Is it important to know who made your clothes? Absolutely. Ask away and find out. And if you don’t get a clear, solid answer vote with your dollar and support brands that do the right thing instead. If anyone or thing is harmed in the making of something, there is no beauty in that creation. 🌳🦋・・・🏼 Repost @fash_rev Early this morning, it was reported that a fire in a Delhi factory killed at least 43 victims, most of whom were migrant labourers asleep on the factory floors throughout the night. This tragedy intersects the systemic issues of migrant labour, building safety and regulation, as the factory is thought to have been operating illegally, with multiple unsecure wires ready to catch ablaze. According to the @MFO_WorkerDiaries 12% of garment factory workers in India reported having seen at least one fire in their current workplace. Too often in the clothing supply chain, garment workers are made to stay and work overtime hours when production targets have not been met, as may have been the case for this school bag making factory. Then, when the work is done, workers are often made to sleep on the factory floors as it isn’t safe for them to journey home in the dark. As well, with the youngest victim reported to be aged 13, this loss of life also touches on the tragic issue of child labour. Across the spectrum of transgressions that lead to this disaster, transparency is the missing thread. Without transparency, brands, factories, and operations even further down the supply chain can continue to pervade a system of injustice. In the wake of this tragedy, rather than feel helpless, let’s ask brands #WhoMadeMyClothes? and demand that the fashion industry put an end to exploitation. Swipe up in our story to read the full article. #FashionRevolution.
A little Safari Throwback Thursday for ya.The first photo is my dad and me hanging out in the Kruger International Airport waiting for our flight to @andbeyondphinda #WeWereExcited The second photo is my dad sippin’ on a G&T while watching the sunset from a wildlife viewing hut.The last photo is our view.
Spent some time photographing my new work. Next stop: posting online at @filosano_maury But here’s peek at a few sets of fingerless gloves and the magic they add to any outfit (swipe right to see all.) You’re going to love them. xo #SutterLarkin
Going through my ⛷clothes and was reminded of something fabulous @patagonia used to make: Capilene boy-shorts for women. I’ve had these FOREVER (at least 20 years). My vote: bring them back. 🏻
How many times have you seen a photo used in some promotion and you wish you knew where is was taken? There’s a new photo in the UWS Patagonia store in which I actually know – so fun. And I’m certain a handful of my peeps will, too. Call it!
I love my creative process for #SutterLarkin For my materials I find things that make my heart flutter. Someone doesn’t need them anymore but hot damn I’ll take ‘em. Then I transform them into something that are even more special to my heart. I’ve made it a habit of enjoying the process. And I do, every step of the way.•While inspecting these sweaters that are soon to be big chunky fabulous scarves and hip gloves, I let out an ‘oh yeah’ kind of by surprise. Love that. I can not wait to work with these.•More Sutter Larkin’s accessories coming very soon. 🏻🌳 @filosano_maury
Some @patagonia & #SutterLarkin favorites of mine I love to put on when it’s chilly out. The Sutter Larkin fingerless gloves are handmade by me from knit scrapes I had in my studio with found vintage buttons. I’m the second owner to the jacket (a Men’s Topley ) & the leggings (Women’s crosstrek). The sweater is made from a pre-consumer cashmere waste (95%)/wool (5%) blend that’s sorted, mechanically broken down and spun into new yarn, and Fair Trade certified. Pure cuddles on so many levels.
Once 4 sweaters that someone no longer wanted now 2 scarves, 5 sets of long-sleeved fingerless gloves and 1 set of regular fingerless gloves. Just in time for cuddle season. Soon available on filosano.com I’ll keep ya posted! #SutterLarkin
Patagonia UWS & SoHo are throwing down an awesome event this weekend: a swap & repair fair! For the kids, bring your hand-me-downs and grown-out-ofs to swap and pass along; teach the little ones the importance of keeping stuff out of the landfill. A limited amount of Worn Wear Patagonia clothing for grownups will be available for purchase. And…repair your broken and busted gear (any brand) for FREE! All weekend long: I’ll be at UWS on Sun. Come check it out. 🏻🌳 @patagonianyc