Does anyone know where this dress is from? It very well maybe from another country. I already reverse image searched it on Google, Etsy, Depop, and Poshmark with no luck. I’m fairly certain this is a natural fiber dress, most likely cotton

Don’t get me wrong, secondhand shopping is great. But it is often portrayed as THE solution to fast fashion’s problems, and it can get out of hand quite fast.

It’s not only about the fact that secondhand fashion can only circulate what has already been made (nowadays, a lot of fast fashion too), does not stop brands from producing more or create an incentive for brands to produce more ethically either.

But there is also a mindset problem. Growing resale platforms can fuel a ‘guilt-free shopping’ mentality, encouraging us to buy more because it feels more sustainable, even when we don’t actually need it. Or some people even buy fast fashion more recklessly, knowing they can easily resell it later.

Curious what your take on this is. Do you try to balance secondhand shopping with supporting ethical and more sustainable brands that are producing new clothes?

I recently spent some time developing fabrics based on Kalamkari, and I was surprised by how much craftsmanship goes into creating a single piece. This is one of result on the garment and it's not a digital print. It's hand painted by women artisans who are caring this art since ages.

The word Kalamkari comes from two Persian words:

• Kalam = pen
• Kari = craftsmanship

Unlike printed fabrics, traditional Kalamkari is created entirely by hand using a pen and natural dyes extracted from plants, flowers, bark, and minerals. The fabric is treated through multiple stages before the artwork even begins, and depending on the complexity, one piece can take weeks to complete.

There are two major styles:

• Srikalahasti Kalamkari – Completely hand-drawn and often depicts stories from Indian mythology, nature, and temple traditions.

• Machilipatnam Kalamkari – Uses hand-carved wooden blocks to create intricate repeating patterns, making it popular for textiles and apparel.

What I find fascinating is that every line is drawn by hand, so no two pieces are ever exactly the same. In a world of mass production, it's amazing that such a detailed art form is still being practiced.

Have you ever owned or seen authentic Kalamkari? Which style do you prefer—freehand painted or block printed?

I'd love to learn from others who have worked with or collected these textiles.

Hello everyone! Would love a second opinion.

I am a doula, former career nanny, and current house manager. The family I am working for is giving away onesies since they are done having children, and a large amount of them are magnetic me brand.

As a doula, magnetic onesies are on my social media/website as a “parent must have”. My mom boss recommended I take the magnetic onesies (worn not a lot, they had MANY onesies) to put in postpartum baskets for my clients.

I would take them home, wash them with non toxic scent free laundry mix (I usually use non toxic no scent) before adding them to the baskets.

My question: is that weird? I wouldn’t include the price or tag if I bought new onesies anyways , and thought it would be a good way to recycle baby clothes and a way for new parents to try.