What I'm Wearing to Teach Today: Holding On for Dear Life

Hat: Simon
Shirt: Ralph Lauren
Jacket: Yohji Yamamoto
Dress: Morgane Le Fay
Boots: Aquaitalia

What I'm Wearing to Teach Today: The Owls Have It!

Sweater: Owls by Kate Davies, knit by yours truly
Skirt: Brooklyn (from Seamwork magazine), sewn by yours truly
Tights: Simply Vera
Boots: Aquaitalia

A Better Way to Start the Week

Now that we're in Scorpio season, and I have a birthday coming up, I thought it might be a good time to remind everyone that - It's never too late!

What I'm Wearing to Teach Today: Ready for My Close-Up

Dress: Lauren
Scarf: Alexander McQueen
Coat: Basch (vintage)

What I'm Wearing to Teach Today: Playing it Cool

Jacket: Schott
Dress: Sacai
Socks (just seen): Little River Sock Mill
Boots: Aquaitalia

Local: Something to Think About as Slow Fashion October Approaches

I've always thought of "local" being one of the qualities forefronted in slow fashion. Local implies knowing where an item was produced and with that, hopefully, assurances about worker and environmental safety.

Two recent things I've read have complicated my understanding of that, and I thought I'd share the links here.

Firstly, this disturbing piece from the New York Times about home workers (independent contractors)  in Italy. This is in sharp contrast to the way Alabama Chanin utilizes local artisans.

The other piece comes from Kate Davies's blog, and in many ways expands the way local can be understood.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. I'll be thinking about how I want to approach Slow Fashion October this year and what my goals will be.

What I'm Wearing to Teach Today: Sunshine in My Eyes...

Dress: J. Morgan Puett
Shoes: Trippen