I'd actually argue that 'alt' is purely an aesthetic and fishnets and miniskirts is, in fact, all it means. Alt is the flattening of subcultures that actually did have the politics and the values and used clothes to reflect it into a label to sell clothing.

I have to laugh, does this person think passover began in the 1890s with the rise of political zionism?

An environmental nonprofit has linked H&M, Zara and Better Cotton to corruption, illegal deforestation, land grabbing and violence against local communities through two certified Brazilian cotton producers. sourcingjournal.com/sustainability…

The sustainability conversation is getting really reductionist, I fear.

obsessed with these flower pillows (& interiors) by emma catherine bradford

heat records are being broken everywhere this week in SE Asia. this is crazy.

Every time people are like “read the Talmud, you’ll be shocked to see the real religious beliefs of the Jews!!” it’s clear they’ve never read any of it themselves, because it’s mostly this.

I just know she pays $2000/mo in NYC for that flat

'No ethical consumption under capitalism' should inspire you to consume as little as possible and seek out the *least unethical* options, not justify a $500 SHEIN haul

it’s been interesting to watch the rebrand from “counterfeit” (stigmatized, illegal, cheap) to “dupes” (cute, accessible, novel). its usage often implies buyers of originals lack the shrewdness or skill to find the cheapest option,as though that’s the sole criteria of consumption

It’s one thing to not think the price is worth it for you, but clearly you do value these pieces! Just not craftsmanship or design, not really

'privilege is when you dont have to experience something bad happening to another group' as a checklist with no analysis of structure unsurprisingly leads to bad politics of the 'women have privilege because men are drafted to war and die' variety

You mean neglectful cat owners allow and/or force their cats to live very risky lifestyles, right?

This is so real. I'm terrified to fully show off my wardrobe or my collections because the accusations that I'm 'secretly rich!!!1!1!' will be incessant!

outfit of the day 🐈‍⬛🪻🕸️

#sustainablefashion #ootd

ALEXANDER WANG IS A PREDATOR
ALEXANDER WANG IS A PREDATOR
ALEXANDER WANG IS A PREDATOR
ALEXANDER WANG IS A PREDATOR
ALEXANDER WANG IS A PREDATOR
ALEXANDER WANG IS A PREDATOR

When did the r-slur come back into everyone’s vocabulary stop it

i've never divided dough more easily in my life. shabbat shalom!