We recently posted about the toxic chemicals found in Shein’s clothing— a new undercover investigation by UK broadcaster Channel 4 “found that workers receive a base salary of 4,000 yuan per month — roughly $556 — to make 500 pieces of clothing per day and that their first month’s pay is withheld from them; in another factory, workers received the equivalent of four cents per item. Workers in both factories were working up to 18-hour days and were given only one day off a month. In one factory, the outlet found women washing their hair during lunch breaks, and workers were penalized two-thirds of their daily wage if they made a mistake on a clothing item.”
1. Say "no" to fast fashion.
Howto spot fast fashion--
Fast fashionshopsusually carry hundreds to thousands of the latest trends and release new collections every couple of weeks at very low price points.
They also copy others brands' designs (this happens with our swimsuits often). Fashion bloggers refer to these as "dupes." That's just a nice way to say "stolen" Stop following fashion influencers that promote dupes and make you feel you need every new trend.
2. Vote with your dollars.
Shopwithethicalfashion brands that treat their workers with dignity and pay them fair wages. If you're not sure what their manufacturing practices are, ask.Ethicalfashion brands are transparent about where/howtheir products are made and many will share their behind the scenes processes like we do on our social media channels.
Keep in mind that "made in the USA" doesn't necessarily mean "ethicallymade" and many brands use the words "sustainable" and "ethical" simply for marketing purposes. Ask questions. Yes,ethicalfashion brands are more expensive-- that's because they aren't using sweatshops and slave labor (remember what prompted you to try toshopmoreethically).
3.Shopsecond hand.
Check out your local thrift stores and online platforms like Poshmark. The average American throws away 80 lbs of used clothing a year. Many people think thatshoppingat thrift stores perpetuates the fast fashion cycle while not lending support toethicalfashion brands. Nobody is perfect and not everyone can afford to just shopfromethicalbrands. Onlyshopwhen you need to-- instead of buying 4 trendy sweaters at a fast fashionstoreor thriftstore, save that money tobuy1 well-made sweater that will withstand time and trends. This way, you can slowly build a moreethicalwardrobe while supporting companies that uphold the dignity of their workers.
4. Stay in the know about upcoming ethical fashion sales.
Sign up for email newsletters and follow your favoriteethicalbrands on social media. The best way to know about our sales is via SMS-- too many of our customers miss out on sales because their newsletter ended up in spam. Make sure you're signed up, so you don't miss out.
“Fast fashion is cheap for you but remember, somebody else is paying the price.”~Jessica Rey
Love my new bathing suit from Jessica Rey. This is my 5th bathing suit from her and it doesn’t disappoint. The hardest thing you need to figure out is what style and color suit you want. Every bathing suit I get from her has lasted years. Love that I can show my daughter modesty can be cute.
I love this suit! It’s incredibly flattering, and the print is even better in person. I also love the support of the underwire. I just ordered the black one, too!
Highly recommend for tall ladies! I have another Marie in regular, and the length of this one is so much better for those tall ladies. The waist hits at just the right spot on this long torso style. Love the color of the skirt and the delicate flower motif on top. Already wore it and love it! 6th Rey swimsuit (they all last a long time and all of them are still going strong), because they’re just that good and loved the print!
