Where do you shop sustainably? Wolf and Badger is one of the few marketplaces for independent designers (featuring mostly fashion but home goods too) that I truly love to spend time on. So many ethical shopping websites have a very limited selection and it feels impossible to cater to many budgets, sizes, and styles at once. (And I get it, Jenn and I recently launched our shop *more on that later!*, and there’s truly so much to consider when sourcing!) Lately I’ve been seeing Wolf & Bdager dresses pop up left and right, and finally had to round them up because… Well, the colors of fall are just too pretty not to post about!
Bertie Midi Dress by Molby the Label, Lavender dress with puff sleeve by Azzalia, Rae Mini Dress from Karmic Witch, Nutmeg Zoya Dress by Taeve Africa, Romana Dress by So English, Ochre Leaf dress by Haris Cotton, Fuchsia Flower by Haris Cotton , Liana Floral Dress by Aroop Shop, Olive Maxi Dress by Giyi
Fall is a time of transition and is truly one of the most vibrant times of year. So while I totally do love to lean into darker tones and neutrals later in the season, in the beginning I’m feeling so inspired by warm contrasting hues you’d see on the trees.
To get the most from Wolf & Badger, and many marketplaces like them, you want to take advantage of their filters. They sell thousands of items (literally 9k dresses), so you want to narrow it down a bit or you’ll get super overwhelmed. One of the filters is “sustainability status” which I highly recommend using. Even though I think any item worth investing in should check all the boxes, that’s just not the case for most. I make sure to at least check “Mother Earth” because it seems to filter out the items made with less sustainable fabrics like polyester. (Too many times I’ve found socially responsible brands remain environmentally wasteful!) So of course, check your filters, and read descriptions carefully to ensure a product aligns with your own values.
One last note for those keeping mother nature in mind. Wolf & Badger is not in the US and many (if not most) of their items will ship from overseas. Obviously, that’s not ideal for your carbon footprint. I still think it’s worth shopping occasionally because of the talented designers you can discover and support, but that’s for you to decide! You could probably cut down on your impact by purchasing things all at once instead of individually, and from the same brands.
Let me know if you liked this quick roundup from one marketplace we’re loving lately. This is not sponsored (I have no contacts at Wolf & Badger, but hope they like this little tribute!), but I have used my affiliate link throughout.
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