Hello and welcome to the Eco-Fashion Philosopher, a place to discuss the bizarre, unique and fun side of eco-fashion. My company, Faerie’s Dance, was named to remind us all to frolic a little, to be joyous environmentalists; to recognize the need for sustainability and ethics in consumerism without focusing only on the negative to our personal detriment. Together, we can find clever ways to find a sustainable path to the future – especially if the path is lined with luscious bamboo dresses and organic cotton bras. 😀

Since 2009, I’ve used this blog primarily to answer questions my company has received about dyes, manufacturing processes, fair trade standards, allergens in clothing, and other sustainability questions. We’ve had contests, events, and the occasional peek into my personal life as a runner, a traveler, an environmentalist and an animal lover. But on the whole, the environmental and educational side, the “eco” side (if you will), of eco-fashion has been the focus of the blog.

Ten years in and I realize that the fun, style and beauty of eco-fashion hasn’t been addressed nearly as much as questions about sustainability and ethics in the industry. So for our 10 year blogging anniversary, I’ll be recycling some of our older posts, updating the information and adding to them to ensure the information is current and usable. However, our new posts for 2019 will focus more on the fun “fashion” side of eco-fashion. Look for posts on how to accessorize your favorite outfit (with natural and/or recycled jewelry of course), or which basics to stock to make a great wardrobe with surprisingly few pieces.

Along the way I’m going to do some clean-up. There are some gems in this blog like detailed information on the which fabrics are the most eco-friendly and the status of eco-fashion textiles. But there are also giveaways from 2009 for products that have long since been discontinued and quick notes (from the days prior to us having a Facebook page) where we announced we’d be closing early on a random Tuesday in 2011. While it’s fun to reminisce about those old posts, so much clutter makes it harder for readers to find the true sustainability gems.

So together let’s go full Marie Kondo on this blog, (and our closets). Not just tidying up, but also greening them. Which posts bring us joy? (This new one on high waisted panties for sure!) Which posts are truly informative and still relevant today? (Five years later, have most people even heard of modal?) Which posts have real sustainable and ethical value? (Like clearing up confusion around Fair Trade standards.) And which need to be combined and cleaned-up? (How about a 2020 renewal of the “Year of Green Living.”)

As an ethical consumer, what do you want to learn? As a fashionista (or budding one), what style advice are you looking for? As a partner in this sustainability journey, what topics are you interested in? Let me know in the comments.

My name is Adrienne, and I’m the CEO and founder of FaeriesDance.com. I hope you’ll join me on this journey.