a few of my own fair favorites :: a great thing about a small wardrobe is that every piece is a favorite!
I enjoy keeping + adding to our ethical brands list...and I enjoy doing more in-depth clothing category posts (see the bottom of the ethical brands page). Sometimes, though, it can feel a bit daunting to search through so many fair brands when it comes time to shop (what an incredibly, amazingly, fantastically exciting problem to have though!!). I thought it might be nice to narrow things down a bit + compile a little collection of fairdare favorites...a not-so-comprehensive list of places to start the search when a new pair of socks or not-so-casual pants is necessary. As a sort of introduction, let's define a few things that will carry through these posts:
What the fairdare is :: It's a commitment to value farmers, garment workers + the environment through the choices we make regarding our clothing. We strive to know "enough". We understand that the goal is to wear + wear out what we already own. We mend, repair, refashion first...thrift, make...and buy fair when necessary.
What I'm looking for in a "favorite" :: Fair wages. Traceable origins. Natural fibers. As little pesticide + pollution as possible. Durability. Styles to wear over + over. Some of these brands will be my + my family's tried + true favorites. Some will be the ones I might choose to try when the need arises. I live in the USA, so while I know that there are many fantastic ethical brands based elsewhere around the globe (too many for me to investigate all of them...yay!!), I will often choose brands based/sold closer to my home.
Obviously my favorites may not be your favorites. Let these lists inspire lists of your own in the notes on your phone or in another memorable spot. Add your favorites in the comments here as a reminder you can revisit +/or to share with others. If these lists are helpful + you'd like to revisit one when a need arises, there is a link to these posts toward the bottom of both the fairdare page + the ethical brands page. The link leads back to this post (where the categories will be added as posted) in order to keep things a little more uncluttered. Let me know if you have any requests too. :)
Fairdare favorite:
-intimates
-sweatshirts
-bras
Love,
Jane
What the fairdare is :: It's a commitment to value farmers, garment workers + the environment through the choices we make regarding our clothing. We strive to know "enough". We understand that the goal is to wear + wear out what we already own. We mend, repair, refashion first...thrift, make...and buy fair when necessary.
What I'm looking for in a "favorite" :: Fair wages. Traceable origins. Natural fibers. As little pesticide + pollution as possible. Durability. Styles to wear over + over. Some of these brands will be my + my family's tried + true favorites. Some will be the ones I might choose to try when the need arises. I live in the USA, so while I know that there are many fantastic ethical brands based elsewhere around the globe (too many for me to investigate all of them...yay!!), I will often choose brands based/sold closer to my home.
Obviously my favorites may not be your favorites. Let these lists inspire lists of your own in the notes on your phone or in another memorable spot. Add your favorites in the comments here as a reminder you can revisit +/or to share with others. If these lists are helpful + you'd like to revisit one when a need arises, there is a link to these posts toward the bottom of both the fairdare page + the ethical brands page. The link leads back to this post (where the categories will be added as posted) in order to keep things a little more uncluttered. Let me know if you have any requests too. :)
Fairdare favorite:
-intimates
-sweatshirts
-bras
Love,
Jane
