Karis Frazier
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Sustainability at the Gala
The Met Gala is one of the most influential events in the fashion industry, but every year it comes around it tends to bring up some controversy. A-list celebrities gather together in thousand dollar clothes to fash their themed outfit infront of photographers. Some have seen this as a wonderful event full of art and…
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A World of Infographics
I don’t know about you all, but I love infographics. I love having a fun little picture to help me understand a brand’s messaging. That being said, sometimes these infographics can make a company look more sustainable than it actually is. To reflect on how infographics come off, I chose one from the clothing brand…
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SPRNG Conference Recap
This is my second year at the University of Oregon, and every term I have felt more and more at home. This term I finally had the capacity to join the UO’s sustainable business club called Net Impact. I have had a wonderful time getting to know the group members and work together to learn…
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Good on You – Buy Better
In this blog, I frequently write about the importance of checking up on the brands you love and their promises. This is hard to do with research that many of us may not have time for. Luckily, with the growth of sustainable fashion has come the growth of resources that will assist you in seeking…
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Are They Telling the Truth? – CSR in Sustainable Fashion Brands
When you see sustainability claims on your favorite brand’s website what do you think? You shouldn’t have to think much, you should be able to trust what a major corporation is saying about their brand. You’d think that if that they weren’t telling the truth they’d be in trouble and you’d be aware of it.…
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Fashion Revolution
In a world where fast fashion and overconsumption continue to gain popularity, the non-profit Fashion Revolution strives to create change in the fashion industry as the world’s largest fashion activism movement. The movement was created in response to the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013. Fashion Revolution is made up of designers, academics, writers, business leaders,…
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Where to Start?
Sometimes the factor that can get in the way of us pursuing more sustainable fashion choices is simply doing the research. I hope that this blog post can be a guide on some sustainable fashion brands to start with. I know that an area where I struggle to shop sustainably is undergarments. Most people don’t…
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Guide to Greenwashing
I’m sure we’re all starting to see the word greenwashing popping up a lot more. But how do we know when it’s truly sustainable and a company is telling the truth, or they’re taking on the big greenwashing label? In this blog post, I will be using CNN’s article: What is greenwashing: How to spot…
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Small Sustainable Fashion Businesses – What Are Their Names?
Welcome to my blog! I am so excited to start this journey of unveiling small sustainable fashion brands with you all. My name is Karis Frazier and I am a third-year student at the University of Oregon. I am majoring in public relations with a minor in sustainable business and will be implementing those subjects…
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