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Sustainable Alternative Fashion - The ULTIMATE Resource List



Art by Mika Leo.
Many people who join my Facebook group or read my blog often arrive without much knowledge about sustainable fashion or minimalism. This is a huge problem because beginners are the last people I want to alienate. I also feel it isn't necessary to cover all info about sustainable and ethical fashion on my own on my blog when other people have covered these complex topics far better than I could.

However while I’m sure that there are already plenty of resource lists out there, I wanted to create one specifically for the alternative fashion community, one that can be updated frequently as I find more resources, or people suggest more resources, or more resources are made. Here, I will provide links not only to resources covering the general ideas of sustainable and ethical fashion, fast fashion, and minimalism, but also the resources and discussions had by people within alternative fashion communities. This is where you can learn about new brands, what the issues are in the fashion industry, and how you can make a change both publicly and privately. I will also include discussions about diversity and representation issues in the sustainable fashion movement because I believe that we need to be as inclusive as possible.

Please know that this resource list is intended as a starting point for your own research. It will also be updated regularly. Without further ado, here is the list!

What is fast fashion and why is it bad?
‘What is Fast Fashion?’ By Good On You (article)
'The Problem with Fast Fashion’ by Teen Vogue on YouTube

What is the issue with haul videos?

What is sustainable fashion?
‘Your Sustainable Fashion Glossary’ by Ruby Veridiano and Ayesha Barenblat (article)
‘Slow Clothing’ by Jane Milburn (article)

Sustainable fabrics and design
‘Fibres & Fabrics l What are the most sustainable’ by My Green Closet on YouTube (playlist)

Brand rating resources

Sustainable and ethical fashion experts and influencers
Aja Barber
Annika Victoria
Blueprint DIY
Buy Nothing New 2019 
Ethical Unicorn 
Jane Milburn
Jessica Leconte Official 
Blog    YouTube    Instagram    Facebook
My Green Closet 
Sarah Karver 
Ssustainability
Style Ethic
Website     Instagram     Facebook
Unmaterial Girl 

Sustainable and ethical fashion activism organisations

How to be a fashion activist
‘How to be a Fashion Revolutionary’ by Fashion Revolution (free online zine)
‘How to Ask Brands About their Ethics’ by My Green Closet on YouTube
'The Fast Fashion Trap' by The Un-Material Girl on YouTube

Quality clothing
'How to recognise poor vs. good quality in clothes (in 5 points)' by Justine Leconte on YouTube

 Sustainable laundry

What is minimalism?
‘What is Minimalism?’ by The Minimalists
‘Why I Became a Minimalist?’ by Matt D’Avella on YouTube
‘Benefits of Minimalism’ by Joshua Becker (article link list) 

What is a capsule wardrobe?
‘How to build a capsule wardrobe’ by Justine Leconte official on YouTube
'Build a Capsule Wardrobe WITH COLOUR’ by My Green Closet on YouTube
‘Project 333’ by Courtney Carver

Minimalism experts and influencers
Heal Your Living
Janell Kristina
Lefie
Matt D’Avella
The Minimalists

Diversity in Minimalism and Sustainable Fashion

Documentaries
Some of these documentaries contain bloody footage, gunshots, screaming, physical and verbal abuse, mentions of suicide, corpses, and descriptions of traumatic events.

Books and Magazines
'The Year of Less’ by Cait Fisher
'Slow Clothing’ by Jane Milburn

Sustainable and ethical alternative fashion resources and discussions
'Going Fast Fashion Free' playlist by The Stitchess on YouTube
'Building a Complete Lolita Wardrobe' by F Yeah Lolita (capsule wardrobe technique)
‘Goth and Minimalism’ by Caligo Bastet on YouTube
'Goth Fast Fashion, we can do better' by Joana Shino on YouTube


Sustainable and ethical fashion resources and discussions on the Cora Maria blog
Sustainable and ethical alternative fashion influencers
Avina
Instagram
Choco Honey B aka Sustainable Bee
Cora Maria
Mafalda
Instagram
Ethical Kawaii
Instagram
Eleanor Medhurst
YouTube    Instagram
Elizabeth Whibley
Website    Instagram
Lettucetalkgreens aka Seashellsandstuff
Manon Marguerite
Nikoletta
Instagram
The Stitchess
Thrifted Luxe
Website    YouTube    Instagram
Trollfunk
YouTube    Instagram
Justine Chantelle
YouTube    Instagram
@whiimsicottonee
Instagram

Ethical and/or sustainable brands that are alternative or could be styled in an alternative way
ABO Shoes
Website    Instagram    Facebook
Alice Nightengale
Website    Instagram    Facebook
Ardsly Ardsly
Beksies Boutique
Bone and Busk Couture
Big Bud Press
CLEAN the label
Dorotee Sweet Lips
Instagram    Facebook
Glitter Riot Goods
GooLiFE Clothing
Grump Online
Kimbralou
Lirika Matoshi
Website    Instagram    Facebook
Lucy & Yak
Malice Lingerie (+18)
Website    Instagram
Miss Alphabet 
Etsy    Instagram    Facebook
Nincompoop Capacity
Website    Instagram
Pluckdamu Designs 
Rate Cute
Website    Instagram    Facebook
Rebirth Garments 
Sin Skins
Depop    Instagram
Somania Romania
Website    Instagram    Facebook
Spank! 
Schudio
Website    Instagram    Facebook
Silly Girls Club 
Strawberry Skies Designs 
That New Label
Website    Instagram    Facebook
The Sewloist 
Tuesday Bassen
Website    Instagram
UP
Website    Instagram
Poppy and Pima aka Soft Haus 
Van Den Berg 
Wearing Maia
Website    Instagram
Wyatt and Jack 

Alternative fashion secondhand markets
I worked very hard on this list so I hope you find it helpful! If you have any questions you'd like this list to cover, or any resources you'd like to add, be sure to comment them down below or message me on Instagram @thecoramaria. 

Please share this list with everyone you know so that they too can educate themselves and make more informed choices in their own alternative fashion lifestyle.

Last updated 16:25 AEST, 30 September 2020.

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