En ce jour de la Fête du Canada, je mets en lumière cinq entreprises canadiennes de mode éco-responsable et leurs pratiques qui sont excellentes pour la planète. Ces entreprises locales font briller notre pays et donnent l’exemple en créant des vêtements durables qui laissent une empreinte minimale sur notre environnement.
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We all know fast fashion is toxic; it’s nothing new.
I recently came across some disturbing videos about the company SheIn, an online retailer that offers heavily discounted items. We’re talking $1 to $2 tops, $5 pairs of pants, and shoes priced below $9.
Apparently, the CEO of SheIn claims that there are between 700 to a 1000 new items listed on the online platform every single day. Can you imagine?
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Last week, for my Soulful Couture podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sandra Parker, the founder of Justine Haines, the Montreal-based label making eco-conscious period panties, a great accessory to help protect our gorgeous planet, (pardon the scruffy voice, I was overcoming a cold during the recording).
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Although it was over 40 degrees and I was melting in the extreme heat, I attended the Montreal fashion festival with friends and had a blast. As a matter of fact, it was super inspiring to meet all these incredible local designers and was truly one of the highlights of my summer.
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I had the pleasure of speaking ( in French!) with Cynthia Boucher, founder of the Vêtements Mandala clothing line based in Montreal, for my podcast Soulful Couture.
Her collection of bright colored leggings caught my attention this past year as I was scrolling through my Instagram feed. I also loved her slogan: “Vous êtes magnifique – You are beautiful!” and the fact that her collection is available in sizes XXS to 3X.
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It’s no secret: I’m a lover of the ocean…and travel…so when fellow ocean-loving, travel enthusiast, and author Karina Kennedy asked If I’d be interested in reading her new novel about a young woman by the name of Marina, I jumped at the opportunity!
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This week I chatted with Montreal designer Katrin Leblond, a talented artist that creates colorful fashion pieces and accessories right here in Montreal. I love the colors and textures that she brings to her collection, and the fact that she caters to women of all shapes and sizes. During our talk, I discovered a natural, sweet, colorful and accessible woman, just like her clothes.
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Today I’m sharing a love story: a tale of generosity, kindness, creativity, collaboration, and craftsmanship.
It’s the story of social entrepreneurship done with heart and passion.
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What happens when you mix a passion for sustainable clothing, a talented young designer by the name of Lottie Bertello, Peruvian savoir-faire, and a collection of recycled men’s shirts?
The stunning designs of Loti: a new fashion label launching this spring. Above all, it’s a label about upcyling quality fabrics, creating flowy designs, and rethinking how we shop and dress.
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I recently fell hard for a fashion collection.
Vanaras, a collection of gorgeous sustainable clothes from Bangalore, India.
When I discovered the name Vanaras means essence of the forest, I fell even more. The forest is my place of refuge, healing, and happiness so a collection created in honour of this essence filled my heart with tremedous joy.
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