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Vintage Fashion: A Sustainable and Ethical Alternative to Fast Fashion
by Sarah Menke
by Sabrina Sirbu | In recent years, the fashion industry has faced growing criticism for labor exploitation as well as its environmental impact, including high levels of waste and pollution. As a sustainable alternative, more people are turning to vintage fashion, which refers to clothing and accessories that are at least 20 years old, with a particular emphasis on styles from the 1920s to the 1980s.Read more →The Legacy of Vivienne Westwood
by Miko Rytkönen
Vivienne Westwood's death marks the end of an era. She was a beacon of the good in humanity, bringing punk aesthetics & values to the mainstream fashion world and advocating for sustainability & human rights. Her philosophy influenced many, including us at outrare. She pioneered sustainability in fashion in the 1970s, advocating for quality over quantity. She is the queen of punk, popularizing a DIY aesthetic and the most important of punk values & bringing them to the mainstream. Vivienne was a pioneer of androgynous fashion, challenging traditional gender norms. Her legacy also involves directly educating the next generation of designers & creative thinkers. Many famed designers credit her as a major source of inspiration, including Alexander McQueen & John Galliano. R.I.P. Vivienne, a legend & an icon.Read more →