tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post4419862712417925314..comments2024-03-21T21:01:30.238+11:00Comments on The Pineneedle Collective: Fashion More SlowlyAnnika Victoriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13258432518051916845noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-57807090093809591802015-07-16T01:10:43.648+10:002015-07-16T01:10:43.648+10:00felicidades!!! excelente decisión...podrías hacer ...felicidades!!! excelente decisión...podrías hacer un tutorial para hacer este vestido¿Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-77442436932344301942014-02-18T08:40:09.335+11:002014-02-18T08:40:09.335+11:00You are wonderful. Link me link me link me! (I cou...You are wonderful. Link me link me link me! (I couldn't find your blog link when I clicked through to your google+)<br /><br />It also makes me sad when I see prominent youtubers or bloggers really promoting that stuff, but I guess that when I was doing a similar thing (not even a year ago), it was because I just didn't really *think* about where my clothes were coming from. It's not until I became aware about it, really thought about it, and then did some research on where my clothes were coming from, that I was like "shit. that's really, really awful, How the heck can we do this to poor countries for something we don't even NEED?"<br />That's why I'm trying to spread awareness. Because I just can't see that anyone would continue to promote such products once they *know* how their stuff is manufactured, and how many people get hurt by it. It's just that in western countries, we're raised *not* to think about it, so most people, unfortunately, don't.<br /><br />xxxAnnika Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258432518051916845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-80276988736743644692014-02-18T01:22:18.277+11:002014-02-18T01:22:18.277+11:00I'm so happy there are other bloggers out ther...I'm so happy there are other bloggers out there committed to making and promoting ethical choices. I've been trying to compile a similar database over on my blog for the past few months called the Coscientious Consumer where I'm hoping to cover ethical & cruelty-free brands in make-up, fashion, art and craft and all other sorts of things relevant to my lifestyle & those of others. It astounds me how many popular personalities just don't seem to worry about the products they're promoting! I think whether one influences a small amount of people or a huge amount, like a 'famous' youtuber, it's still important to make choices that are right for the whole, the earth, animals, humans, etc. Love your blog, XoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02629733604873078060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-68159165406733726602013-09-13T11:06:22.641+10:002013-09-13T11:06:22.641+10:00http://www.luvahuva.co.uk/shophttp://www.luvahuva.co.uk/shopAnnika Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258432518051916845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-5586731295613230502013-09-13T10:42:03.780+10:002013-09-13T10:42:03.780+10:00http://www.etsy.com/shop/katastrophicdesignhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/katastrophicdesignAnnika Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258432518051916845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-15272022069364138892013-09-13T10:24:42.444+10:002013-09-13T10:24:42.444+10:00So I've been hearing :( That sucks so badly. C...So I've been hearing :( That sucks so badly. Can't buy from anywhere!<br /><br />Ahh I'm planning on making up a whole big list of ethical stockists for all differnt things, and I've found this so far: http://www.pantstopoverty.com/collections/women , but they're not cheap and don't seem to carry many sizes, either.<br /><br />There is also this: http://www.urbanearthwear.com.au/<br /><br />This is also this which is cheaper but kinda ugly :(<br />http://www.tuffys-tuffetts.com.au/tuffetts.html<br /><br />It's making me very sad how few places there are out there that are ethical.Annika Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13258432518051916845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-12360260894571717802013-09-13T01:00:39.774+10:002013-09-13T01:00:39.774+10:00Good choice on turning over your closet to sweatsh...Good choice on turning over your closet to sweatshopfree 100%. As another girl who loves her thriftshopping because of money issue and fashionstyle, I would like to to ask and comment one thing:<br /><br />1: Do you know a store that sells sweatshop free underwear? That's the one thing I keep buying fresh but want to buy fair.<br /><br />2: As much as you can say kudos to American Apparel for being sweatshop free, they're still incredibly sexist and have expressed discrimination against customers and their employed, therefore I don't recomend anybody to buy from them :/Allisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-13960290073554564922013-09-08T13:02:09.859+10:002013-09-08T13:02:09.859+10:00Hi! 8 years ago I saw some videos about the meat i...Hi! 8 years ago I saw some videos about the meat industry, it was an eye opening experience. Back then I discovered that I didn't have to eat meat to be healty, and that animals didn't have to suffer just for my personal pleasure. <br /><br />And then I realize that everything that I choose to buy have an impact in the world, not only food, but also my clothes. I understood that every choose that I made have an impact in the world.<br /><br />Some years ago there was a huge scandal here in uruguay, the owner of one of the bigger clothes companies had bolivian employees working in horrible conditions, almost slaves. Those ladies were in some way forced to work for almost no money, 16 hours per day, in the extremly expensive house of this rich family. I was soooo disgusted about that news! And of course, this non ethical person had a company that sells everything made in china or vietnam. They buy clothes by the kilo (a few dollars per kilo) and sells those clothes 20 times that price. If this people had employees in those conditions in their own homes, I was sure that they didn't care at all about the working conditions of some people in china or vietnam.<br /><br />That news shock me so much, that from that moment I decide to buy only local or second hand clothes, and only when I need it. I'm extremly happy and proud of my decision and I'm glad to find people who are in the same page about this. So congratulations on your decision! :)<br /><br />well that's it, just wanted to say Hi and share my story :)Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038786370718369052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-73903169149753071182013-09-03T02:39:08.412+10:002013-09-03T02:39:08.412+10:00[I just noticed I haven't write down a comment...[I just noticed I haven't write down a comment on your blog for a long, long time - shame on me !]<br /><br />I admire your decision. And that's weird, because it's been also some weeks that I started to sell most of my clothes, and keep only the ones I REALLY like - and strangely, I only keep the clothes I bought in thrift stores. I don't like anymore the "plastic clothing" in such a poor quality that you find in most of the famous and affordable fashion shops. Now I don't shop anymore in H&M, Zara etc... I go to my favourite charity shop where they give the money to people in difficulties. I think it's a better way to consume.<br />So, it's like there's a wave of consciousness floating around us. It's important to ask ourselves the following question : what you wear reflects your personnality, but does it reflects your values ? It should !<br /><br />You took the right decision, and I can understand how hard it is ! I've received a few requests of partnership from brands, that's something still new for me, and I don't know how I will react if a brand such as... well, you know, those "cheap eastern asian shops", would like to sponsor me. It's hard to say "No, thank you", when you see such a big amount of clothes you would love to wear. But well, we know in which conditions they have been made, and it's good to not promote them.<br />Of course we can't blame people who still shop to "normal" stores, they follow the flow and the mass, the easy way that society wants us to follow. But that would be great if everyone could know and realise that there are always other solutions.<br />Congratulation for having a strong mind and the courage to say no to free clothes :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://couleurspleen.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Noé.</a><br /><br />Noéhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901506353674039304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-52101631538878827772013-08-31T10:22:06.433+10:002013-08-31T10:22:06.433+10:00kuddos to you girl!! i'm so glad i just found ...kuddos to you girl!! i'm so glad i just found this post of yours via the braided bandit's pinterest pin : ). I completely support this 100%, and am at a strange little crossroad where i've been advocating for fair fashion (either through ethically made items, fair trade items, like I sell in my shop, Mitla Moda, or through vintage/secondhand - although the secondhand one gets tricky also) but now finally gaining more blog readers and been contacted by a few companies whose labor practices i can't verify. i really do think it's amazing to hear you using your blogging voice to stand up for "fair fashion" though, and i also love this handmade dress you found (and wow, Japan, awesome!). oh and you hair looks gorgeous to me, def no need for extensions but i'll mail you some of my extra if you'd like ; ). i have a guest post scheduled for next week speaking all about fast fashion and the Bangladesh tragedy, so I hope you'll take a look in a few days. glad to have found you!<br /><a href="http://dusanabotswana.com/" rel="nofollow">Cuddly Cacti</a><br /><a href="http://mitlamoda.storenvy.com/" rel="nofollow">Mitla Moda</a><br /> Dus of Cuddly Cactihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985494474547711132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-71447766763686255922013-08-31T07:53:52.292+10:002013-08-31T07:53:52.292+10:00Boy, its been a bit since I have commented, but th...Boy, its been a bit since I have commented, but this really hit home with me! There are a few companies I have been working with for the fast month that definitely fall into the fast fashion category and I am so torn between the excitement of getting some free, actually "current" new clothes to wear and the guilt over not knowing how they are made and where. I do think I live better than most, as probably over half of what I buy both for clothes and home things are second hand, but having a blog where you advertise for different companies makes it into a whole new ball game. I totally admire your decision though and will definitely consider doing the same soon. <br />Hope you're having a wonderful day girl!<br />xo Hannah<br /><br />thebraidedbandit.blogspot.com<br />thebraidedbandit.etsy.comThe Braided Bandithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16875133855025788033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-45920687310323146022013-08-31T02:12:46.574+10:002013-08-31T02:12:46.574+10:00I think it's a great decision you're makin...I think it's a great decision you're making. I'll be looking forward to your outfit posts, those 30 days posts are my favorite posts, I really like seeing how much you can do with just a few items of clothing. I can understand that it's easy to fall into the "trap" of free clothing, so I really respect your decision ^^jiruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525964540116070826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-43099892383035177132013-08-30T10:36:01.285+10:002013-08-30T10:36:01.285+10:00You are such a fantastic person for making that ch...You are such a fantastic person for making that choice, and I can only hope that more people follow in your footsteps. As others have said, I also prefer your DIY posts and vintage/second hand clothes over the sponsorshipped ones.<br /><br /><3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-58173032465860696562013-08-29T20:22:31.920+10:002013-08-29T20:22:31.920+10:00Wow! I really support your decision! I hope this m...Wow! I really support your decision! I hope this means we're goinf to see a lot more DIY's. Your creations are so amazing they inspired me to learn sewing myself! And my grandma also appreciates her granddaughter coming over a lot to borrow her sewing machine ;) Maybe you could take up knitting? With big needles and chunky wool you can make a nice sweater in no time! Last year I made myself a hat and mittens and I think it's great to have your own unique pieces (and the're also cheaper than the ones you see in stores). Let the coming months be really inspirational!Elinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03444773614931305542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-13882862928406942772013-08-29T12:13:44.481+10:002013-08-29T12:13:44.481+10:00What a tough and brave decision to make! This seem...What a tough and brave decision to make! This seems to be a trend that I can totally get behind. I mostly thrift or make my own clothes anyway, but trying not to buy new at all is great. Fashion is an important part of my life and I think people need to understand that it's not always a frivolous, superficial thing. People can make good choices and still be stylish. Hopefully Smashinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019752732275451225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-35193492699981846252013-08-29T10:13:52.145+10:002013-08-29T10:13:52.145+10:00Annika, you are such an inspiration. I have so muc...Annika, you are such an inspiration. I have so much respect for the fact that you've taken ethics into consideration regarding your fashion choices. Last summer I volunteered in Guatemala and came across the most disgusting sweatshops in which indigenous Guatemalan women hand-crafted beautiful leather goods and knits only to be paid $1 a day and have their worked shipped to the U.S. to be sold at large corporations like J.C. Penny's. I was completely in awe of the talent these women had and how little they were being paid for their beautiful crafts. I try to do research on each brand I shop from to understand the business practices of their brand. I think it's wonderful that you are becoming conscious of ethical fashion choices!<br /><br />Xo, Hannah<br /><br />sweetsweetnoir.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-77362700659848809492013-08-29T08:27:20.607+10:002013-08-29T08:27:20.607+10:00I think that is a good decision. Maybe it doesn...I think that is a good decision. Maybe it doesn't make great impact on the world, but you will deffinitely sleep better at night...and you have no idea how fun it is to mix all your clothes and always making them look new and better with acessories, patches, printing and stuff :)mimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08091560133529190781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-8821084638708749442013-08-29T07:11:53.314+10:002013-08-29T07:11:53.314+10:00I'm actually really excited for this, haha. Al...I'm actually really excited for this, haha. Although I've got a lot of clothes, I don' think I've ever had as many as you do. Even though there'd be less variety, I'd appreciate the more realistic wardrobe for a Uni student. xD. You can teach us creativity in scarcity! <br /><br />Also, I'm glad that, for the obvious ethical reasons, you've decided against questionably sourced clothes. About six months ago, I decided to only by used or from brands where I *know* the conditions are good. Fortunately, my mum helped Dov (of American Apparel fame) get his employees much more comprehensive health insurance, so now we get discounted clothes from there forever. :D! <br />Also in the spirit of "Thrift Stores Are Awesome": I just got a second pair of Armani trousers. From the same shop. For eight dollars. Again. :D! Sometimes I miss the cheapo F21 deals, but well...it is what it is. <br />Thirteen Vintage has sort of scratched some of that itch. Elsanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-29219464064558104272013-08-29T06:34:51.186+10:002013-08-29T06:34:51.186+10:00This is absolutely amazing! One of the biggest rea...This is absolutely amazing! One of the biggest reasons I started blogging was to promote ethical consumption of fashion (people really don't know what they're buying), AND there are some INCREDIBLE finds at thrift and vintage shops, I'm so excited to see what you come up with! Please check out my blog, http://www.buttonsandbirdcages.com , Welcome to the world of sustainable and ethical fashion!Michehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844988021484999543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-45963686684947879222013-08-29T00:44:10.436+10:002013-08-29T00:44:10.436+10:00This is great Annika! I'm a fashion blogger my...This is great Annika! I'm a fashion blogger myself but I only buy clothes from thrift shops or second hand clothing stores. Sometimes I buy from people who makes the dresses they sell and other times I make it myself.<br /><br />Its hard to make ethical fashion choices, specially when the clothes you want are sold a particular store. But its true, most of these factory made clothes abuse their workers and are underpaid. That happens a lot specially here in Asia.<br /><br />Its really sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-63053037515600369312013-08-28T16:03:44.543+10:002013-08-28T16:03:44.543+10:00This was such an inspiring post and good on your f...This was such an inspiring post and good on your for taking a stance! I am exactly the same as you, uni student on a budget. I already shop mostly at op shops and vintage stores but sometimes I will buy new things. I work in retail and I'm not particularly sure where the clothes/shoes are made and how ethical it is. Although I cannot afford to give up my job or stop shopping there on occasion (as it's required I wear their clothing to work) this post has definitely woken me up to how some of my clothes are made. Thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592411191857169382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-67529847017693848182013-08-28T12:45:44.650+10:002013-08-28T12:45:44.650+10:00Good for you, girlfriend! That is one of the bigge...Good for you, girlfriend! That is one of the biggest reasons that I shop at thrift stores and because it is cheaper and the quality is better! I have been avoiding American Apparel too, because their CEO is not so kind to their female employees. It is frustrating because that was a clothing company where you knew where the clothing came from - and their tee are so comfortable. Hard decisions sometimes. <br /><br />xoxo, <br />Laura <br />http://lauraisthriftingthroughlife.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02017380945443627160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-11678629960347260782013-08-28T11:23:05.186+10:002013-08-28T11:23:05.186+10:00Good for you, Annika!
I've been trying to shop...Good for you, Annika!<br />I've been trying to shop more ethically, too, but it's really hard! I've also heard that not shopping at stores with bad factory conditions doesn't solve the problem, since those jobs are what keep those workers alive. I've heard interviews about how we as consumers should establish a dialogue with companies, saying we want them to have better factory conditions for their workers. But that's a hard thing to go about, yknow? Who do I email about that?<br />Anyway, I think shopping thrift stores is good for more than a few reasons, and I'm looking forward to seeing your remixed clothes.<br /><br />RachelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740769192574752480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-68352742157705558542013-08-28T09:38:00.926+10:002013-08-28T09:38:00.926+10:00good decision dear ♥ i ´m really in ecology, envir...good decision dear ♥ i ´m really in ecology, enviroment and this stuff (i´m vegetarian too :3)<br />i do support you (:Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704225919284089912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130730979810530142.post-35579609596222269682013-08-28T09:22:06.690+10:002013-08-28T09:22:06.690+10:00I so agree with you! I couldn't have worded it...I so agree with you! I couldn't have worded it better my self. Tabihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04790936449777224834noreply@blogger.com