you’ve been following cnscs_ for a while, you’ll know that as a part of our Sustainability School section, we are sharing an ever-growing vocabulary list to help you on your sustainability journey. In Part 1 of cnscs_ vocab we highlighted 11 terms that are helpful to understand when discussing sustainable and ethical fashion. And,…
Loved Clothes Last
In April, for Fashion Revolution Week, we posted an IGTV talking about two of our loved items. Marthe left a comment, a few months later, which said, “Sometimes I rewatch this, because I love it and it inspires me.” That comment warmed our hearts and inspired us to start this series. We want to share…
People: Luh’ra
Luh’ra is a local musician whose music brings us joy and whose personal style inspires us, always. We love creating these cnscs_ people conversations, because they allow us to connect with people we admire, in many, different ways, and share them with you. We always leave the calls feeling refreshed and inspired, and our chat…
Clothing is a Crop
When we think about where our clothes come from, we often think about clothing manufacturers, designers and retailers. But, before the retailers, manufacturers and designers, almost all clothing that comes from natural fibres begins at a farm. This article is an introduction to the link between clothing and agriculture because if we go back to…
Visuals: Platonic
Platonic is a purely spiritual relationship; free from sensual desire, between two persons. This visual compilation is an ode to the enchanting connections we form with people that allow us to be nothing short of exactly who we want to be; people that allow us to express ourselves in our freest form. Green Outfit details:…
Clothing “waste”
Where do the used clothes that we donate end up when they can’t be sold? The truth is, they usually end up in the ocean or in a landfill. If you are curious about where clothing “waste” ends up and the politics and impact of textile waste, you should look into the OR Foundation’s multimedia…
People: Amy Ayanda
Amy Ayanda is a local artist and musician whose work we have adored for years. We love being a part of the community that Amy has created, online and offline, and the artworks and tunes she makes add so much joy to our feeds and lives. So, we hopped on a video call and had…
Part 2: cnscs_ vocab
It’s been a while, but we are back with the next instalment of ‘cnscs_ vocab’! We created this segment of cnscs_, because we believe that it is important for us, as consumers and people interested in living more consciously, to learn the terminology and basic definitions that are often used in the sustainability space, so…
Visuals: Lockdown Looks
That’s a wrap on our Lockdown Looks outfit challenge! We created this challenge, because we wanted you to remind you that you can have fun with your outfits, and get dressed up, even during lockdown. But, we also wanted to use this challenge to highlight, amplify, share and celebrate BIPOC brands, style influencers, artists, writers…
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