green fashion 101
Green Fashion 101
I used to think sustainable fashion was out of reach. But I realized it doesn’t have to break the bank. In this piece, I share my journey from fast fashion to mindful style. You’ll also get five practical, affordable tips to build a sustainable wardrobe on a budget.
Jun 2, 2025
Fast fashion may be cheap, but the true cost goes far beyond the price tag. Each year, the industry generates over 92 million tons of textile waste and depends heavily on underpaid labor, often in unsafe conditions. In this article, we explore who really pays for those low-cost clothes, from exploited garment workers to the environment.
Jun 3, 2025
A quick guide to how the Forkeeps app helps you declutter, swap, and sell preloved fashion.
Jul 15, 2025
Nigerian brands like Éki Kéré, Lohije, and Kílèntár are proving that sustainable fashion can be local, ethical, and beautifully rooted in culture.
Jul 28, 2025
VYNT is a marketplace for thrift (okrika) clothes in Nigeria. It is a secure platform to buy and sell wears, with verified sellers, in-app escrow, and door-to-door delivery within Lagos.
Aug 5, 2025
Discover what Okrika fashion says about Nigerians as a people. From its roots in Rivers State to today’s thrift culture, explore how secondhand clothing reflects resilience, identity, and the evolution of African fashion.
Sep 23, 2025
Much of our clothing is made from plastic-based fabrics like polyester and nylon. Learn their impact and how to choose more sustainable options.
Oct 3, 2025
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