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BC-Based Slow Fashion Brands and Retailers

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Slow Fashion Brands and Retailers based in BC, Canada

In this article I’m sharing a directory of local ethical and sustainable slow fashion brands and small businesses based in my home province of BC, Canada.

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Hi, I'm Emily! I'm passionate about sharing the benefits of living a simpler life. My motto is "Live with less and love life more." Here is where I write about slow fashion, sewing, capsule wardrobes, minimalism, clean beauty, and sustainability.
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Moving day today! 📦 Here’s a few from our las Moving day today! 📦 Here’s a few from our last couple of weeks here as well as a look at our empty apartment and the air mattress we’ll be camping out on tonight 🙈 It’s been a hectic few weeks but I’m looking forward to getting back to a regular routine soon. Hope everyone is doing well!
I finished knitting this @saraknitsco top while we I finished knitting this @saraknitsco top while we were away last week and finally got a chance to properly block it and try it on when we got home! So here it is all finished, with more details as promised. This was a super easy knit, I’d say a great beginner project, although I made it quite a bit harder for myself by using a lighter weight yarn and smaller needles. I used @cascadeyarns ultra pima cotton in taupe from @yarncanada. It took some trial and error but in the end I followed the instructions for a size 4X which ended up giving me roughly a size L. So if you wanted to do the same, I’d say go up about 4 sizes on the size chart, and if that takes you off of the size chart then you could extrapolate with a bit of easy math to get the numbers! Just be sure to do a test swatch first. Or keep things simple and follow the original instructions! Anyway I’m really happy with how it turned out and think I might make another, maybe a more cropped version. It’s the perfect summer top! Pants are the @fabricsstorecom Magdas in @blackbirdfabrics elmwood linen. In other news, I cut my own bangs 🙈 I fell victim to quarantine boredom and it probably wasn’t the best decision, but I actually think they’re not bad! I also tried doing my own highlights but that didn’t turn out as well - Brad Mondo can only teach me so much through a screen 😂 Hands up in the comments if you’ve tried to do your own hair at home as well! My final piece of news is that we’re going to be moving at the end of this month! Our trip last week was to do some house hunting. So posts and videos might take a bit of a back seat until we’re in our new home. We’re really excited to be closer to family and hopefully have a little more space. Moving is always hectic though and there’s so much to do now! But I’m looking forward to getting back to creating once it’s all over and done. I hope you’re all doing well and having a lovely weekend! Tell me what you’ve been up to lately ☺️ #slowfashion #slowsimplestyle #simplestyle #slowfashionmovement #knitting #imademyclothes #sewing #sewcialist #saraknitsco #magdapants
This outfit has been a go-to for me recently! I fo This outfit has been a go-to for me recently! I found this @avy_and_co dress on Poshmark and it’s the perfect thing to throw on over bike shorts in this heat. I’ve paired it with @birkenstock sandals and a hat to keep my face out of the sun 🌞 #slowsimplestyle #slowfashion #simplestyle #slowfashionmovement #secondhandstyle #shopsecondhand #shopsecondhandfirst
Something old, something new ✨ Wearing a secondh Something old, something new ✨ Wearing a secondhand cotton maxi dress from @hotcocoavintage and @beatricevalenzuela sandals. If you’re also in the PNW area, I hope you’re doing okay in this heat wave! Stay safe out there, this heat is no joke. #slowsimplestyle #slowfashion #simplestyle #secondhandstyle #sustainablestyle #shopsecondhand #vintagedress #hotcocoavintage
The last week in photos 📷 Hope you’re all hav The last week in photos 📷 Hope you’re all having a peaceful Sunday! #slowsimplestyle #slowliving #slowlife
I finished this @annaallenclothing #antheablouse y I finished this @annaallenclothing #antheablouse yesterday and just had to share! I haven’t had a lot of time for sewing lately and this project felt like a real treat. I used cotton poplin in army green from @simplififabric and thrifted buttons. The buttons are a little big and shiny but they were the right colour and 50 cents so I’m not complaining haha. I was considering hacking it into a Rudy Jude day blouse style with a peplum bottom, but ended up just doing the regular pattern and I really like how it turned out! I made a size 8 based on my measurements. The sizing for this pattern ranges from 31”-48” bust. Paired here with a pair of thrifted pants and Birkenstock Bostons. #slowsimplestyle #slowfashion #simplestyle #sewing #sewcialists #sewcialist #imademyclothes #annaallenclothing #annaallenpatterns #makersgonnamake #summersewing
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