In line with our goal of putting forth solutions in a fashion industry that frequently engages in conversation that doesn't move the needle, we're releasing a list of brands that we've found to be on the affordable side of the sustainable fashion spectrum. Specifically, these brands provide affordable sustainable fashion under $100. We realize…
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In Episode 035 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, we discussed something that needed to be said about sustainability in fashion: we already know what we need to do in order to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible, but we're not doing it. Why? Why do we keep chasing our tail on becoming…
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In line with our goal of putting forth solutions in a fashion industry that frequently engages in conversation that doesn't move the needle, we're releasing a list of brands that we've found to be on the affordable side of the sustainable fashion spectrum. Specifically, these brands provide affordable sustainable fashion under $100. We realize…
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In Episode 035 of The Manic Metallic Podcast, we discussed something that needed to be said about sustainability in fashion: we already know what we need to do in order to be as sustainable and environmentally friendly as possible, but we're not doing it. Why? Why do we keep chasing our tail on becoming…
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Cottagecore fashion Just one scroll through social media these days and you’ll see fashion styles like ‘Barbiecore’ or ‘kidcore’ or that one that we all know and love: ‘cottagecore’. But how did we get to a place where every new fashion aesthetic is melted down into some derivative of ‘-core’? How did we become…
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Fabric entryway wall at FABSCRAP's Philadelphia location; photo © Manic Metallic 2021 Manic Metallic was invited to attend the launch party on November 10, 2021 for FABSCRAP's new Philadelphia location at the Bok Building in the city's southern section. I, as the company's founder and creative principal, attended with my fiancé Benjamin, who handles…
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Photo c/o Fashion Revolution So far in our Sustainability Wing writings, we've put the spotlight on many organizations and certifications looking to make fashion a more sustainable place to be (and to wear) for all involved. Here, we're creating a resource below with four technological tools that we've found that help consumers make more…
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Sustainable Fashion Show; c/o CNN Allow us to clarify. There is no fashion sustainability certifications system, and that needs to change. After spending numerous hours completing research for the first couple of resources that Manic Metallic released on The Sustainability Wing (those resources can be found here and…
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Abahuzamugambi Ba Kawa Maraba (Maraba) Butare, Huye District, Southern Province, Rwanda. June 21, 2019; photo c/o Fair Trade USA The aim of this resource is to give our readers a glimpse into what some of the certifications are that brands can get in order to be considered "ethical" and/or "sustainable" in today's fashion industry.…
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Photo c/o Merino Country via Fashion Revolution Throughout this page, you will find a list of notable organizations that have been working to move the needle on sustainability in the fashion industry - in some cases, for decades. We've listed the year that each organization was founded, its home base, and its general mission.…
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Manic Metallic is very excited to unveil a new project that we've been developing for the past month. Meet: The Sustainability Wing: A Project Of Manic Metallic The Sustainability Wing: A Project Of Manic Metallic (or, The Sustainability Wing, for a shortened version) came about as a result of our team realizing the increasing…
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