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Let's Talk Inclusive Sizing

by Kaitlin Martin
David Byrne
I got an email from a customer the other day asking why I don't provide more sizing options. The super short answer - I simply can't afford to yet....
Posted in (Ag)+(Au) Clothing, blog, ecofriendly, ethical, fabric, fashion, fashion revolution, fashionblog, inclusive, inclusivesizing, manufacturing, musings, opinion, plus size fashion, Silver and Gold Clothing, sizing, slow fashion, style, sustainability, sustainable textiles, zero waste design

Focus on Fibre: Wool

by Kaitlin Martin
sheep, wool
It’s that time of year again. And yes, by that I mean it’s the time for pumpkin spiced e v e r y t h i n g, unnecessarily large scarves, Ugg boots ...
Posted in (Ag)+(Au) Clothing, blog, crueltyfree, ecofriendly, ecotextiles, environment, ethical, fabric, fall, fashion, fashionblog, fibre, focusonfibre, madeincanada, manufacturing, musings, naturalfabrics, silverandgoldclothing, slow fashion, style, supply, sustainability, sustainable textiles, sustainablefashion, textiles, vegan, winter, winter style, wool, zero waste

Samatoa Lotus Farm & the Incredible Lotus Fibre

by Kaitlin Martin
lotus fabric
This week I had the privilege of visiting Samatoa Lotus Farm just outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia, which specializes in fabrics made of lotus, silk,...
Posted in (Ag)+(Au) Clothing, blog, ecofriendly, ecotextiles, environment, ethical, ethical fashion, fabric, Fabrics, fashion, fashion blog, fashion revolution, Lotus, manufacturing, natural fabrics, scrap, slow fashion, style, sustainability, sustainable, sustainable textiles, textiles, zero waste, zero waste design

Mythbusting: Manufacturing Overseas

by Kaitlin Martin
Mythbusting: Manufacturing Overseas
It's Fashion Revolution Week!!  A week dedicated to discussing the fashion industry in all it's mud and glory and a call to action to learn as much...
Posted in blog, blogger, china, design, ethical fashion, fashion, fashion blog, fashion design, fashion revolution, made in america, made in canada, manufacturing, mythbusters, overseas, rana plaza, revolution, slow fashion, sustainability, Vancouver, who made my clothes, zero waste