Spring Jackets: Patterned, Assymetric, Leather & Ethically Made

As promised, I've rounded up some fair jacket options for spring for those of you on the (ethical) hunt. Each jacket below was made with one or more of the following qualities: fair trade, fairly employed labor, made in the USA, sustainable fabrics used, or handmade.

Pastel Confections

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Assymetric Neutrals

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Prints and Patterns

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Secondhand Score: Cut25 Leather Jacket (made in the USA)

WEARING: Secondhand leather jacket, Cut25 by Yigal Azroel (made in the USA); JBrand Jeans (made in the USA); AGL patent oxfords (made in Italy). PHOTOGRAPHY: Victoria Corkhill











I found this beautiful Cut25 leather jacket second-hand, and was delighted to see that it was also made in the USA. The colors are perfect for spring, along with the fact that it doesn't zip or button. This is another piece I've been waiting and waiting to wear, and I was so happy to have nice weather the other weekend so I could finally sport it!

My favorite part is for sure the cut-out material sections in the back and under the arms, which look very sci-fi to me. Tune in later this week for a collection of fairly made spring jackets for your thoughtful consideration.


But for now:

Ethical Jewelry for Spring from Rebecca Mir Grady

Rebecca Mir Grady jewelry is made with care in Chicago, Illinois. A supporter of environmentally sustainable practices, Rebecca makes all of her jewelry by hand from reclaimed precious metals and ethically-sourced stones.

I love the simple, earthy shapes and especially the open rings in her Spring/Summer 2014 line, which are perfect for layering.

Rebecca has also been kind enough to offer a 15% discount to anyone who types in MYFAIRVANITY at checkout through April 15. 

Happy shopping!

 Check out my Pinterest board for more of 

my favorite, fair jewelry.

12 Rompers for Spring: Commence Ethical Romping

As promised in yesterday's romper style post, I've gathered up oodles of fair spring options for ya'll, ranging in price, style, color, and fit.

Above, you can see three options from one of my favorite lines, Reformation. They make all of their clothes in New York and Los Angeles using only vintage or deadstock fabrics, so no new fabrics are ever ordered or created to make these upcycled, on-trend beauties.

Below are the rest of the pack, from $48 on up to $500, and every single one is made in the USA.

And here they are embiggened:

Secondhand Score: Alexander Wang Romper

WEARING: Alexander Wang Romper purchases secondhand, secondhand heels, conventional tights. STYLING: Rachel Mlinarchik and Victoria Corkhill  PHOTOGRAPHY: Victoria Corkhill

I've been waiting and waiting and waiting for the weather to be warm enough to try out this badass romper! The see-through paneling, the angled sleeves, the easy drape-- it's the jam, and I'm so excited to share this great consignment find. I love Alexander Wang, though I wish the label focused more on sustainability and ethics.

Tune back in tomorrow for more than a dozen fair romper options for those of you who don't live near gobs of amazing consignment stores, but (of course) still want to rock this trend ethically come spring and summer.

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Spring 2014 Trend: Pastels {Eco-friendly and Made in the USA}

Pastels are here to stay, and there are a few eco-friendly options that I have my eye on for spring.  And now, you can click on each item for purchase details, or check out my Pinterest board for more ideas of how to incorporate this trend fairly and ethically.

Clockwise from top left: 
Pink trousers are made in the USA by Rag & Bone; Jeans are made in the USA by JBrandJeans; bag is handmade in NYC by Chiyome for Of a Kind; Ombre sweatshirt is made using ethical labor practices by Alternative Apparel; Blue dress is made in the USA by Rag & Bone; three-free made in the USA polish by butter; blue t-shirt is made using ethical labor practices by Alternative Apparel; boots are made using fair labor in Spain by Miista; the candle is made in the USA using coconut wax by Voluspa.