The age of fast-fashion might be fading. With high-volume retailers starting to feel the pinch, there are signs the industry is slowly finding its environmental conscious. Ethical clothing spending reportedly increased by over 19% in 2018, while overall spending fell. A few retail giants, like Forever 21, realized this too late. Forced to file for bankruptcy after waning sales, they will likely hang on, but at what cost? Several independent brands and online retailers that specialize in ethical, sustainable, and cruelty-free products have been gaining traction.
Made With Respect brings those seeking feel-good shopping therapy a new way to explore. It’s an online marketplace offering a range of ethical and sustainable products, bringing everything from fashion (including children’s wear) and beauty to interior decor together in one place, with the goal of making it easier to live a green lifestyle.
“The more involved I’ve become in this space, I’ve realized the key to real change is through education, information, and accessibility — giving people knowledge and making it easy and convenient for them to change the way they consume,” explains Susan Stevens, Made With Respect’s founder and CEO.
Fashion is one of the most resource-depleting industries, but with reason. “Balancing between business objectives and…
