May 6, 2011

True Colours

As if being small isn't enough of a challenge when going shopping, I am also quite the picky shopper: I always carefully inspect the cut, colour, details and fabric of the garment that I'm looking to buy. In terms of fabric, I generally prefer natural fibres, as artificial fibres like polyester are neither good for the environment, nor do they let the skin breathe. That being said, natural fibres like cotton and wool are not without fault either; in fact, they're related to such issues as child labor and fair trade all the way to extreme pollution - the cotton growing industry uses more pesticides than any other single crop in the world.



These are all problems that I have been aware of for a while, but this video opened my eyes to another issue which, even though further away from our eyes, can nevertheless not be ignored: the health and well-being of the producers of these fabrics and garments. I think that the easiest way to contribute to the improvement of this situation is to buy clothing made with organic fibres and naturally dyed, as much as possible - and that is always something that I look for in the garments that I feature on here.

15 comments:

  1. Dear Ana, thanks for this interesting post!!!Totally agree with your words, it's important to know and don't ignore this fact!
    Have a nice weekend,
    http://chiccastyle.blogspot.com/

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  2. Thanks for comment!

    dreamingreinventingtheworld.blogspot.com

    xoxo, Lauras.

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  3. The video really opens my eyes to the other side of garment industry! Now I'll be more aware of what I'm buying! xoxoxooo

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  4. i just love enlightening posts like this!

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  5. wow, i had no idea these things go on! thank you for opening my eyes to such major issues that we all should stop and think about <3shelby

    www.makemesparkly.blogspot.com

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  6. I'm impressed by your commitment to living a green lifestyle.

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  7. I love the ethos of your blog, it's wonderful! I used to be completely obsessed with everything green when I lived in London... It's a bit harder in Spain to recycle...but they are getting better at implementing places to do it now! HK... I think has a great system in place however, everything gets sorted after you throw it away! Amazing!
    Thank you for your lovely, lovely comment... I'm so glad I have inspired the big prints to come out! :) yay! Love your blog, following, absolutellly! Love Zoey @ makeshiftmodel xx

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  8. i hate to say that i don't think of all of these factors when i go shopping, but now that you've made me aware i'll def be on the lookout!

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  9. You are such a neat woman! I love reading your thoughts!

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  10. hi again! i thought of you because i bought a pair of eco-friendly AG by adriano goldschmitt skinny jeans!! and also i've awarded you the one lovely blog award... check here for details:
    http://makemesparkly.blogspot.com/2011/05/one-lovely-blog.html
    <3shelby

    www.makemesparkly.blogspot.com

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  11. this was such an informative post! Thanks for sharing! =)
    Kristina J.

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  12. Wowwwww.....so very insightful. I love your blog...I just found it, and it's wonderful!!!

    xx
    Rebekka

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  13. Thanks for sharing the video clip. I really need to start being more mindful of the things I put my money towards. Very eye-opening.

    Kendra
    http://closetconfections.com

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