10 things I gave up in 2020 To Protect The Planet

This past year has been quite the year.

A time of tremendous change, turbulence, and a year to reflect on our own truth, priorities and values.  I’ve been reading, painting, writing….oh, and completed another massive closet purge and clean-out. Ahhhh, it felt sooooo good.

I’ve written about this before on this blog, but it bears repeating again: I’ve given up the fashionista and shopaholic life for a more reasonable and conscious existence.   They say that we come here to teach what we had to learn and what we had to heal…For me, it was to become more concious, because for a long time, I wasn’t. I bought all kinds of stuff and junk to prove I was somebody and to show my self-worth.

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An interview with Melanie Trevett

I first met Melanie Trevett at a fabulous party in Montreal. It was one of those fabulous evenings that you’re invited to once in a blue moon.  It was a Gatsby-esque night in many ways, with champagne flowing and profesional dancers swaying beneath the moonlight.

It was indeed a wonderful night, especially since I got to spend the evening chatting and dancing with Melanie,  a UK fashion entrepreneur and kindred soul.

J’ai rencontré Mélanie Trevett pour la première fois lors d’une fabuleuse soirée à Montréal il y a quelques années.  C’était une nuit Gatsby-esque à bien des égards, avec du champagne coulant à flot sous le clair de lune.  Ce fut une merveilleuse soirée, d’autant plus que j’ai pu passer celle-ci à bavarder et à danser avec Melanie, une entrepreneure britannique et une âme sœur.

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Conscious Shopping with La Maison Simons/ Shopping Conscient avec La Maison Simons

Last summer, I made a happy discovery:   Vision: Simons’ eco-conscious platform which highlights the company’s sustainable practices, initiatives and where it shares its eco-conscious fashion collections.

L’été dernier, j’ai fait une heureuse découverte: Vision: la plateforme de mode consciente de chez Simons, plateforme qui met en lumière les pratiques et initiatives durables de l’entreprise où elle partage ses collections de mode éco-responsable & consciente.

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It’s the runway walk of your life! Are you ready to step up?

Last week, I attended an online Summit hosted by Fashinnovation with some of the fashion industry’s heavy hitters: including Rebacca Minkoff, Rachel Zoe, Arizona Muse and Nigel Barker.

I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was super inspiring in many ways.

While listening to the sessions, I discovered that Rebecca Minkoff has a line of cool T-Shirts  that encourage people to vote and run for office. For every Limited Edition T-shirt sold, Rebecca Minkoff will make a donation to Vote Run Lead, a non-profit organization that empowers and trains women to run for office.

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An Interview with Molly Lambourn of Sophie Stokes

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with UK artist Molly Labourn about her line of quirky jewelry made with recycled plastic.  Speaking with her made my heart sing:  Molly isn’t only into recycled materials, but she’s also into vintage shopping, second hand finds and promoting women’s rights and businesses too.  This one of my passions and life missions: to promote brands and labels making a difference on the planet and Molly definitely does just that!

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An interview with Steven Bethell of Bank & Vogue

Last September, I had the great pleasure and honour of attending the WEAR conference in Toronto, a conference about fashion sustainability, ecology, and ethics, amongst many other topics.  It was an exceptional conference, with amazing panelists and speakers. One of the presenters, Canadian businessman Steven Bethell, founder of the Bank & Vogue Group of companies, caught my attention with his fascinating business and inspiring collaborations.  He also has great stories to share ( and wears interesting hats.)

Based in Ottawa, Bank & Vogue is a global leader in the facilitation, logistics, purchase and reselling of wholesale used goods and most notably, used clothing.  According to the Ottawa Business Journal,  the firm buys and sells about three million garments a week ​– enough to fill more than five dozen 40-foot shipping containers ​– from an operation based here in Canada.

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An interview with Léonie Daignault-Leclerc, a fashion sustainability expert

Léonie Daignault-Leclerc is an intelligent, passionate, and wise young entrepreneur. She’s also loads of fun too!  The founder of the Gaia & Dubos eco-fashion label based in Quebec City, not only has an effervescent personality, she’s become a sustainability expert and a determined and fully engaged business woman.
She recently published a book in French Canada; Pour Une Garde-Robe Responsable and I had the pleasure of interviewing her for my podcast. (available above and on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher.)
I had the pleasure of speaking to Léonie about the passion for fashion she’s had since she was a child, her studies in fashion design and her advice about building an eco-conscious wardrobe. She has lots to say on the matter, having graduated with a specialization in fashion sustainability from Ryerson in Toronto.

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An interview with Marie-Geneviève Cyr, a key player in the world of fashion

When I think of women fully embodying their own power, being their own truth, and being fully connected with their true essence and talents, I think of Marie-Geneviève Cyr, a key player in the world of fashion, creativity, sustainability and eco-fashion.
This Quebec dynamo from the Gaspésie region knows her stuff: about fashion, culture, travel and art.

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