I don’t know if I reached out to Victor or he reached out to me, but the fact that there are inevitably some quality denim scraps at Raleigh Denim encouraged a collaboration forward. Raleigh Denim has been one of my favorite brands, let alone favorite local, sustainably made brands, for a few years now. VictorContinue reading “Raleigh Denim Reborn”
Category Archives: Sustainability
The hard truth or the easy answer?
The tenants of fashion are this: produce as much volume as possible to lower costs and increase your profits. Economies of scale in fashion means making 100,000,000 units with maybe a dollar or two in profit per each unit. Margins are tight along the way, so you have to make a lot, to make aContinue reading “The hard truth or the easy answer?”
How To Spring Break, Sustainably.
Spring break is a coveted time of year; students and faculty alike get time to reset, recharge, and rejuvenate. However, at Reborn, we urge you not to take a break from sustainable living. Even when we travel, there are plenty of ways to incorporate eco-conscious practices into your day-to-day life. We’ve compiled a diverse listContinue reading “How To Spring Break, Sustainably.”
What Fast Fashion Is Really Costing Us.
We live in a fast world. Fast communication, fast food, and fast fashion. When we want to chat with a friend, we usually can within minutes or even seconds. When we want to post an update on our lives, we can do so in only 250 characters. And when we want to buy something new,Continue reading “What Fast Fashion Is Really Costing Us.”
Embracing the Fashion Industry’s Transformational Shift.
As we have entered a new year, a new presidency, a new time in our lives, environmental justice has never been more relevant to the conversation. Protecting our Earth and accepting social responsibility does not come at the expense of individuality, modernity, nor style. In fact, with upcycling, those attributes are not only preserved butContinue reading “Embracing the Fashion Industry’s Transformational Shift.”
Clothing Swaps – A Fun Sustainable Alternative To A New Wardrobe.
From a young age, something is enthralling about wearing what someone else has. Your mother’s lipstick, your older sibling’s sweatshirt, your girlfriend’s dress, your cousin’s cardigan — the list of what we would covet from others and want to borrow goes on and on. It is in our nature, as humans, to share within ourContinue reading “Clothing Swaps – A Fun Sustainable Alternative To A New Wardrobe.”
The Reborn Team’s Top Sustainable Swaps
At Reborn Clothing Co., our mission goes beyond just providing eco-friendly products for your closet. We strive to reduce our carbon footprint any way we can, which includes making small shifts in our everyday lives. Whether it be our beauty routine or favorite household cleaners, the opportunities to make minor yet impactful changes are alwaysContinue reading “The Reborn Team’s Top Sustainable Swaps”
Sustainable Students: 10 Ways to Be Green on Campus
As a college student—especially in 2020—life can feel chaotic and cluttered, so we’ll keep this simple. Small changes in your day-to-day life not only can shrink your ecological footprint, but they can also make your daily routine more stylish, healthy, and vibrant. Here are 10 tips and changes that can help any student be moreContinue reading “Sustainable Students: 10 Ways to Be Green on Campus”
Turn Your T-Shirt into a Hanging Basket
Summer 2020 has been the season of staying in—which means its also been a summer full of DIY kitchen, home and closet projects. We already taught you how to whip up some mouthwatering focaccia and sourdough loafs, and now we’ve got a new project for you to test out this weekend: DIY hanging baskets. GetContinue reading “Turn Your T-Shirt into a Hanging Basket”
What to Pack for a Sustainable Beach Trip
Independence Day is coming up, and we’re itching for a long weekend spent by the beach. We’ve pulled together our team’s favorite sustainable products for a weekend spent in the sun. Whether you need to keep your drinks cool or just want to look stylish on the sand, check out our eco-friendly must-haves that we’llContinue reading “What to Pack for a Sustainable Beach Trip”