We Do NOT Support Fast Fashion
April is a special month for us at Meadow Collective for a lot of reasons. But the main two are Earth Day and Fashion Revolution. As a boutique that sources sustainable fashion and gifts from sustainable brands like Spell, Indah, and Nine Lives Bazaar as well as local artisans, we’re trying to do our part to bring awareness to the horrors of the fast fashion industry.
Fashion Revolution
A lot of people often ask me why the stuff I sell is so expensive, and I get it. If you’re used to buying from fast fashion like SheIn or H&M, some of the stuff in my shop can seem outrageous. But every time someone asks me that, I tell them a little bit about the piece they just picked up.
Our Sustainable Brands Featuring Rolla’s Jeans
There’s something so effortless and timeless about a good pair of jeans. You can dress them up with a pair of heels and some accessories, or you can dress them down with a graphic tee and some sneakers. They’re great for almost every occasion. I know firsthand how important a good pair of jeans can be. That’s why when I was looking for a jeans brand for the shop, I landed on Rolla’s Jeans.
Real Leather vs. Vegan Leather
I know I may get some hate for this, but I don’t support vegan leather. And I refuse to sell vegan leather because it violates one of the shop’s core principles: sustainability. Although it may seem counterintuitive, vegan leather is actually much worse for the environment than regular leather. Because, vegan leather is essentially plastic.
How to Support Slow Fashion: Meadow Collective’s Roots
Long before I opened up the doors of my little shop in Miami, I had a shop in Costa Rica. My shop now is very different from the one I had in Costa Rica. Both had the same values of sustainability, slow fashion, and of course, super cute boho looks. But with my first shop, I actually made most of the stuff I own.
The Best Brunch and Happy Hour Outfits
I love the idea of brunch and happy hour with some good girlfriends. It’s a time to kick back, relax, and do something for yourself. And more than that, I love being able to put together an outfit that makes me feel good about myself, an outfit that makes me feel a little special. So, that’s why I’ve put together some of my favorite brunch and happy hour looks.
Our Sustainable Brands Featuring Cape Porpoise Trading Co.
You can still look chic and stylish while dressing in clothes that are good for the environment and last a long time. And you can still wash your clothes, clean your dishes, brush your teeth, and decorate your home while using products that are better for our Earth. For this post, I’d like to bring up a new sustainable brand that I just started carrying in the shop: Cape Porpoise Trading Co.
Happy Earth Day And Fashion Revolution
This week is a big week for the Earth. With Earth day today and Fashion Revolution happening all week, I thought I’d take some time to explain why carrying sustainable brands means so much to me and the Earth. Since I was a kid, I always remember being connected to nature.
What is Fashion Revolution?
On April 24, 2013, the Rana Plaza building collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing 1,138 people and injuring more than 2,500. The Rana Plaza building housed five garment factories that made clothes for some of the largest, most well-known global fashion brands.