slow fashion

during the stay at home period here in la I’ve gotten more & more interested in slow fashion. the other day I decided to do a mini photoshoot with a couple of pieces from two of my fave brands. slow fashion revolves around ethical production practices & supply lines, with products that are meant to be kept, & worn, & loved for years. growing up in poverty I have a lot to unpack around the scarcity mindset which makes “quality over quantity” difficult for me, but these pieces & the handful of others I’ve added to my closet are helping me start.

tank from arq.
breeches from state the label.

made for walkin'

recently I have become interested in the slow/ethical fashion movement. basically this revolves around the idea of avoiding waste & inhumane business practices by cultivating a wardrobe of ethically made pieces which you keep & rewear for years to come. while in quarantine I have been learning about how to mend clothing, to make pieces I already have last longer, as well as how to make my own clothes. I’ve also been exploring ethical brands like Bryr.

I have been lusting from afar over Bryr Clogs for a long while. these gorgeous shoes are handmade to order in san francisco by a small women-led team. this past may, for my birthday, I decided to finally get myself a pair.

this style is chloe & the colour is fennel. I love the somewhat odd green/yellow hue of this shade. a more interesting neutral than black, brown, or grey (the staples of my wardrobe). initially, I thought the high heel (about 3 inches) would make these “special occasion” clogs but I was surprised by how comfortable & easy to walk in they are. all that aside, they’re also just stunningly beautiful.

this isn’t really a fashion blog, but these shoes are so photogenic I felt like I had to snap a few pictures.