Summary: Sustainable Fashion: Where It’s Been & Where it’s Going<br> <br> Although sustainable fashion has come a long way in the past 3 decades, ethical clothing continues to suffer from some quite-common misconceptions: It’s boring. It’s expensive. It’s beige.<br> Is it possible to find affordable, transparent, and sustainable fashion in today’s world, or are we not *quite* there yet?<br> Today I bring you an interview with internationally recognized lifestyle visionary, <a href="https://marcizaroff.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marci Zaroff</a>. Marci has been in the sustainable fashion game for nearly 30 years as the CEO of multiple companies, author, keynote speaker, and recipient of countless awards over her decades-long career. On this week’s show Marci outlines the changes she has seen in the sustainable fashion realm over the years; she offers practical tips for listeners, too, on how to shop ethically and sustainably for clothes in 2021 and beyond.<br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode:<br> [6:30] Why 2020 is a turning point for eco-fashion<br> [7:00] The relationship between the organic food movement and the organic clothing one<br> [8:45] The low-down on the eco-fashion spectrum<br> [11:45] 5 ways to distinguish brands doing it right versus brands that don’t want to be left behind<br> [29:45] Tips and tricks to be incrementally more ethical in your clothing choices<br> <br> Adding to your wardrobe? Start here with these “dark green” sustainable fashion brands:<br> <br> * <a href="https://fave.co/2L68erF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Girlfriend Collective</a>: Ethical activewear in sizes XXS to 6XL<br> * <a href="https://www.metawearorganic.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MetaWear</a>: Boasts turnkey sustainable fashion manufacturing practices<br> * <a href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=126358X1587828&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwearpact.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PACT Apparel</a>: Organic cotton essentials for men, women, and kids<br> * <a href="https://www.patagonia.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Patagonia</a>: Active and outerwear for men, women, and kids<br> * <a href="https://fave.co/3qpXZi5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">People Tree</a>: A Fair Trade fashion pioneer; underwear, too!<br> * <a href="https://fave.co/2VATi6K" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">PrAna</a>: Active and outdoor apparel made from sustainable materials for men and women<br> * <a href="https://www.slumlove.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Slumlove</a>: Sweaters for men and women<br> * <a href="https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1240004&u=1578851&m=81987&urllink=&afftrack=%22>tentree%20-%20What%20you%20Wear%20Matters">TenTree</a>: Assorted sustainable pieces for men and women<br> <br> <br> * This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BetterHelp</a>. (Use code MINIMAL for 10% off your first month!)<br> * Sustainable Minimalism (the book!) is <a href="https://amzn.to/3mqBtU0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">available for pre-order now</a>!<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/043/">#043: Slow Fashion in a Fast Fashion World</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinteres...</a>
