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Ethical Fashion: What is it and how to start

Ethical fashion is an alternative to mass produced clothing A.K.A fast fashion. It focuses on social impacts of fashion. And like sustainable fashion, ethical fashion also considers the environmental impacts from production.

So what exactly does that mean?

Salt + Umber believes in putting the planet first in every step of the way in their creation process. The name itself derives from elements of nature, and the designs of each shoe are thoughtfully curated to connect every aspect of the production process to our natural world. Ethics, sustainability, and transparency is Salt+Umber’s core values, it’s what drives them to be a leader for a better tomorrow in the fashion industry.

Ever wondered what it's like to be buyer at NYC market week? Last week we went to NYC to buy for the Spring/Summer 2018 season. Market week is always a crazy experience of fun, exhaustion, meeting lots of new people, and of course, the excitement of previewing designer's collections before it hits the market. But for us, it's also about meeting and connecting with the designers we carry or will potentially carry - asking about their stories, inspirations, understanding how/where their products are made, and getting to build authentic relationships with them.

Watch our behind-the-scenes video of Day 1 at NYC Market Week.

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