Ethically made fashion can be somewhat of a tender issue for Asian folks due to the negative association with clothing made in Asia, primarily China. Clothing made overseas is not inherently unethical and the reason why so much unethical clothing…
BRAND FEATURE; Decade Studio
Breaking in jeans is a unique pain I subject myself to that in the moment never feels worth it, but once it’s done I forget the struggles of bending over, sitting down and just generally being a person who needs…
10 SUSTAINABLE & ETHICAL KNITWEAR BRANDS
Sweater weather is here and while I run hot and usually don’t like to layer up, there is something about a good knit that just hits different. However, not all knits are made the same. Stay cozy and cute when…
10 Canadian Ethical & Sustainable Loungewear Brands
Well, here we are. Mid autumn, still spending copious amounts of time at home (I hope you’re all still staying home practicing safe quarantine measures) and chilling in our sweatpants. Prior to the pandemic I didn’t own a single pair…
Q&A: Fashion Designer Evan Clayton
Evan Clayton brings me back to my Style by Fire days. Imagine me, a baby Blanche Macdonald fashion grad, attending my first fashion week and seeing highly editorial and well designed fashion pieces on drag queens for the first time….
Q&A: Katy from Attire Media
Have you ever met someone and vibed with them right from the get-go? That was what happened when I met Katy last year. We met at a beach-cleanup/mediation event hosted by ethical swimwear brand, OCIN, so it’s not surprising that…
10 Ethical & Sustainable Activewear Brands
I have more leggings than I do regular pants I think… Is it because I live in Vancouver or is it because of the fact that I’ve turned into one of those weirdos who loves to break a sweat? Known…
10 UNDER 10K: Vancouver Based Businesses Perfect for WFH
I don’t know about y’all but this is my third week in self-isolation and a lot of my day revolves around creating Tik Toks, video chats and watching IG Live workouts (and sometimes even doing them!) We’ve all joked about…
10 Ethical Intimates Brands
Another photo of me in my underwear to add to the internet. You’re welcome. This bra is from Sokoloff Lingerie. Wow – another ethical brand round up even though every time I attempt one of these it exhausts all of…
10 Ethical Footwear Brands
Me and my cute feet in my Stori shoes. Woah, Vicki are you doing another ethical fashion round up even though the last one took you weeks to complete? I SURE FUCKING AM. I love doing these ethical footwear brands…
20 Canadian & Ethical Swimwear Brands
Image courtesy of Nettle’s Tale It’s almost that time of year that we all dread; swimsuit shopping season. While my journey with loving and accepting my body has gone through its fair share of trials and tribulations one thing has…
BRAND FEATURE; Nettle’s Tale Clothing
There was a very raw moment for me about a year ago when I was invited to a fancy dinner party and less than 15 minutes before I had to leave I realized that the dress I picked out to…