Cora Maria

Jacket - fast fashion. Dress - unknown supply chain. Shoes - overseas purchase. Everything - synthetic af. Sorry everyone, but it’s time for some harsh truths. Last blogpost I wrote about why alternative fashion is sustainable , and now I will discuss why it’s not. Celebrating any step in the right direction is encouraging, but knowing the negatives shows you the way forward. This blogpost is one of the most important I have ever written, and I hope that after weeks of struggle I am able to do this topic justice. Disclaimer: There are few reliable resources that discuss the relationship between sustainability and alternative fashion. Most of the information provided either pertains to the general fashion industry or are observations I have made about the community. I encourage you to read this article critically and provide any feedback you might have. We glamourise excessive materialism. I’m starting with this because the plethora and frequency of hauls, un...

A demonstration of the average kawaii outfit with many sustainable traits. Alternative fashion is amazing and by its very nature, more sustainable than fast fashion. It’s far from perfect and we as a community have plenty of room for improvement, but I am of the firm belief that any step in the right direction deserves to be celebrated. Knowing what we already do well can be just as helpful as knowing where we fall short when we’re trying to be sustainable, hence why I’ve decided to start this blogpost trilogy about alternative fashion and sustainability on a positive note. If you are unfamiliar with sustainable fashion, I suggest you check out this TED Talk by Edda Hamar for a very brief introduction. Disclaimer: There are few reliable resources that discuss the relationship between sustainability and alternative fashion. Most of the information provided either pertains to the general fashion industry or are observations I have made about the community. I encourage ...

Original photo credit goes to @cleanthelabel on Instagram. Alternative Fashion Lovers For Sustainability is a new Facebook group meant to provide a space where people can discuss the relationships between alternative fashion and topics like sustainable fashion, minimalism, consumerism, low impact living, and other important topics. You can find resources, recommended brands, advice, and a community that accepts sustainable fashion beginners and veterans alike. No matter where you are in your journey, we want you in our community. Even if you have a closet full of fast fashion, or have no alternatives to fast fashion, we'll still be happy to have you. We believe that a sustainable mindset is more valuable than a sustainable wardrobe. I'm also happy to be joined by my wonderful fellow admin Allis of @lettucetalkgreens who knows far more about sustainable fashion and living than I do. She's as passionate as I am about this group, lives in a timezone where she can cov...