Cora Maria

I know the answer for a few of these items, but that isn't enough. One of the things that has bugged me about my blog is how much I’ve focused on individual responsibility when it comes to sustainable fashion. It’s been all about how you  can shop better, how you  can reduce your consumption, how you  should use and dispose of your clothes in better and more eco-friendly ways. Yes, individual responsibility is incredibly important because large groups of people boycotting brands forces them to adapt or die, but there is also great change to be made in activism. The highly problematic fashion industry has created systems that are nearly impossible to navigate in a completely ethical and eco-friendly way. I’m here to say that it’s time for us to take a stand against the system and a stand against the brands. It’s time for the alternative fashion community to participate in Fashion Revolution Week. What is Fashion Revolution Week? Fashion Revolution Week i...

Illustration by @cosmikittyvevo aka @starlightespresso on Instagram. One of the messages I really want to spread on my blog is that any change is good change, no matter how small it might be. If you feel like there is no room for you in the discussion about sustainability, believe me when I say that I’ve been there. You might think that the sustainability brands available don’t fit your body type, or are incompatible with your skin sensitivities, or they are way out of budget, or they just don’t fit your style. I know what it’s like to feel excluded by a movement you want to be a part of, and to feel like there are things you cannot change. However, it’s important for us to focus on what we can change if we are to make alternative fashion more sustainable. That’s why I’m sharing with you my personal sustainable fashion rules that are designed to work with imperfection. You shouldn’t compromise your style to be more sustainable, but you can strive to execute your style in t...

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...