ethical fashion: denim detox

true blue

dependable. enduring. lasting. this is how one could describe esteemed relationships with friends + loved ones. this is also how slow fashion advocates, brands + bloggers would ask citizens + consumers to characterize their clothes: as non-disposable, as something to be looked after with thought + consideration.

the clothes in our wardrobes are meant to be taken care of, mended {sew it, patch it, give it a little tlc} and worn again + again year after year. my longest-lasting wardrobe staple is a beloved jean jacket.

what could possibly be more versatile than a little denim jacket? it can be treated as a neutral, worn with patterns, matched with more denim and it’s also easy to care for. this is the ultimate low-maintenance sartorial partner, my friends.

501 blues

if you’re wondering, can i trust conventional fashion brands like levi’s? the answer is: if you’re moving towards conscious consumerism, look to slow fashion companies that offer transparency regarding labor rights and living wages for workers throughout their supply chain. this article on the exploitation of women workers at levi’s factories in their garment factories means i will not purchase a garment from this company.

wear fair

there are a number of sustainable fashion companies doing it right; they are committed to fair labor practices, safe work milieus + environmental protection. let’s not forget the comfort + functionality of this robust textile: keeping us warm on rainy summer nights, cozy on crisp fall days, and layered under heavier jackets, denim can keep us toasty during those long winter months too. ah, senor denim, you’re the stuff of dreams.

here for you today, a list of five ethically-produced, organic cotton jean jackets to get your layering game on.

everybody, grab an eco jacket:

1. facon jacmin

for unique work-wear jackets and the most delicious denim trench {or layer your denim with a raincoat for a loose + seductively slack look: think bender from the breakfast club}

2. hemp tailors

put down that wool or leather jacket, and walk this way. they make casually cool jackets so animals don’t have to {find the perfect pullover here too}.

3. nudie

sleek, slim fits + clean construction in selvage denim. this hardwearing denim is truly a heroic wardrobe staple {their jeans are also wonderfully body-hugging + long-lasting}.

4. armed angels

for the perfect boyfriend fit or if you prefer your denim in deep, inky hues, blanc or noir perhaps? right this way.

5. prana

oversized + ready for your active lifestyle, this jacket is perfect for heading out to a cafe and it’s also up for a morning a hike. you choose, you’re the denim boss!

until next time, stay green dear hearts!