There are so many ways to shop ethically and so many reasons why, let’s explore all the ways ethical fashion is important.

Sustainability

“There must be a better way to make the things we want, a way that doesn’t spoil the sky, or the rain or the land.” - Paul McCartney

“Our ancestors did great work for humanity. What will we do for the next generations?” - Lailah Gifty Akita

“We can chart our future clearly and wisely only when we know the path which has led to the present.” - Adlai E. Stevenson

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead

“Building a world where we meet our own needs without denying future generations a healthy society is not impossible, as some would assert. The question is where societies choose to put their creative efforts.” - Christopher Flavin

Ethical Fashion

“Fashion can be a universal player in protecting the planet.” - Pharrell Williams

“Clothes are not going to change the world, the women who wear them will.” - Anne Klein

“Cheap fashion is really far from that. It may be cheap in terms of the financial cost, but very expensive when it comes to the environment and the cost of human life.” - Sass Brown

“Become an active citizen through your wardrobe”. - Livia Firth

“Consumer demand can revolutionize the way fashion works as an industry. If everyone started to question the way we consume, we would see a radically different fashion paradigm”. - Carry Somers

Ethical Gifting

“Only by giving are you able to receive more than you already have. ” - Jim Rohn

“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.” - Unknown

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” - Unknown

Small Business

“Every time you spend money you’re casting a vote for the kind of world you want. “ – Anna Lappe

“We need to keep our small businesses healthy in order to keep our economy strong.” – Keith Haynes

“Small businesses provide the feeling that a real person is behind it all, someone who cares more about giving us a quality product or service, over just taking our hard-earned dollars.” – Annia Bukhman