@larissaoliveri.bsky.social
| Writer | Creator of The Sustainable Fashion Edit ๐๏ธ Iโm not against fashionโjust the wasteful, profit-driven system behind it. I empower consumers to shop responsibly, challenge brand narratives, and push for fashion that honors people and planet.
A generation of garment workers in India is trapped in poverty โ and now their children are too. Fashionโs race to the bottom has real human cost and it never stops. tansyhoskins.org/the-children... #HumanRights #EthicalFashion . Read this powerful piece by Nandita Shivakumar. Let's demand better!
22.04.2025 16:02 โ ๐ 1 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Yes, a 100% with you. We also live in a capitalist world where we canโt stop buying things because thatโs how it works. I want us to shift how & where we buy, which often means supporting smaller businesses. If thereโs a way consumers can influence that shift, I want to be part of that conversation.
03.04.2025 16:53 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0Sales are dropping due to tariffsโbut is there a silver lining? Our unsustainable consumption has social and environmental costs. Is this a chance to rethink some habits & emerge as better citizens & consumers when another plague passes. Honestly, holding onto optimism is getting harder by the day!
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The fashion system largely excludes consumers from decision-makingโand that has to change. Instead of constantly devising new marketing strategies to sell us more things we donโt need, why not engage consumers as partners? We are the backbone of the system. Without our spending, it wouldnโt stand.
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Is Greenhushing Real? Why This Strategy May Be Hurting Fashion Brands
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The Irish designer turned filmmaker following fast-fashion to the Dandora landfill
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If you've been battling the winter blues and dreaming of a summer escape, this post is for you. Discover how to curate your perfect Resort 2025 beach wardrobe entirely from vintage and second-hand treasures. Warning - you may never go back to new fashion again! larissaoliveri.com/chic-vintage...
22.02.2025 01:56 โ ๐ 0 ๐ 0 ๐ฌ 0 ๐ 0The Business of Fashion 2025 report shows brands are now reevaluating their target audiences, calling usโthe 50+ men and womenโthe โSilver Generation,โ an oft-overlooked category. Well, as a proud example of this generation, Iโm here to tell fashion what I wantโnot the other way around.
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A stack of neatly folded jeans rests on a chair to the right, while on the left, a womanโs partially visible legs, bent at the knees and crossed over each other, showcase jeans and stylish sneakers. A minimalist visual for a post on responsible denim brands.
Donโt buy new jeans until you read this! ๐จ If a denim brand wonโt tell you where their cotton comes from, who makes their jeans, or how they reduce waste, they donโt deserve your money. Iโve got 10 better brands for youโcheck them out!
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Just launched my blog where I reveal what fashion brands donโt want you to know. I empower consumers to choose ethical, responsible alternatives in fashion, beauty, and home. Read my latest posts: larissaoliveri.com/blog
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