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Weekend Reading: Sapeurs, seasonal scarves, and what to remember when you shop
A few good reads and links for your weekend. I highly recommend checking out the first in particular:
- Have you heard of the Sapeurs of Congo? If not, you really must must must learn about this subculture and view more gorgeous photos of these men. I think it’s a moving example of the role fashion can play in uplifting our lives. So inspiring!
- Did you see these adorable illustrations Jacqui created to go with last week’s Wardrobe Architect exercise? So cool!
- As a scarf lover, I liked this seasonal scarf guide. I’d like to make some summery ones like number 3.
- 6 things you should know about your clothes, great reading from an ethical fashion consultant.
- And the follow up to that last post, 4 things to remember every time you shop.
- A fantastic beginner’s guide to eco-conscious shopping.
Comments
Elizabeth
February 7, 2014 #
Just wanted to stop in and say “thanks” for posts like this. I always love the articles you link up to that help sewing your own clothes have just a little more meaning. So thanks for great links that always give me food for thought!
Wanett
February 7, 2014 #
LOVE this week’s links!!! Great reading all around! Especially loved seeing the Sapeurs mentioned!
Danielle
February 7, 2014 #
Those eco articles are really interesting and frightening at the same time. I’ve been trying to be more chemical free (in my hair/skin products anyway) since last year, I didn’t think about my clothing being a factor at all. Well, all the more reason to sew my own I suppose!
Andrea
February 7, 2014 #
I’ve been making myself unpopular for years with my friends by insisting that the truly green consumer decision to make is just not to shop. That all products come with footprints and, if you don’t need it, the best thing to do is just not to buy it. Buying three reusable lunch bags is really not great for the environment, you know? I’m glad to see I’m not the only one making that argument. :)
Lady ID
February 7, 2014 #
J’aime beaucoup Les Sapeurs!!!!
I heard about them a while back since I’m always following African fashion, then they were in a Solange video which made them quite popular. I sort of forgot about them until the super bowl ad featuring them. But I love it – putting an effort into dressing up because why not?
I haven’t read the other articles but if they are anything like Overdressed ( the book), I’m sure I’ll learn some things:)
shiree
February 7, 2014 #
I love the dandies. A great film about the subculture of the Sapeurs is The Importance of Being Elegant.
karen
February 7, 2014 #
*Love* these links today. Actually, the blog as a whole has been extra awesome lately.
Thanks!!
Stacy
February 7, 2014 #
LOVE The Sapeurs!!!
Sheryl
February 8, 2014 #
Love The Sapeurs! They are featured in a Guinness advert over here so I was already intrigued and so pleased that they are real. Bring back Dandyism for all men I say!
kate
February 8, 2014 #
thanks sarai for some lovely/interesting/thought provoking sunday reading for a couch bound sickling!
Kate
February 9, 2014 #
Been thinking about ethical clothing for a while now. I want to be better about it. Too much disposable clothing in my life. But then the question is, what about ethical fabric? I don’t think most of the fabric I buy now can be ethically made – I don’t spend enough on it. Gotta be less of a cheapskate, I guess. Being able to sew and KNOW it will fit my body helps, since I need fewer items.
Kate
February 9, 2014 #
Also perusing some of those eco-fashion links is a bit depressing. Caring for the environment is for thin people, I guess. :(
laura
February 10, 2014 #
I really love and appreciate this post particularly about the ethical shopping. Since beginning to sewmany years ago, I really think long and hard before buying anything, which has definitely brought a new level of mindfulness to my consumption habits. Just another reason sewing is great!
suzy
February 22, 2014 #
I always enjoy these Friday links, and the photographs of the Sapeurs were particularly lovely. Thank you for sharing!