Earth Day Fashion

Happy Earth Day!  In the spirit of Momma Earth, today us Filthy gals will be giving some love to three, eco-friendly fashion lines that you need to check out. Delikate Rayne Ethical. Sustainable. Luxurious. What more could you ask of  this delicate cruelty-free line?  Their crisp designs feature cruelty-free, vegan textiles to create a truly […] Read More

Adidas New Pledge

In an effort to bolster its commitment to sustainability, Adidas announced on Monday that it would begin developing materials out of plastic ocean waste to ultimately use in its products. In a press release, the iconic clothing corporation said it’s teaming up with the Parley for the Oceans, a group of artists, scientists, musicians and […] Read More

Buttercup

American Apparel’s latest model is a three-toed sloth and it’s definitely a furry big change from your usual fashion campaign. American Apparel seems to have put its scantily-clad advertising past behind it.  Instead of pouty girls in boy shorts its new campaign star is… A three-toed sloth. Seriously. “Meet Buttercup,” the advert reads above a shot of Buttercup […] Read More

Upcycle April 26

Ah Spring – our favorite time to declutter and reinvent!    Join us on April 26th at the Wychwood Barns to celebrate Toronto’s Environment Day.  From 10:00 – 2:00 we will be repairing clothing, attending upcycling demonstrations and swapping our old goods!  If Environment Day sounds like your style, read below for more information.  If you plan on […] Read More

Recycled & Re-Spun

Millions of tons of material are made each year but the truth is that people are throwing away clothes. Trends change rapidly and valuable material is tossed into landfills.  A few companies are working to reverse this wasteful pattern.  Kering (owners of Puma) and H&M recently announced they will be working with the textile up-cycling […] Read More

SLOW DOWN

WHEN BUZZING THROUGH A SPED-UP WORLD WHERE THERE ARE ALWAYS BATTLES TO BE WON AND EMAILS TO BE ANSWERED, LEARNING TO SLOW DOWN IN THE WORKPLACE IS IMPERATIVE TO BOTH OUR PRODUCTIVITY AND HAPPINESS. IN THIS EXCERPT FROM CARL HONORÉ’S BOOK IN PRAISE OF SLOWNESS: CHALLENGING THE CULT OF SPEED, HE WRITES ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF […] Read More