Who Made My Clothes?
The fashion revolution is a movement to help you become conscious about the conditions in which folks create your clothes, and to provide them with fair wages so that they can live a good life. I also like to throw in my thrifting and sustainable finds. Why not just be good all the way around? I chose this ensemble to share for the fashion revolution because I do know where half of it was made, and the other half was thrifted. It is still beautiful and affordable.
On April 24, 2015 – Fashion Revolution Day (see the instagram @fash_rev and #fashrev), we are asking all companies, “Who made my clothes?” Who makes your clothes at Zara, Wal Mart, Target (mmmhmm, you Lily Lovers haha =), Forever 21, etc.? Are they paid fair wages? Post a picture of your clothes today and ask, #whomademyclothes
Dress – purchased for $25 from an antique mall. It was created several years ago so the reuse of this article of clothing means no new clothing needed to be created for this look.
Undergarments – Reformation, a company with the following mission: “We believe in a fashion industry that values people, the environment, creativity and profit in equal measure. Our mission is to bring everyone together to make that happen.”
Photos by Kentrell Curry.
Join the fashion revolution, y’all. Learn more about where your clothes are made and how they are made before you purchase them.
So, tell me: who made your clothes?
xoxo, dolls & dudes
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Madaline says
April 24, 2015 at 12:31 amThis dress is gorgeous! You look amazing in it and the actual fabric is gorgeous. Who made my clothes is something I’ve been thinking about a lot more lately – I think it’s important to really be aware of everything in lives – where they came from who made it etc.
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 10:21 amIndustrialization made things so easy so that we wouldn’t have to think about it or be aware, but you are right – we still should be very aware! Ultimately, it all still affects us!
Sonya says
April 24, 2015 at 9:01 amWho makes my clothes? That is a good question. I’m sure like most clothes, mine are not made by people who are receiving a fair wage. I wish it were easier to find clothing made in the U.S. or clothes from other countries whose employees were paid a good wage and worked in safe conditions.
Your dress is beautiful.
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 10:31 amIt is my hope to make it easier, and I know some other bloggers who are helping make it easier, as well! I’ll start sharing them more 🙂
Thank you, Sonya!
Chrissy says
April 24, 2015 at 9:29 amWhat a gorgeous dress: its details are amazing! That is definitely a good question to ask about where our clothing comes from. Thanks for raising awareness!
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 10:32 amThank you, Chrissy! The details/pattern are what made me look at it on the rack.
Kat | curlsnchard.com says
April 24, 2015 at 12:43 pmI love the dress – you look gorgeous in it! And I think this is such an important movement – I personally care a lot about sustainability and fairly traded goods, so this really speaks to me 🙂
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:09 amThank you so much, Kat! I’m glad you hold the same sentiment about sustainable and ethical goods, as me! 🙂 Let us spread the word near and far!
Jessica says
April 24, 2015 at 1:29 pmGorgeous dress! And that’s a great question – I don’t know who makes my clothes! I would like to buy from more local – made in the USA retailers but a lot of times I find they are more expensive. But I’m starting to think about it more! Baby steps…right?
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:15 amThank you! Baby steps are soooo important, so you’re headed in the right direction! The more we create a demand for clean and ethical products, the more we will receive them, and at better prices. I hope my blog becomes a source to help people want them more!
Brenda @DailyMayo says
April 27, 2015 at 4:47 pmDefinitely an important question in the world of fast fashion! I prefer to buy my clothes from US manufacturers, when possible.
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:17 amThat’s a great move, Brenda! Buying local helps reduce waste from transporting items, but it also helps support your local community financially.
Valery Brennan says
May 5, 2015 at 11:01 amOh my goodness that dress breathtaking! So earthy and ethereal and lovely!!! <3
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:18 amThank you so much, Valery!! 🙂
Shamira West says
May 5, 2015 at 11:01 amBeautiful dress! I am pretty sure the people who made my clothes do not have fair wages. I wish it was easy to findustry affordable clothing that also benefit the lives of others around the world. Great post
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:20 amShamira, I’m hoping to make it easier for everyday people like us to find ethical and clean, slow fashion pieces for reasonable prices. It is also important to invest in pieces little by little, slowly growing a green closet.
Christina Beauchamp says
May 5, 2015 at 1:08 pmThat dress is absolutely stunning! Love this post — I need to be more aware of where my clothes are coming from. Great reminder!
xo, christina
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:20 amChristina, thank you so much! We all need to be more aware, you are not alone!
Sevi says
May 5, 2015 at 4:34 pmAddie, I love this dress so much! It may be my favorite item that you’ve ever thrifted. It’s stunning. We may need to plan a thrifting weekend. I’ll start looking at calendar dates.
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:21 amThank you, Sevi! In my mind, I probably responded to all of these comments so long ago, and life got hectic! I would so love to go thrifting! I’ll actually message you to in case you don’t see this lol!
Cris says
May 5, 2015 at 9:05 pmI love this dress. And what I love about thrifting is the fact that you’ll hardly ever find anyone wearing the same thing. Also, thank you for sharing about #WhoMadeMyClothes. I need to be more conscious about these things when I shop. Thank you for the reminder!
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:23 amHey Cris, thank you! 🙂 That is my favorite part – everything is so unique! Keep #WhoMadeMyClothes in mind when you think of buying a good piece and look up some green/sustainable/ethical clothing companies 🙂
Erica @ Coming Up Roses says
May 7, 2015 at 1:22 pmYour photos are so artsy and beautiful. I love!!!!
cominguprosestheblog.com
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:23 amThank you, Erica!!!
Cole says
July 31, 2015 at 1:38 pmGorgeous dress! I usually buy all of my clothes from thrift stores. It’s very rare I buy something new.
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:24 amSo cool, Cole! I’m an avid thrifter, too!
jasmine says
July 31, 2015 at 4:19 pmBeautiful! I love thrifting and finding unique clothing
Addie says
July 31, 2015 at 4:22 pmThank you, Jasmine! It’s always a surprise what you can find while thrifting 🙂
Allison Gallagher says
July 31, 2015 at 6:01 pmThat dress is gorgeous! It looks so good on you…Now if I could find one like that!
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:26 amThank you, Allison! Keep thrifting like crazy, a stunning piece will come into your clutch when you’re consistent with it! 🙂
Iyanna says
July 31, 2015 at 8:36 pmThis dress is just so gorgeous!!.. and that scenery just sets it off… 🙂
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:25 amThank you, Iyanna! It wasn’t where I originally wanted to photograph, but it was exactly what the dress needed 🙂
Cathy @ Our Mini Family says
August 1, 2015 at 3:32 pmYou look great in that dress! I don’t think it would look good on me, but you are rocking it!
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:25 amThank you, Cathy! It’s so important to find pieces that work for you at thrift and vintage stores! You would look great in so many pieces, I know it!
Rianna, Bohemian Wanderlust says
August 2, 2015 at 8:41 pmWhat a stunning dress! I I love handmade pieces
Addie says
August 5, 2015 at 11:24 amThank you, Rianna! Aren’t they awesome 🙂
Jessica says
August 3, 2015 at 8:30 pmI love LOVE love that dress! That looks like it came from a bridal magazine.
Addie says
August 3, 2015 at 8:42 pmThank you, Jessica! I keep hearing that, I may just have to wear it in my wedding lol 🙂
Jaclyn says
August 14, 2015 at 7:09 amI love that dress! I have definitely done a better job of paying attention to where I shop and what brands are in my closet. Sometimes it’s hard to track down where something came from!
Addie says
September 15, 2015 at 1:27 pmThank you so much, Jaclyn! It can be very difficult, and many companies hide their process and products. Its worth researching and finding, though!