https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:40:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2001210 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 20:14:25 +0000 Anonymous 2001210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the dapper ones especially I'm also happy to see clothes designed for ladies with curves! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2001157 Mon, 11 Feb 2019 18:32:58 +0000 Eva 2001157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FashIntern, since you are in Germany I suggest you take a look at Armedangels for sustainable and ethical fashion:<br /> <a href="https://www.armedangels.de/en/philosophy" rel="nofollow">https://www.armedangels.de/en/philosophy</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000843 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:30:15 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for commenting, Roberta. I like the aesthetic of those bags--solid and elegant at the same time. </p> <p>I've been on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.andreaiyamah.com/">Andrea Iyamah</a>'s mailing list for a long time. Every so often, I think I should stop clogging my inbox with it, because those things will never suit my lifestyle, but then I see something like this jumpsuit or these pants and decide that if I ever did have something come up where I could wear that sort of thing, it'd be a shame not to have her website to reach to. I have one swimsuit from there. It's a two piece, without the complicated straps and cutouts of some of her suits, and the top has an unusually high neckline. I like having that as the "made you look" factor, rather than more skin. </p> <p>I clicked through to look at the bags and noticed something I hadn't seen before--the left sidebar has links to other lists, including </p> <li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://shoppeblack.us/2018/01/hm-alternatives/">23 Black Owned Alternatives to H&amp;M </a><br /> <a rel="nofollow" href="https://shoppeblack.us/2016/12/dapper-brands/">21 Black Owned Dapper Brands </a></p> </li> <li><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://shoppeblack.us/2018/09/black-owned-jewelry-businesses/">22 Black Owned Jewelry Businesses </a><br /> </div> </li> <li><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://shoppeblack.us/2016/01/black-owned-ethical-fashion/">10 Black Owned Ethical Fashion Brands from Across the Globe </a><br /> </div> </li> <p> <div><br /></div><div>The last one is my favorite because I'd been thinking, related to Sal's comment, that while "shopping black" addresses one set of issues, there are other important factors too. That list looks likes it encompasses multiple concerns. <br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000841 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:27:08 +0000 Roberta 2000841@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I clicked through to Blackshoppe - great ideas! Those Mifland bags are gorgeous and practical, and really only a bit out of my price range. Thanks for posting the link. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000837 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 19:16:07 +0000 Roberta 2000837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I clicked through to Blackshoppe - great ideas! Those Mifland bags are gorgeous and practical, and really only a bit out of my price range. Thanks for posting the link. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000717 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 11:54:32 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, yes, it's only human to have some flaws, but there are limits. I'd be friends with someone with a quick temper, who flared their eyes and nostrils and generally got twitchy at what I thought were small irritants, but if they kicked me, it'd be over. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000694 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 07:55:46 +0000 Cee 2000694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stella gets my vote, I like her dad's work and her grandad used to put out fires for a living </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000671 Sun, 10 Feb 2019 03:59:18 +0000 Sal 2000671@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Kowtow too. Also Allbirds.</p> <p>I do agree that companies can be well behaved in one area and poor in others. Bit like humans too... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000625 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 22:14:29 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I posted this an hour ago. Look what just popped up in my Facebook feed: <i> <p>Gucci issued an apology for the offense caused by their “blackface<br /> sweater”. I don’t accept. In fact, at this point, I’m convinced that<br /> these “mistakes” are part of these folks marketing strategy. No one can<br /> still be this clueless unless its intentional.</p> </p> <p>That being said, here is a list of Black owned luxury brands that you<br /> can use to replace brands like Gucci and Prada that refuse to act<br /> right.</p> </i><div><a rel="nofollow" href="https://shoppeblack.us/2019/02/19-black-owned-luxury-brands-to-support-instead-of-gucci-and-prada/?fbclid=IwAR1OOjaGGPcIRpLHmJrtlu9OFIKAw5ikJ6bXDbENrSlAdDprkHOm_dks0lo">https://shoppeblack.us/2019/02.....d-prada/?f</a></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000617 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 21:36:38 +0000 Angie 2000617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SO glad that <b>Bijou </b>mentioned Stella McCartney. A beacon of hope in the midst of very badly behaved designers. She's very pro animal rights too.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like to support Nordstrom because it's a politically progressive company. Very supportive of LGBT issues for example, and they are very inclusive of sizes and body types. Fun that Nordies is local for me too.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000616 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 21:33:04 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000616@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p> <div>kkards, I was hoping to have your knowledge and insights on this thread. Thanks!</div><div><br /></div><div>La Ped, Patagonia, yes! I'm not familiar with Kowtow or Aumer Vert, will have to look into them. Thanks!<br /></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000612 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 21:14:01 +0000 LaPed 2000612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm always happy to support Patagonia!</p> <p>Eileen Fisher is another that comes to mind, although the styles largely don't suit me and I balk at their retail pricing. Also, in a similar vein, the NZ company Kowtow.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've been really impressed with the pieces I have from Amour Vert and they seem to have pretty high standards.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000602 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 20:37:11 +0000 kkards 2000602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tory Burch... don’t love that much is manufactured in China, but love her commitment to women and especially the economic empowerment of women<br /> Eileen Fisher....same reason as Tory Burch. As well as her commitment to better manufacturing practices. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/the-good-stuff#post-2000597 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 20:23:58 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2000597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div>From time to time, someone posts about egregious behavior at corporation headquarters, awful conditions for workers actually creating the products, or racist displays/items. These are important reminders to us to be careful about what we support. That, however, can be frustrating. It is entirely possible that a company could rate well on two of the above categories and abysmally on the third. Amnesty International, which is in the business of human rights, has recently been revealed to have a toxic work environment. If it can happen there, it can happen anywhere. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>On the other hand, Bijou recently posted "Stella McCartney is a bit of a beacon in the design world for her ethics". This company's founding seems to be something I'd like to support (though I know nothing of worker conditions) <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.melvin-hamilton.com/magazine/story/philosophy-melvin-hamilton">https://www.melvin-hamilton.co.....n-hamilton</a> What companies do you know of that are doing good in the world, such that you want to support them?<br /></div> </p>