Goodwill and Salvation Army are NOT the only thrift stores in the world. They're not even the best and they're certainly not the most ethical or sustainable. Here's a directory of over 12k brick and mortar secondhand stores searchable by zip code: thethriftshopper.com

lingerie_addict My toxic trait is seeing something beautiful on the runway and thinking “maybe I should make that” when I already have a closet full of projects.

🧵 A lot of Americans just don’t know what life is like for those in Gaza, so here’s an analogy that might help: Imagine Gaza as Rhode Island. Here’s what reality would look like:

Favorite sale picks include the Janus Deco Camisole and Ribbon Corset, all of which are 25% off through Monday 11/27. The discount is automatic and reflected in your cart. Happy shopping! iamevgenia.com/collections/ja…

Celebrate Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals by getting goodies from the Underpinnings Museum Shop! Just head to underpinningsmuseum.shop to snag all of our digital sewing patterns for 30% off, like these gorgeous corsets taken directly from the original Sparklewren archive! 🖤

gabriella karefa-johnson (vogue editor and the mastermind behind all of these issues and more for those who don’t know her) no longer works at vogue magazine following her vocal support for palestine. this just can’t keep happening

🧵 on how I added 3.5” on this vintage skirt’s waistband so I could wear it (without having to reinstall the zipper) This skirt just barely fit me around the waist (it could close but not comfortably) there was no seam allowance in the side seams to let out.

I get asked this a lot, so let me explain how I start one of my highly detailed bg pieces! First: thumbnail The most basic of sketches. Sometimes I do this in perspective, sometimes not. It doesn’t matter, as long as I’m setting the scene. Focus is on key elements + comp

This is the 'Volkswagen 2015' moment for the #COP28 Presidency.   Caught red handed, the COP Presidency has no other option but to now unequivocally step up the transparency, responsibility and accountability with which they lead the process. [1/2] bbc.co.uk/news/science-e…

There's lots of announcements and news coming out of #COP28. I'm here to rank them for you from a climate scientist's perspective, using 🌴 for the wins and 🤦‍♀️ for the facepalms. Did I miss something? Let me know and I'll add it to this list! #ClimateAction #COP28FromHome 🧵

Ever notice how nearly every climate denial argument fall into just one of FIVE categories? But here's the twist: they all share ONE goal - preventing action. So don't be distracted: debunk briefly, then pivot immediately to positive, constructive solutions for a better world.

Sometimes I think about how cheap clothing 10 or 20 years ago is often better than mid clothing now. I have t-shirts from college that I bought at Target I still wear regularly. However cotton is literally not the same now as it was then, and clothes aren’t being sewn the same.

there's a joke on here that goes something like this: "i asked him how much it would cost to make this today. i will never forget his answer. 'we can't, we don't know how to do it anymore.'" I unironically think this is true of pants 🧵

One of the most powerful English professors of the past 40 years stole an argument I made in a seminar presentation, turning it into the core of his next book. The week after my presentation, he came into the classroom and... 1/n

I get asked this question a lot because good-quality women’s basics are soooooooo hard to come by now. A quick thread 🧵

Join us April 3rd at 9AM or 12PM EDT for a one-hour virtual creative workshop led by Mira Musank . During the workshop, you will create your own art and all participants will have the opportunity to submit their work as part of a group exhibition. Register at the link in our bio.

I just want to add, as someone who has worked in a factory before, this is also what regular, non-sweatshop factories can look like. What makes a sweatshop is the low pay, forced labor, who’s working there, long hours, incredibly high requirements and often dangerous conditions.

People will say art is essential out one side of their mouth then ask why haute couture exists out the other, and not connect that fashion can also be art.