Small Wins and Sustainable Fashion This is a response to Michael Hobbes’ article, The Myth of the Ethical Shopper, published July 15, 2015. Michael Hobbes wrote an article for Huffington Post Highline a few weeks …
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Amani ya Juu: Olive Branch Spoon Set
I’d snooped around Amani ya Juu‘s site long before they reached out to me a few weeks ago to tell me they enjoyed Style Wise. They use vibrant Kitenge textiles in a …
What is Ethical? 7 terms you need to know
What is Ethical? This post contains a few referral links, noted with a * When I first started this blog, I found it rather difficult to navigate the ins and outs of “ethical consumerism.” I …
Justice Conference 2015 Recap: Part 2
Justice Conference 2015 Recap The title’s a reference to Sufjan Stevens’ Chicago, which is a pretty perfect summary of my Justice Conference experience. Read Part 1 of my Justice Conference recap here. Racial Reconciliation Pre-Conference, afternoon sessions …
Justice Conference 2015 Recap: Part 1
Justice Conference 2015 Recap: Part 1 A whirlwind Thursday… I put off writing about my experience at the Justice Conference in Chicago last weekend, at first, because I was physically exhausted and didn’t think I …
American Apparel Isn’t Ethical
American Apparel Isn’t Ethical Please note that some of the links below direct to articles and images that may not be suitable to view at your workplace. American Apparel has been on my Conscientious Companies …
Fashion Revolution Day 2015
The what, when, why, and how of this important fashion activism event launched after Rana Plaza collapsed
Guest Posting on Rachel Held Evans’ Blog
I wrote a post for Rachel Held Evans’ blog on conscious consumption and Christian faith
How Religion Shapes my Fair Trade Journey
Style Wise has always been about building a community of people centered around a common goal of buying and living more ethically. Because of that, it’s never been a priority to share the more …
Modern Slavery Exhibit at the Freedom Center
Modern Slavery Exhibit at the Freedom Center Daniel happened upon the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center while researching Cincinnati based attractions. Housed in a modern building that follows the curves of Ohio River currents as it overlooks …
Interview: A Look Inside the Origin and Process of MATTER Prints
I recently had the opportunity to interview Renyung Ho, co-founder of social enterprise, Matter, about the brand and its mission. I hope you enjoy reading about the process and inspiration behind some pretty groovy pants. …
UVA, Greek Life, and Institutionalized Inequality
On Wednesday, Rolling Stone (the article is quite disturbing, so proceed with caution) published an exposé on the gang rape of an undergraduate student by fraternity members at the University of Virginia. Then the sh*t hit …