In a world awash with fast fashion and feel-good greenwashing, truly ethical design still needs champions.

We Wear our Values.

Whether we realize it or not, the clothes we choose say something about what we believe in, how we live, and how we relate to the world. In an era of planetary urgency and social reckoning, fashion is no longer just a matter of style. It is a matter of impact.

Why support ethical designers?

Because ethical fashion isn’t just a concept. It’s a practice, a commitment, and often, a sacrifice on the part of the designer. Supporting these makers—those who create with care, pay fairly, and build beauty to last—is essential if we want a fashion industry that reflects values worth sustaining.

This story is woven in both word and image. Visual collaborators featured in the full Substack story include: 

-Annika Ross wearing the upcycled denim applique Audrey Jacket and reincarnated cashmere tube top with the Amy upcycled parachute skirt in olive. Photo by Jenn Spain Photography

-Annika Ross in the deadstock Loretta slip dress paired with the Chrysanthemum Reincarnated Cashmere Cardigan in Claret. Photo by Jenn Spain Photography

-Annika Ross in the sheer deadstock silk Carly Skirt and reincarnated cashmere Peace Dove sweater and fingerless gloves. Photo by Jenn Spain Photography

-Handcrafted leather fringe crossbody/belt bag with mandala applique and studs, paired with a vintage plaid fabric bustier and botanical deadstock silk skirt. Photo by Jenn Spain Photography

-Annika Ross in a floral print deadstock flounce blouse, Mila cigarette jeans in upcycled denim, and a custom Alligator appliqué upcycled leather handcrafted bag. Photo by Jenn Spain Photography

Now featured at The Canvas Oculus—a global platform spotlighting conscious design.
🔗 Deborah Lindquist at The Canvas

  If this glimpse speaks to you, the full reflection is on Substack.

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