Fall Fashion Report: Sustainable Clothing to Help Planet Earth
Fall Fashion: Fun Again.
With many of us still living at work, school, all the things, the one filter for our sartorial choices remains comfort, comfort and more comfort. And while we aren’t suggesting a full shift from that lens, let’s consider the change of season reason to rejigger our wardrobe ever-so-slightly. While we’re at it, as we rediscover the joy of getting dressed, let’s try to do it with a nod to planet earth. It’s fair to say the fashion world is going through the MOTHER of all reckonings—shifting consumer attitudes, the urgent need for diversity and the curtain pulled back on its wasteful, exploitative practices. So we can’t help but admire the number of brands devoted to making clothes we can feel good about.
Sweater Weather
Warm, breathable and well-wearing (later, pilling), merino wool is truly a superhero for indoor and outdoor dressing.
Unisex: We love this well-priced light knit from Sheep, Inc. which works for any of us. Between the bright colors, sleek style and perfect weight, you might miss that your new sweater also funds biodiversity projects, with a goal of a carbon negative state.
Dress Sweats
Yes, sweatpants are still on the sartorial menu. Just slightly more tailored pairs that are decidedly better for the planet.
For Her: Not only does Universal Standard recycle and reduce waste, but they take a swing at fashion’s inane sizing. With a wide range of sizes (and visuals of most of them on models), we heart these joggers with a higher waist, pockets and a slightly more tapered look.
For Him: We love this simple black pair from Harvest & Mill that use US-grown organic cotton. You can find the impact of your new duds on their site.
Well Coated
Nothing pulls an outfit together like a jacket, but these days a standard blazer still feels like you’re trying to actualize a business trip that may never happen. Perhaps that explains the sudden popularity of the “shacket” (you got it: the mash-up of a shirt and jacket), though we aren’t quite sold on the urban lumberjack look. Here are some alts.
For Her: Sezane not only has the “French girl” look going in spades, they make beautiful clothes with as close to zero waste as it gets. We like this printed Willa Jacket for pretty “shacket” vibes.
For Him: Asket’s Overshirt is modeled from a classic French worker’s jacket and can easily sub in for a blazer. Scroll down on site to see their complete transparency and traceability of the garment.
Un-mutable Zoom Style
Bright colors and well-fitting shirts work best when you want to stand out in your Brady Bunch-style square. We invite you to step outside your comfort zone (but hang onto the comfort) with these cheery choices.
For Her: Stella McCartney has consistently led the way on fair and sustainable clothing. Her stretch crepe tops lend instant polish, tucked or untucked—layered or not.
For Him: Founded by surfing legend Kelly Slater, you know this brand has got to be good. Their S.E.A shirt oozes relaxation, but stays tidy enough for screen time. Lots of color and pattern choices, but we’re partial to the Mineral Red and Pink Moment hues.
