Overview
Closet Decor
Andy Warhol Print: Bought at Temu, a company known for its questionable ethical and sustainability practices. Printed on synthetic material.
Pier 1 Imports Jewelry Box: Once upon a time Pier 1 was known as the ‘hippie decor store’ and had sustainability targets to reduce their contributions to greenhouse gas but went out of business.
Vintage Green Stool: Bought second-hand at a thrift store and made to last out of metal and dyed bonded leather.
Her Jewelry
Kate Spade Earrings: The company Tapestry that owns Kate Spade has made recent sustainability promises including donating to the World Wildlife Fund.
Google Watch:Google intentionally made a repairable watch to make them wearable longer.
Alex + Ani Bracelet:A Made in America product that states it uses recycled materials and real metals.
Her Shoes
Birkenstock Sandals:They are known for being an Earthy brand but uses plastics and other non-sustainable materials. Also known for long-wearing quality.
Vans & Converse Shoes: Both Converse and Vans claim to use recyclable materials but neither actually reveal what materials they use.
Her Accessories
American Eagle Hat: American Eagle has a plan to use renewable energy to produce all its items by 2030.
Kate Spade Purse:Not made out of sustainable materials including the main material, petroleum-based nylon.
Her Clothes
Old Navy Pants: Old Navy has promised to eliminate plastic bags in its stores regardless of local policy.
Banana Republic Jeans:Banana Republic, with over 400 stores all over the world stocked, is a fast fashion brand.
Gap Top: Gap was given an award by PETA for increasing their vegan options in 2023.
Wilfred Top: Wilfred is a brand sold in Aritzia stores which, despite its higher prices and the more frequent presence of organic material, is still a fast fashion brand.
American Eagle Jumpsuit:American Eagle has a very high production rate and is considered fast fashion for how quickly it turns over its styles.
A New Day Dress: This Target brand has a low transparency score of around 40% given to it brand evaluator website ‘good on you.’
All That Jazz Dress:A vintage 80/90s brand that has many clothes still floating around due to its high-quality production back when high production was less common.
His Backpack
TETON Sports Backpack:TETON Sports uses polyester and doesn’t bother to mention any eco-friendly components on their product website despite being an outdoor company.
His Clothes
Express Sports Coat & Tommy Hilfiger Pants:Express outsources its production to countries with lower wages to allow for quick production turnover, while Tommy Hilfiger has programs to promote living wages within the organization.
Arrow Dress Shirt: Arrow was acquired by Authentic Brands Group and is a more transparent brand offering reports on the materials used in their products on their website.
His Accessories
EverSport Ski Goggles:These goggles are made to last! … A great way to say they are not very biodegradable. They are made from fossil-fuel supported polycarbonate.
George Tie & Belt:A big box fast fashion brand for men. There is very little transparency in how Walmart makes its George products.
Overview
- 100% Problem Rate - Every item, whether it be due to the materials used or the process by which its made had its own issues with sustainability.
- Men VS Women - Men's brands tend to have less transparency around their sustainability practices while women's brands tend to use eco-friendliness as a selling point.
- Greenwashing - Many brands will make promises to use recyclable materials without any transparency or follow-up.
- Fast Fashion Flood - The majority of the brands in the closet can be considered fast fashion, even the decor!
- Fossil Fuels in Your Fashion - Many of the well-known brands featured here use fossil fuels in their products. You don't usually think of petroleum when you think of clothing and shoes, but you're wearing it!
***It's not all bad! Many brands had some sustainable qualities about them!
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Overview
Closet Decor
Andy Warhol Print: Bought at Temu, a company known for its questionable ethical and sustainability practices. Printed on synthetic material.
Pier 1 Imports Jewelry Box: Once upon a time Pier 1 was known as the ‘hippie decor store’ and had sustainability targets to reduce their contributions to greenhouse gas but went out of business.
Vintage Green Stool: Bought second-hand at a thrift store and made to last out of metal and dyed bonded leather.
Her Jewelry
Kate Spade Earrings: The company Tapestry that owns Kate Spade has made recent sustainability promises including donating to the World Wildlife Fund.
Google Watch:Google intentionally made a repairable watch to make them wearable longer.
Alex + Ani Bracelet:A Made in America product that states it uses recycled materials and real metals.
Her Shoes
Birkenstock Sandals:They are known for being an Earthy brand but uses plastics and other non-sustainable materials. Also known for long-wearing quality.
Vans & Converse Shoes: Both Converse and Vans claim to use recyclable materials but neither actually reveal what materials they use.
Her Accessories
American Eagle Hat: American Eagle has a plan to use renewable energy to produce all its items by 2030.
Kate Spade Purse:Not made out of sustainable materials including the main material, petroleum-based nylon.
Her Clothes
Old Navy Pants: Old Navy has promised to eliminate plastic bags in its stores regardless of local policy.
Banana Republic Jeans:Banana Republic, with over 400 stores all over the world stocked, is a fast fashion brand.
Gap Top: Gap was given an award by PETA for increasing their vegan options in 2023.
Wilfred Top: Wilfred is a brand sold in Aritzia stores which, despite its higher prices and the more frequent presence of organic material, is still a fast fashion brand.
American Eagle Jumpsuit:American Eagle has a very high production rate and is considered fast fashion for how quickly it turns over its styles.
A New Day Dress: This Target brand has a low transparency score of around 40% given to it brand evaluator website ‘good on you.’
All That Jazz Dress:A vintage 80/90s brand that has many clothes still floating around due to its high-quality production back when high production was less common.
His Backpack
TETON Sports Backpack:TETON Sports uses polyester and doesn’t bother to mention any eco-friendly components on their product website despite being an outdoor company.
His Clothes
Express Sports Coat & Tommy Hilfiger Pants:Express outsources its production to countries with lower wages to allow for quick production turnover, while Tommy Hilfiger has programs to promote living wages within the organization.
Arrow Dress Shirt: Arrow was acquired by Authentic Brands Group and is a more transparent brand offering reports on the materials used in their products on their website.
His Accessories
EverSport Ski Goggles:These goggles are made to last! … A great way to say they are not very biodegradable. They are made from fossil-fuel supported polycarbonate.
George Tie & Belt:A big box fast fashion brand for men. There is very little transparency in how Walmart makes its George products.
Overview
- 100% Problem Rate - Every item, whether it be due to the materials used or the process by which its made had its own issues with sustainability.
- Men VS Women - Men's brands tend to have less transparency around their sustainability practices while women's brands tend to use eco-friendliness as a selling point.
- Greenwashing - Many brands will make promises to use recyclable materials without any transparency or follow-up.
- Fast Fashion Flood - The majority of the brands in the closet can be considered fast fashion, even the decor!
- Fossil Fuels in Your Fashion - Many of the well-known brands featured here use fossil fuels in their products. You don't usually think of petroleum when you think of clothing and shoes, but you're wearing it!
***It's not all bad! Many brands had some sustainable qualities about them!