#meet my lookbook models

[hauyne-sims]

Meet my lookbook models: Chloe

Chloe is a very smart cookie. She got A's in almost every single class at school. She is currently studying physics at Foxbury Institute and she hopes to become a mechanical engineer one day.

She has a good eye for fashion and she loves putting nice outfits together for everything she does. Going to school, going to the club or even just for a bustrip.

She is self-assured, genius and perfectionist. Her aspiration is academic.

She lives alone in a 2 bedroom house in Britechester.

Chloe's lookbooks:

Bees and honey lookbook

Butterfly lookbook

[vixonspixels]

A neutral aesthetic lookbook part 1

I gave one of my first ever youtube models a makeover today as my sim style has changed so much in the past six months.. I couldn't not do a lookbook for her, I am obsessed with how she turned out! Part 2 coming when I give my other youtube model a makeover 🤍

Meet Phoebe Newberry 😊

Outfit 1 | Hair • Jumper • Jeans • Boots

Outfit 2 | Hair • Dress • Bag • Shoes

Outfit 3 | Hair • Dress • Shoes

Outfit 4 | Dress • Sliders (public access 15th september)

Outfit 5 | Jumpsuit

Credits to the custom content creators 🤍 @madlensims @sentate @simcelebrity00 @serenity-cc @joancampbell-jcb

[ailuropoda-sims]

Clara Bishop - Dressed Down, Gussied Up

Celebrity, runway model, actress, and jet-setter extraordinaire. Clara’s life is defined by haute couture, lavish spa treatments, and vacations all the way from Mt. Komorebi to Tartosa. Magazines, television, film, and even Schmapple adverts have featured her in one way or another, but nothing ever seems enough for her these days...Fan blogs, articles, and paparazzi all wonder if she’s ever going to find that “special someone” in her life, and she’s starting to think that maybe there’s some merit in what they say. Could a new paramour bring that spark of joy that Clara desperately craves in her ever-increasing humdrum life?

Hello again all! Here’s my second lookbook! :3 Meet Clara! She’s a celebrity Sim in my save, and despite having to micromanage her quite a lot due to her High Maintenance trait, I find dressing her up in all the gorgeous couture outfits made by wonderful CC creators like Sentate very fulfilling <3 Her looks are definitely a lot more high-end and sophisticated than most of the other Sims I have planned, but that’s for good reason! The contrast between her and Mariam is quite jarring, no? Anyway, her CC list is down below, thank you all for the wonderful likes and reblogs btw! I’m definitely a bit awestruck ><

General: Skin Overlay, Moles, Hairline, Eye Shine, Other Mole (Get Famous), Tattoos, Hand Tattoos (Fashion Street Kit), Buzz Cut Hair (Base Game), Eyebrows, Eyelashes, Blush (M·A·C Collab)

Outfit 1/Everyday: Earrings, Necklace, Eye Shadow, Eyeliner, Lipstick, Sweater, Pencil Skirt, Belt Chains, Fingernails, Heels

Outfit 2/Hot Weather: Earrings, Sunglasses (Base Game), Necklace (Get To Work), Bodysuit and Shorts, Tropical Jacket, Nail Polish (Spa Day), Sandals

Outfit 3/Formal: Hat, Earrings, Necklace, Eye Shadow, Eyeliner, Lip Gloss, Dress and Gloves, Heels

Outfit 4/Party: Beret, Earrings, Sunglasses, Eye Shadow, Eyeliner and Lipstick, Dress, Gloves, Leggings (Base Game), Flats Poses: @helgatisha, @flowerchamber

Credits: @aharris00britney, @christopher067, @clumsyalienn, @crypticsim, @dallasgirl79, @its-adrienpastel, @kijiko-sims, @pralinesims, @rheallsim, @rustys-cc, @sentate, @serenity-cc, @simulationcowboy, @trillyke, @twisted-cat, @viiavi, @wildlyminiaturesandwich

[raphyart]

S2Y2K© LOOKBOOK | ISSUE 001

£49.99

Out Now

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Welcome to the world of S2Y2K© magazine, where Fashion, Art, and Culture collide in both a digital and physical format!

In this first issue, dive into a world of creativity and inspiration, where Raph's world of Art aims to meet Fashion.

Get ready to explore the latest in Art, Anime, Music, Film, and Gaming, all in one place.

including both Art and Fashion, the magazine features over 170 handcrafted pages of content that range from exclusive features to in-depth reviews, this edition is packed with everything you need to know about the drop and the build up to it.

And don't forget to check out lookbook section, filled with 81 pages of photography of all the models that featured.

Follow RAPHYART© to keep up to date with any news or head to www.raphyart.tumblr.com to view some of the artwork included.

In every issue of S2Y2K© magazine, you'll find features, previews, reviews and guides for the latest in Art, Anime, Music, Film and Gaming and much more. As the first issue, this edition is jam packed with photos from the S2Y2K© lookbook, exclusive offers and discounts on digital products and various other elements created specifically or the release of both this magazine and the accompanying merchandise. Started in early 2023 and finishing in late April 2024 you’ll be kept up-to-date and updated with all things happening in my culture.

This issue, i give insight on what could have been Season 2, to then move onto what Season 2 is. 19 beautiful HUMANSWEARRAPH© all of which can be found in the catalogue section.

Two collaborations feature in this issue, the first an illustrative piece in tandem with Nalia Benn Silva Da Rocha with the second included collaboration being a Nike inspired piece designed by Tomiwa Sosanya.

S2Y2K© also features a handy visual guide and introduction to Heropuke, their design and even an overview of the entire collection to date.

Need recommendations for what to watch or listen to? We've got you covered with suggested viewing and listening on two pages.

And what's the deal with Secret Invasion?

All that plus our usual news, previews, features, and reviews.

S2Y2K© マガジンの毎号には、最新のアート、アニメ、音楽、映画、ゲームなどの特集、プレビュー、レビュー、ガイドが掲載されています。最初の号として、この版には、S2Y2K© ルックブックの写真、デジタル製品や特別に作成されたその他のさまざまな要素の限定オファーや割引、またはこの雑誌と付属の商品の両方のリリースからの写真が詰め込まれています。 2023 年初めに開始され、2024 年 4 月下旬に終了するまで、私の文化で起こっているすべてのことを常に最新の状態に保ちます。

この号では、シーズン 2 になる可能性のあるものについての洞察を示し、その後、シーズン 2 とは何かについて説明します。 19 点の美しい HUMANSWEARRAPH© はすべてカタログ セクションにあります。

この号では 2 つのコラボレーションが特集されています。1 つ目は Nalia Benn Silva Da Rocha とのコラボレーションによるイラスト作品で、2 つ目のコラボレーションは、Tomiwa Sosanya がデザインした Nike にインスピレーションを受けた作品です。

S2Y2K© には、便利なビジュアル ガイドと、Heropuke の紹介、デザイン、さらにはこれまでのコレクション全体の概要も掲載されています。

見るべきもの、聴いるべきものについてのおすすめが必要ですか?おすすめの視聴方法を 2 ページにわたってご紹介します。

そして、シークレット・インベージョンとはどうなるのでしょうか？

これらすべてに加えて、通常のニュース、プレビュー、機能、レビューも含まれます。

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[moongoblinsims]

🖤 30 day lookbook challenge! 🖤

day 1: new year's eve party

meet Carly Wolfe, my model for @bashfulcookies's 30 Day lookbook challenge!

cc: hair / earrings / eyebrows / blazer / shoes / bra (acc) / choker / pants / nails (mine)

thank you to all of the CC creators! @qicc @angissi @sclub-privee @trillyke @madlensims @serenity-cc @linavees-sims4

[swiftiesim]

My first ever Sims 4 lookbook! This is the first in a series where I’m going to create Sims inspired by all of Taylor Swift's albums (including TTPD!). It’s not going to be chronological, which is obvious since I’m starting with Speak Now 😂.

Meet Sofie Nova, a creative, music loving, ambitious Sim, who has just moved to Del Sol Valley to try to make it even bigger as a singer-songwriter.

CC used on most looks: Eyes | Lashes | Remove EA Lashes | Eyebrows | Skin: (base game) | Hair | Lipstick | Contour

CAS Background: cornflower by shasims

CAS Poses used: ROSELIPA - Chances & Model Pose V.9 | Flower Chamber - V.14 

Everyday 1: Top | Trousers | Eyeshadow | Shoes - Incheon Arrivals

Everyday 2: Outfit | Shoes

Formal: Necklace | Hair | Eyeshadow | Dress | Shoes

Athletic: Hair | Shoes | Jumpsuit

Sleep: Leggins | T-Shirt | Hair

Swimwear: Bikini - Poolside Splash

Party: Dress | Shoes | Eyeshadow

Hot Weather: Necklace | Top | Skirt | Shoes

Cold Weather: Outfit | Shoes - Incheon Arrivals

The Better Exceptions Outfit CC Finder by TwistedMexi was SO helpful while creating this, find it here!

Thank you so much to all the amazing CC creators! 🫶🏽

Gallery ID: swiftiesimxoxo

[berylgrace]

okay will you please share your sims screenshots of fics? <3<3

be warned, you have just opened the floodgates for me to overexplain every decision.......... under the cut for the sake of how insufferable i am

HWFG!!!!

starting off with Here I Go Again (mamma mia au for anyone unfamiliar). now i actually have a lot more than what i'm showing here but let's say they're... more prequel focused. and thus. kinda spoilery... but they may come later!!! anyway

just picture slipping through my fingers playing and you can tell exactly what's happening here <3

SAY I DOOOOO... I DO I DO I DO I DO I DOOOO

and a bonus, non-spoilery prequel type - silena, annabeth and piper out partying in the world's hottest girl summer ever

moving swiftly and embarrassingly onto my url namesake, the beloved miss beryl. i chose the best of what i have which is admittedly SO MUCH

this one is my FAVOURITE okay let me explain (though - obvious). left is 1979 (age 20) beryl: playful, flirty, youthful. retaining some of the country aesthetic from where she grew up. modelling a lot around this time, beer ads, cars, that sort of thing. anything that required a hot blonde in a bikini or white shirt. this is also the year (in my fic) that she has an agent, sends out headshots regularly and is not against using her feminine wiles to get roles. middle is 1986ish (age 27) beryl: full blown celebrity of the 1980s. glamorous, sexy, demanding. big hair, tan skin. many many magazine covers, tons of movies. she is hollywood. this is how she meets zeus, and later has thalia. right is 1993 (age 34) beryl: the year she wins her oscar, gets back with jupiter, and has jason. she's slightly thinner and paler in this one, with lighter hair, following with the vampy 90s look, swapping red lips for brown. career definitely at a high but the rest of her life beginning the downward spiral.

here's a better look (bad quality SO SORRY) at the differences in makeup, skin and eyebrows (though this was before i lightened the hair) to get a feel of the differences between 80s (left) and 90s (right) beryl.

and, for fun, two party looks.

now prepare for an entire lookbook because i have a problem!!! remember you asked for this... if only you knew. as always, left is 80s, right is 90s.

(everyday category) big shoulders, big jewellery, vs vampy, almost soft-goth.

(formal category) award show chic! a lot more ostentatious for the 80s side but fully glamorous both ways.

(athletic category) definitely took inspiration from like, 80s celebrity fitness tapes (lbr i mean cher) for the left, and then the sporty bright colours of the 90s.

(nightwear category) pretty simple, standard. a big robe for either if someone is at the door.

(party category) some of my FAVE looks. an 80s LBD with big hair, and a clueless-inspired ensemble <3 ugh i love playing dress up can you tell...

(swimwear category) no comment just me being obsessed with sims custom content.

(hot weather category) one thing about me is i am OBSESSED w the like, 80s supermodel in just a thin white tee and shorts look. it's SO good. i can't pull it off being too breasty but it's stunning so ofc that. and a sweeter, softer 90s look to follow.

(cold weather category) this 80s one is my FAVOURITE possible of them all? something about the brown colour pallette and the big loose shapes and layering is very 80s movie to me, like this is always how they look in the films and probably how she did too! the 90s is more playful and cooler tones, shifting into different trends.

that's all i have that's worthy of being seen I SAY AS IF I DIDN'T JUST WRITE AN ESSAY... um yeah i have a sims addiction and being a writer i love making my own fanart this way it's so dumb and entertaining. anyway, hope you enjoyed lol, probably more to come later.

[its-opheliasgarden]

Sims 4 Gameplay | The Postcard Legacy Challenge (?)

So I got inspired to attempt the Postcard Legacy Challenge (@sojuteatime​​) by the talented @warmpainting​ a few weeks ago. I developed this whole intricate back story, recreated a whole new save, populated it with new townies and spent hours finding new builds to add...AND still have not started to actually play the game. Why do I do this everytime?!?  Anyways, meet Keziah Guillen. She’s actually the model from my ‘How To Style’ lookbook post. I did make these cute university IDs for her. I even made a version for Foxbury Institute which you can see below the cut.  

Now I was thinking of starting with ‘The Lovesick Author’ prompt which I haven’t seen a lot of people play yet...but we’ll see if I ever start this gameplay. 

-d. 

[half-rainbow-sandwiches]

After seeing @moonbiscuitsims's sim I knew I had to bite the bullet and did @sims4thehoeshoe Randomized CAS Challenge: Townie Edition

I really enjoyed getting to make a townie, and having lots of options was so interesting! I kept my usual style for vampires, but I like that I had to incorporate the scar. It could lead somewhere eventually. He is a super cute sim, especially for the first round of genetics. I might have to use him for some of my other legacy's baby vampire scientists trying to make their way up in the world of Windenberg. I included more about him under the cut! A new model is in our future for lookbooks.

Meet Benjamin Fyre, a scientist who loves video games, reading, and getting his way. A recently turned vampire, for science, of course, and having to live with his newly married sister, life is a bit frustrating. Will he become the main character in Guthner's book, or will he be a fun uncle for his niece to climb all over? There's lots of potential for this character to change and grow! Hopefully, it's for the best!

Get to know Benjamin!

Aspiration: Nerd Brain

Traits: Quick Learner, Genius, Vegetarian, Longer, Geek, and Serious

Life Stage: Young Adult

Pronouns: He/Him

Career: Serum Sequencer

Education: Biology

[gigiberry]

Meet the models: James

I use the same 7 models for all of my decades lookbooks, so I thought it would be fun to give them each lil’ profiles! Feel free to send me any WCIF questions. First off:

James Villanueva (he/him)

James is high energy and talkative. He’s not really sure what he wants to do with the rest of his life (perhaps an event coordinator or social media manager?) but he has a strong moral compass and is not afraid to speak his mind. In his free time he dances and works as a lifeguard.

Likes: pastel colors, purple, tattoos, parties, dancing

Dislikes: rude people, cold weather, black coffee, team sports

[bzgirldiaries]

Lookbook 1: San Myshuno Model 🏙

meet isis adwell. she's a model sim living in san myshuno for my celebrity save (if something isn't listed, it's part of a previous link).

1: hair | earrings | necklace | outfit | watch (bg) | shoes

2: hair | earrings (bg) | dress | ring (bg) | shoes

3: headphones | hair (eco lifestyle) | top (island living) | shorts

4: hair | dress

5: top | shoes

6: hair | necklace | bikini | bracelet (bg)

7: hair | earrings (bg) | top

special thanks to these creators: @simcelebrity00 @arethabee @joliebean @madlensims @jius-sims @greenllamas @caio-cc @serenity-cc @akalukery @sentate @aharris00britney @b0t0xbrat

[x-heesy]

𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗞 𝗡 𝗧𝗪𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗗 🎧

𝗠𝝝𝝝𝗗 𝗕𝝝𝝠𝗥𝗗

𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗟 𝗬 𝝠𝗦𝗦

𝗜 𝝠𝗠 𝝠 𝗗𝝠𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝝠𝗡𝗗𝗪𝗜𝗖𝗛 🎧💃🏽🕺🏼🪩🚀💥

𝗚 𝝝 𝗗 𝗜 𝗦 𝝠 𝗗 𝗝 🇷🇺

ΓЯДCҜФFΓHΞDДУ

#panicdynamicpandemic #trackoftheday #gifattack #gifmania #moody #edm #electronicmusic #shakewhatyamamagaveya #raaaaven #electroshockboogie @kattywompuss #dancemfdance #partymusic #lostinmusic #thankslordformusick

It's time to break loose, nothing warms us (nothing warms)

We are grotto and cold prairie worms (cold prairie)

Our eyes are covered with bacteria

Our bodies stink, artery humus

As if we are from the chain and in the space of matter

Until the turning point, they huddled under the thickness of stone and dust

Inferno children in a chaotic model

They will continue to thump here and tear their skin like in an unrestrained slam

We are definitely not the same

Just not like everyone else

asbestos on the face

And under it are not views, but a shot

You would be blind, but you are not here

And you are a mediocre adept

As if in a dream

As if in your own world, like in a game

Like a little fucking circus

Where are all the passages on the tag

On coupons run to the gate

And back to the piggy bank

So judge us the devil for our deeds

We will trample your paths

We sharpen every hook

Yes, so let's fill your graves, yeah

Let them not understand my words your gang

Mike will still be in hand

With whom to butt for extra bread

If there are only bags under the eyes?

Stop me not to go

Henceforth blindly people in the darkness, like a train

So rebellious along the silence

In order to pierce your helmet with the truth-womb

Above us are scatterings of neon rockets

They tore the sky sheet in one moment

I'm down for your music, lookbook and mohawk

I'm just down because I'm not like everyone else

Above us are scatterings of neon rockets

They tore the sky sheet in one moment

I'm down for your music, lookbook and mohawk

I'm just down because I'm not like everyone else

Check (check-check-check), mike (mike-mike-mike), rec (rec-rec-rec)

At the studio they lock up like in a crypt (okay)

Rap (rap-rap-rap), rap (rap-rap-rap), rap (rap-rap-rap)

Save me only hard rap

Covers with white snow, like a speck

Black fin on the horizon

This is my fucking gang

Would not open up to me like an abscess

All this fucking weekday

Like a drunk dad that no offense

Brings some bullshit

Punch trying to give me a low-kick

Graphite will stain us a little at night

Freeze a piece for a fit

I'm that fucking neighbor

What off-beat clearly wets the wall

He's a totally creepy-looking type

He keeps watch, but don't drive

We smoke like carbide

I want to be like everyone else, I'm just like everyone else

Fucked up neighbor from concrete cans

And the day we meet face to face

And I will press reset, becoming the same as everyone else

I want to be like everyone else, I'm just like everyone else

Your fucked up concrete canned neighbor

The day we meet face to face

I will press reset, becoming the same as everyone else

Becoming like everyone else

Becoming like everyone else

Becoming like everyone else

All, all, all, all

Above us are scatterings of neon rockets

They tore the sky sheet in one moment

I'm down for your music, lookbook and mohawk

I'm just down because I'm not like everyone else

Above us are scatterings of neon rockets

They tore the sky sheet in one moment

I'm down for your music, lookbook and mohawk

I'm just down because I'm not like everyone else

Позиция (Position) feat. ATL (prod. DenDerty) by RAM, ATL

[vixonspixels]

A neutral aesthetic lookbook part 2

Part 2 of my youtube models makeover... I specifically stopped using her because EVERYTIME I went to film she would make wind the whole way through, so I gave up with her 😂 I’m now thinking it must of been a bug as I played with her for a couple of hours yesterday and not a single one 💨 🤣

Meet Ashley Houston 🤍

Outfit 1 | Hair • Dress • Bag • Shoes

Outfit 2 | Hair • Dress • Bag • Shoes

Outfit 3 | Hair • Dress • Shoes

Outfit 4 | Hair • Dress • Shoes

Outfit 5 | Hair • Dress • Boots

Credits to the custom content creators! @enriques4 @dallasgirl79 @sentate @simcelebrity00 and more 🤍

[raphyart]

S2Y2K© LOOKBOOK AD

Releasing digitally May 21st 2024

Welcome to the world of S2Y2K© magazine, where Fashion, Art, and Culture collide in both a digital and physical format!

In this first issue, dive into a world of creativity and inspiration, where Raph's world of Art aims to meet Fashion.

Get ready to explore the latest in Art, Anime, Music, Film, and Gaming, all in one place.

including both Art and Fashion, the magazine features over 170 handcrafted pages of content that range from exclusive features to in-depth reviews, this edition is packed with everything you need to know about the drop and the build up to it.

And don't forget to check out lookbook section, filled with 81 pages of photography of all the models that featured.

Releasing digitally on may 21st 2024, follow RAPHYART© to keep up to date with any news or head to www.raphyart.tumblr.com to view some of the artwork included.

Narration by Ferhan Gunay

In every issue of S2Y2K©magazine, you'll find features, previews, reviews and guides for the latest in Art, Anime, Music, Film and Gaming and much more. As the first issue, this edition is jam packed with photos from the S2Y2K© lookbook, exclusive offers and discounts on digital products and various other elements created specifically or the release of both this magazine and the accompanying merchandise. Started in early 2023 and finishing in late April 2024 you’ll be kept up-to-date and updated with all things happening in my culture.

This issue, i give insight on what could have been Season 2, to then move onto what Season 2 is. 19 beautiful HUMANSWEARRAPH© all of which can be found in the catalogue section.

Two collaborations feature in this issue, the first an illustrative piece in tandem with Nalia Benn Silva Da Rocha with the second included collaboration being a Nike inspired piece designed by Tomiwa Sosanya.

S2Y2K© also features a handy visual guide and introduction to Heropuke, their design and even an overview of the entire collection to date.

Need recommendations for what to watch or listen to? We've got you covered with suggested viewing and listening on two pages.

And what's the deal with Secret Invasion?

All that plus our usual news, previews, features, and reviews.

ファッション、アート、カルチャーがデジタルと物理的な形式の両方で衝突する S2Y2K© マガジンの世界へようこそ!

この最初の号では、Raph のアートの世界がファッションと出会うことを目的とした、創造性とインスピレーションの世界に飛び込みます。

アート、アニメ、音楽、映画、ゲームの最新情報をすべて 1 か所で探索する準備をしましょう。

アートとファッションの両方を含むこの雑誌には、特別な特集から詳細なレビューに至るまで、170 ページを超える手作りのコンテンツが掲載されており、この版には、ドロップとその構築について知っておくべきすべてが詰め込まれています。

81 ページにわたって登場したすべてのモデルの写真が満載のルックブック セクションもチェックすることを忘れないでください。

2024 年 5 月 21 日にデジタル リリースされます。RAPHYART© をフォローして最新のニュースを入手するか、www.raphyart.tumblr.com にアクセスして、含まれるアートワークの一部をご覧ください。

All intellectual property, including but not limited to ideas, concepts, designs, logos, slogans, artwork, and any other creative or original material associated with Raphyart, Heropuke, and the title "S2Y2K" (collectively referred to as the "Protected Content"), are protected by copyright laws and other applicable intellectual property rights.

RAPHYART© 2024. All Rights Reserved.

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[hauyne-sims]

Meet my lookbook models: Natalie

Since Natalie was the model for my very first lookbook, it was only appropriate I introduce her first.

Natalie is a very stereotypical girly girl. She loves pastel colours. Her favourite colour is lavender. She absolutely adores animals. Her favourite animals are bunnies and she has 3 pet bunnies. Their names are Buttons, Kiwi and Howard and she spoils the hell out of them.

Natalie is romantic, clumsy and neat. Her aspiration is city native.

She lives in a flat in San Myshuno where she works as a style influencer. She is currently at level 6.

Natalie's lookbooks:

Blue skies lookbook

Strawberry lookbook

[amphtaminedreams]

Why Ethical Fashion Doesn’t Need to be Boring (In the Words of a Shopping Addict): Lookbook no.14

Hi to anyone reading,

Arghhhh.

I never know how to start posts when I literally just uploaded the other week because I tend to follow the very formulaic approach of summarising what I’ve missed due to sporadic posting…I mean, don’t get me wrong, I’m still posting sporadically, it just so happens I’ve had more content to get up recently-sometimes lightning strikes twice, ya know, and I have a brief, if chemically fuelled, reprieve from the permanent state of exhaustion. It’s not like there isn’t stuff to talk about- the last month has seen a horrific murder and public outcry in response. There are a lot of important conversations going on about women’s safety and misogynistic violence that I really cannot do justice to in a paragraph and feelings that have been brewing for a long time that I can’t articulate yet and will not attempt to offhandedly do so in this post. Right now I just wanna say that I stand in solidarity with all those with histories of experiencing violence at the hands of men, those who aren’t here with us anymore as a result of that violence such as Sarah Everard, and those marginalised women whose stories don’t make national news. It’s very telling the way Sarah’s vigil was responded to by the same police force that have allowed mostly male anti-mask protests to go ahead with protestors unscathed, and solidarity with the women who were treated with such an unjustifiable amount of force at the vigil too.

That being said, women’s rights are something I wanted to talk about in this post, with regards to the way it ties into ethical fashion. None of us are perfect and it’s easy living in a first world country to detach yourself from the issues stemming from fast fashion, especially when you don’t have the time or money yourself to be selective about where you buy from. Don’t get me wrong, I do treat myself to some new clothes from fast fashion companies like ASOS and Urban Outfitters a few times a year so this is NOT coming from a place of preaching, but I have drastically reduced that to buying about 90% of my new clothes either second hand from Depop or charity shops or clothing stores that are upfront about their outsourcing practices. I love putting outfits together and updating my wardrobe and I don’t want to abandon that as a medium of self-expression because it does bring me joy, but to continue to update my wardrobe with the frequency I do by buying from fast fashion retailers on such a regular basis I accepted was going against the things I care about; around 80% of textile workers on poverty wages in developing countries are girls and women (opensocietyfoundations.org), and whilst fast fashion companies in the West continue to outsource manufacturing to said countries to cut costs and there is little regulation enforcing employers to pay women the same amount as men or even adhere to a minimum wage, they will continue to be forced into these roles where they are subjected to horrific working conditions, impossible production targets and frequent abuse (according to an article published in the Guardian in June 2018, 540 incidences of abuse, often of a sexual nature, were reported by women working in factories supplying the retailers GAP and H&M when they were interviewed on the subject). There is no denying that the fast fashion industry depends on and perpetuates the subjugation of women and systematically prevents them from making steps towards gender equality in their countries, be it through greater financial independence or the freedom to pursue higher education; the popular current practice by western fast fashion companies of outsourcing manufacturing to factories unhindered by workers rights and gender equality laws by association condones the sexual and physical violence that occurs as a means of punishment for not meeting targets, the exploitative pay which affords women little independence from husbands and families dominated by patriarchal values, and the long, exhausting hours which women have little choice but to take in order to avoid their contracts being terminated and to put food on the table. No, one individual completely abandoning fast fashion isn’t going to put an end to these unethical practices but if all of us make a conscious effort to reduce our consumption at least a little and make it clear why we’re doing so, we put greater pressure on fast fashion companies to act in a more responsible way. There isn’t going to be any kind of miraculous change of heart, so to force them to change we have to hit the industry and the people at the top who benefit from such practices where it really hurts: their profit.

SO, for this post I thought I would highlight some of my favourite more ethical online clothing companies to buy from; the more popular these more socially responsible brands become, the more apparent it becomes to fast fashion companies relying on an exploitative business model that how they treat their workers is of growing importance to consumers. It’s all very well and good Missguided and PLT talking about empowering women and making “girl boss” slogan tees but we need to make it clear that we’re aware of the hollowness of the gesture, and that we want less hypocritical talk and more action to actually enhance the lives of the women that work for them, not just the ones they show in their flashy offices on TV. I’ve included my favourite Depop shops too, because if you can shop second hand, that’s even better; though I like to treat myself to new clothes now and again, I’m aware that the impact the manufacturing process in general, whether or not the company acts in an ethical way with regards to their employment practices, has on the environment is more often than not detrimental. Depop has really been my saving grace this past year-if you know what you’re looking for and have the time and patience, you can find so many gems, and at this point the balance of my wardrobe is tipped firmly in the favour of the reuse and recycle approach to shopping. In the vein of reusing fashion, I thought I’d also include a mini lookbook for a cardigan I got from one of my favourite online retailers, The Ragged Priest, just as a reminder that 1). The best way to be sustainable is to rewear and 2). That with tweaks, one piece alone can give you multiple completely different outfits. Like honestly, outfit repeating doesn’t have to be a literal repeat. Sometimes it’s worth spending a little bit extra on something that looks good with everything, and making that investment into your ability to fool people that you’ve got your shit together by wearing something cool as fuck.

Quickly before I get into it, I’m aware that some ethical companies are a bit out of the average consumer’s price range, and so I wanted to sort them into price point categories which will work as follows:

£= most of their stock is £40 & under ££= most of their stock is between £40-£100 £££= most of their stock costs upwards of £100

Now, in no particular order (and starting with online retailers before moving onto Depop shops), here’s the list!

1. THE RAGGED PRIEST

PRICE POINT: ££

Using recycled fabric to construct their pieces where possible and releasing clothing in small drops designed to sell out rather than following the typical fast fashion model of outsourcing the production of vast amounts of clothing overseas, the Ragged Priest is my absolute favourite clothing brand out there. It’s *semi* affordable and because they are all about those bold, in your face, your-grandma-will-probs-think-it’s-ugly kinda pieces, just one can do SO much for your wardrobe.

I recently bought this cardigan from their The Simple Life drop and had so many outfit ideas for it that I thought I’d put a few of them together for this post just as an example of how you can take the same piece over and over again and still make it interesting, even when you don’t feel like straying too far from your personal style preferences. While we’re at it, I also wanted to use this mini lookbook to point out how fucking great Depop is! Literally everything in these outfits is from there apart from the shoes and the jewellery, the leather blazer on the right I bought a few years ago and then the top and skirt in the outfit from the far left which are both from Ebay. The shoes with that outfit are from Koi Vegan footwear-I didn’t include them in this list because I wanted to keep it consistent and focus on ethical clothing companies rather than retailers that focus on one specific thing such as shoes or jewellery, but they are my favourite place to buy shoes from and focus closely on ethical production too so definitely recommend.

2. MINGA LONDON

PRICE POINT: ££

Towards the lower end of the ££ price point, Minga is probably the closest you’re gonna get to an ethical version of the Dolls Kill Deliah’s range. Their focus on being a socially responsible business is a huge part of their ethos and their pieces are put together in Portugal, where they're based, by a small in-house team; the majority of their fabric is sourced from local Portuguese businesses and even more amazingly, they recycle the fabric of the pieces they don’t sell in new designs. They are just a generally amazing company and I wish more people knew about them because their pieces are fucking adorable and wouldn’t be out of place (or overpriced) in your local UO.

3. ELSIE & FRED

PRICE POINT: £

A small, black owned business set up by 3 siblings from Coventry, Elsie & Fred have earned themselves a reputation as a staple provider of the festival season wardrobe. Being an independently owned business, they have strict standards that their manufacturers must adhere to and a close working relationship with the owners of the two factories who oversee production in Guangzhou, China, to ensure fair wages and a safe working environment. On the environmental side of things, Elsie and Fred are working to incorporate recycled fabric into their designs as much as possible and have this year introduced compostable mailing bags.

4. HOUSE OF SUNNY

PRICE POINT: £££

Follow enough British instagram fashion influencers and you are bound to have heard of House of Sunny in 2020-snagging what is probably my all time favourite coat from there in 2019 before all the hype is a humble brag I will allow myself on the basis that I haven’t been able to afford anything since, lol. Along with kooky, one of a kind designs, being decidedly anti-fast fashion is a huge part of their branding; HoS only drop 2 collections of limited stock a year, thoroughly screen suppliers and on their website you can find a tonne of information on how they’re working to offset their environmental impact too. If you can treat yourself to a piece from there at any point, the quality of the garments truly make the price point worth it.

5. JADED LONDON

PRICE POINT: ££

Similarly to The Ragged Priest and House of Sunny, Jaded London go the route of dropping limited collections on a less frequent basis intending to sell out (particularly popular pieces are occasionally restocked) rather than needlessly manufacturing vast quantities of garments to flog for whatever they can get and cutting corners with fair employment practices to offset any losses. By employing independent staff in the manufacturing plants with which they liaise to ensure fair, dignified working conditions and also by working closely with charities such as the Trussel Trust and Stand Up to Racism, Jaded London demonstrates a level of commitment to corporate responsibility that set them apart from a lot of similar online retailers. They are at the top of their game when it comes to daring and experimental yet wearable pieces and so it’s cool that they recognise the need to conduct their business in a considerate way too.

6. THE HIPPIE SHAKE

PRICE POINT: ££

Owned by UK based bohemian queen Naomi Hession, the Hippie Shake is not only a great small independent business to support but is also the definition of slow fashion. With a limited number of opulent 70s style pieces, I have always wanted to purchase something from here. I’ve yet to do so but I’m gonna make it my mission eventually.

7. VINTAGE HEARTS

PRICE POINT: £

An affordable, gorgeous array of quirky handpicked vintage pieces that would probably take you forever to find in a charity shop or that you’d be charged a small fortune for if you found it in a high street second hand store, Vintage Hearts is where you should go if you want a timeless statement piece that may have otherwise ended up in a landfill. The added benefit of vintage clothing is that it is, by its nature, great for the environment, but you can also look fab and groovy as fuck as you do your bit for the planet<3

8. WE ARE COW

PRICE POINT: £

Offering both original vintage pieces and reworked pieces using recycled fabrics, We Are Cow has both basic branded second hand items but also handmade streetwear style original designs all for a fair price. You can tell that it’s all high quality stuff consistent with their modern, functional aesthetic and it’s clear that the team behind the shop has a real vision in mind when they’re designing. 

9. OUT OF THE ORDINARY CLOTHING

PRICE POINT: £

In the words of Corrie Davis, founder of OOTO "I start with the belief that fashion will be always be worn differently by the individual that wears it. Every collection from Out of the Ordinary is different to the last but undeniably Out of the Ordinary. I champion flamboyancy and embrace the cultures I've experienced around the world, merging the two and creating popular style trends in exciting textiles, prints and techniques to bring to you something a little Out of the Ordinary." That pretty much sums up the vibrancy, vivacity and bold elegance of the brand’s aesthetic perfectly, which is reflected by Davis’ commitment to ethical manufacturing based on relationships forged between the founders and family artisans and the sourcing of fabrics from textile markets around the world. Everything you need for a boujie summer holiday in the Mediterranean-when leaving the country is finally allowed again, lol, EVERYBODY GET YOUR FUCKING VACCINE-is here.

10. WILD THING

PRICE POINT: ranges from £-£££ depending on the brand

Probs the closest thing you’ll get to an ethical ASOS, Wild Thing brings together a host of sustainable and independent clothing brands and puts them all in one place to present to us all a collection of the sickest festival style fashion out there. Whilst it’s super cool that this already exists and a slice of humble pie for myself to remind me that I am not in fact the revolutionary marketing genius I thought I was, I’m bummed to know that my idea of said ethical ASOS style website is already out there. Fingers crossed for the next grand money making scheme that comes to mind that I can use to distribute some wealth (yeah, there probably won’t be any because very few original thoughts enter my head, clearly, tehe) xoxo

11. SHOPFLUFFY

PRICE POINT: ££

I know it’s 2021 and we all kind hate the idea of girl boss feminism and the connotations of privilege and exploitation that come with it but can we bring it back when we’re talking about women who embody what it was actually all supposed to be about? Because the owner of ShopFluffy, @lulutrixabelle embodies everything good about the term. Somebody who genuinely does (cue Ramona singer voice here) empower other women through her celebration of powerful female friendship and free spirited sense of personal style that should inspire every one of us to wear whatever the fuck we want (clashing patterns and over-accessorising be damned), Lulu handmakes all the designs on her site and very much places an emphasis on slow fashion by releasing only a few collections a year which you can clearly tell a lot of painstaking effort and talent went into. ShopFluffy is on the pricier side but the adorable crocheted coords LuLu specialises in, reminiscent of carefree childhood days and picnics in meadows picturesque enough to be the backdrop of a Jacquemus runway presentation, are a bold and beautiful expression of playful femininity worthy of departing with a bit more than you’d usually spend. After all, if you are gonna spend that money on a piece of clothing, supporting an ethical, independent woman owned business clearly built on carefully honed skill, passion and authenticity is the way to go.

12. SHOPEASYTIGER

PRICE POINT: ££

It feels correct to follow up the ShopFluffy mention with ShopEasyTiger given the friendship between the former’s owner with Tigerlilly Winfield (is that not the most wonderfully storybook character sounding name of all time?), owner of Easy Tiger. Up there with my most revered style icons, Tigerlilly’s designs are as flamboyant and glamorous and daring and dramatic as her own personal style, and again, they are ethically made! If you want to get that psychedelic rock n’roll groupie that’s actually way cooler than the band itself kinda energy too, her shop is the place to start.

13. HOTTTRAMP 

PRICE POINT: ££

Founded by the incredibly hot Belle_hott_tramp on Instagram, HottTramp is a collection of both handmade pieces and carefully selected vintage finds that blur the lines between 90s Courtney Love style grunge and 70s summer of love hippy that make me want to start my own all girl rock band and hire a camper van to paint black and road trip through the American desert. Given my complete lack of hand eye coordination, I’ll most likely never have the instrumental skills to do that but I never said it was a realistic fantasy, okay?

14. LAZY OAF

PRICE POINT: ££

Is it just me that always thought Lazy Oaf was within the same kind of price range as The Ragged Priest? Because it’s a lottt more expensive than I thought. That being said, if you’re going for a playful, toned down Molly Goddard kinda look, anything bright and youthful, Lazy Oaf’s clothes 100% fit that brief. You are paying more, but part of that markup is reflected in their transparency when it comes to their ethical code, which includes ensuring that statutory minimum wage laws are adhered to in the supply chain as well as that all workers are of the legal working age for their countries and that their working hours do not exceed the legal limit. They are also steadfastly committed to donating a portion of their profits to charities dedicated to improving mental wellbeing such as Mind, Rethink Mental Illness, and Young Minds, something that is hugely important to me given my own experiences and the line of work I want to go into.

15. NEVER FULLY DRESSED

PRICE POINT: ££

Similar in their aesthetic to Out of the Ordinary, Never Fully Dressed is big on colour, print, and elegance. They have both specially selected second hand pieces on offer and original designs too and the about us section of their website clearly states how passionate they are about their ethical manufacturing process, which takes place both here in the UK and in China.

16. TUNNEL VISION

PRICE POINT: ££

Offering the dreamiest, one of a kind vintage 90s pieces, Tunnel Vision could just as easily be a grunge girl band come the craft themed moodboard as it is an online retailer. If the 90s isn’t for you-I mean, I don’t wanna question anybody’s taste levels but…-they also have the option of shopping by era, which I think is a really cool feature I wish a lot of irl vintage shops would incorporate.

17.  LOVE TOO TRUE

PRICE POINT: £

Everything on Love Too True is fucking gorgeousss and it is no surprise that they manufacture their garments here in London because I feel their brand totally encompasses that stereotypical 90s East End punk vibe perfectly with a shit tonne of chunky boots and show stopping plaid pieces that makes my heart ache for a riot grrrl renaissance. Yes, when it comes to feminism’s place in mainstream culture, making sure the political goals and structural changes we’re aiming for are visible to all is by far the most important, but let’s have a resurgence of the grunge girl’s armour along with that and PLEASE let’s leave athleisure in the 2010s. No more Kardashian nude leggings, I beg (I AM being lighthearted, wear whatever you want! We’re not policing women’s clothes in this neck of the woods).

18. NINE LIVES BAZAAR

PRICE POINT: £££

Eurgh. Nine Lives Bazaar. I want it ALL. Their clothes give me all the Etro, Zimmerman, Torey Burch, modernised Stevie Nicks vibes on a slightly more realistic budget, though unfortunately for me said budget just isn’t realistic enough. You would think pieces being ethically produced is just a given when it comes to clothes within this price range but that’s not necessarily the case and Nine Lives Bazaar is one of the ones you can trust to actually be considerate of their employees needs when it comes to their approach to business. To anybody who can afford to shop here, I am insanely jealous. The rest of us, for now, can just browse the website n feel the fantasy, channel a Valentina level of delusion and pretend it’s just the import taxes from Australia that’s holding us back from making a purchase.

-DEPOP SHOPS-

1. @HOUSE_OF_EROTIQUE

PRICE POINT: ££

Everything handmade and latex and form fitting to make you the baddest bitch in the room, I’ve got myself a few pieces from this shop over the past couple of years. Customer service is a bit hit or miss and there’s been times when I’ve had to wait a while for my purchases to get to me but because they’re all one of a kind and custom made to fit, it’s worth it, and when they have messed up they were kind enough to add something to my order for free.

2. @SACREDHAWK

PRICE POINT: ££

If you picture raiding the wardrobe of a biker gang, snatching the Coachella bound suitcases of the Revolve ambassadors at Palm Springs airport, and then jumbling all those clothes together, that’s probably your best bet at getting an idea of Sacred Hawk’s aesthetic. Formerly an ASOS concession, the brand is now available on Depop and is a collection of the most lavish glam grunge pieces, all vintage or reworked vintage. Some things are a bit on the pricey side but I would say they are all priced fairly considering how unique and ornate a lot of the pieces are, and I reeeeally wanna be able to say I own something from there one day.

3. @IDENTITYPARTY

PRICE POINT: £££

I struggled with how to categorise this Depop shop in terms of price point because although there are some fairly low-priced pieces, the standouts are the vintage coats which are understandably a lot more expensive-if you want to fully immerse yourself in the Almost Famous Penny Lane fantasy, you’re gonna have to fork out a little bit.

4. @RETRO_RAIL

PRICE POINT: £££

Retro_rail is of a similar vein to IdentityParty, in that the standout pieces are the vintage coats which are usually upwards of £100-if you’re looking for one-of-a-kind statement outerwear to invest in, I can’t recommend this shop enough. If you’re like me and you’re looking for something more within the £ to ££ price range, Retro Rail is still worth a browse as inspiration for the kind of styles you might wanna try and find elsewhere on Depop.

5. @5THSEASON

PRICE POINT: £

Most of the quirky vintage pieces you’ll find on offer on this Depop shop are within the £25 to £40 price range and though you’ve got coats similar to those you’ll find on Identity Party and Retro Rail and they are sill slightly more than the tops and trousers and dresses on sale etc., they are more modestly priced than the other 2 listed.

6. @DREAMERSREBELS

PRICE POINT: £££

Another v pricey one, dreamersrebels specialises in the daintiest, most whimsical 60s style co-ords I’ve ever seen. Handmade upon purchase, which in turn guarantees little textile waste, you can find the kind of pieces you’d expect to see on a 21st century incarnation of Audrey Hepburn, all the soft pastels and timeless, retro silhouettes you could possibly wish for. I mean, wishing is pretty much all I can do rn but anyone with a near minimum wage retail job knows you need something to aspire to, lol. I managed to budget enough to treat myself to a Selkie dress so I’m manifesting that same level of self-discipline to get me a dreamersrebels piece next.

7. @AWKWARDPHASE

PRICE POINT: £

Very affordable vintage pieces that range from cutesy mid-century style dresses and coats to grungy 90s jackets, perfectly styled and presented too in a way that will have you wanting to order something for yourself to replicate that modern spin on old staples and give them a second life.

8. @EVIEHALLOWS

PRICE POINT: £

Another Depop shop where the clothes are styled so well, it’ll have you thinking you can make anything from a floral 1950s housewife style cardigan to a lycra jumpsuit look very intentionally on trend.

9. @JAHOOLI

PRICE POINT: £

There’s also Jahooli, which I will just say ticks all the same boxes as the other two aforementioned stores to avoid repeating myself.

10. @LOVELYANDLOVELESS 

PRICE POINT: £

In terms of price, I would put Lovely and Loveless into the same category as Jahooli, Awkward Phase and Evie Hallows, the difference being that the clothes available are more on the dainty, classically feminine side. People who have a Pinterest board dedicated to the cottagecore or light academia aesthetic (whew, the gen Z is showing), this one’s for you.

11. @CHLOESTJOHN

PRICE POINT: £

Finally, we have the ChloeStJohn Depop shop and it’s definitely a good one to end on; picture the wardrobe of Carrie Bradshaw if she’d lived in Camden instead of New York in the 90s and hung out with a slightly edgier crew than Charlotte, Miranda and Samantha and there you have it, the vibe of the pieces on offer. Does it belong to a girl who probs lives near Primrose Hill and has access to all the boujiest second hand clothes shops available which she most likely routinely raids to resell on Depop? Potentially, but hopefully not because I am very here for this whole red wine in one hand and a cigarette in another back when people were allowed to smoke inside bars aesthetic. I’m sorry that the gen Z part of me once again jumped out in such an aggressive fashion with that last sentence, but I know you know what I mean.

And that’s everything! 

I did wanna close off the post with a reminder of how nuanced a discussion this is-having the time and money to be more conscious about your ethical footprint when you’re buying clothes is in itself a privilege; fashion shouldn’t be an interest reserved for only those who have the means to pay extra or spend time scouring the internet. It’s also important to be aware of the lack of size inclusivity-a lot of the “trendy” sustainable fashion brands tend to not stock anything larger than a size 14 and attempt to deflect attention away from this by categorising clothes as either XS, S, M, or L, which is in itself a bit of a pisstake considering that 12-14 is the average clothing size here for women in the UK, and so in no way large. Shopping from Depop and Ebay is hard too when so many brands fail to understand how to fit a non-straight size body which in turn necessitates trying stuff on before you buy it, something that isn’t possible when you’re shopping second hand. A lot of Depop shops fail to offer returns and even with those who do, chasing up that return can be a time-consuming and generally all round frustrating process.

Basically, when we’re having these kinds of discussions it’s important to consider everyone’s situations and avoid sitting on some kind of high horse. I feel like things have become even more complicated lately- with the recent closure of once popular high street stores such as Topshop and Miss Selfridge, it has got me thinking a lot about just how many people’s income here in the UK is dependent on fast fashion retailers too and their popularity. The job scarcity resulting from these kind of closures, which are often all that is available to a lot of people with the demands of the job market seemingly becoming more and more impossible each day even for those who have been in higher education, is clearly an issue when the kind of support you can expect from the government as someone out of work is so woefully inadequate and likely to become even more so as the conservatives push for further cuts to UC and PIP. The past year has really shown us just how shaky the ground that an intensely capitalist society stands on is and how quickly everything can go tits up when we don’t invest in a safety net for those who are struggling. People seem to have realised more than ever the extent to which those whose jobs we deem “low-skilled” are actually the backbone of society, and yet even here, whilst the situation may not be quite as desperate as it is elsewhere, we still haven’t seen pay rises that reflect that. Turns out all the clapping WAS an empty gesture, who’d have thought it (for fuck’s sake)? Fair wages really are a global issue that starts with paying people enough for them to comfortably live on and in time should lead to a shift in consciousness away from the concept of profit before everything else and towards an equal playing field for everyone, something we should take every opportunity to speak up about and demand from our “leaders”, however shit a job so many of those leaders do. It’s frustrating how the focus on making ethical purchasing choices is so often on the overconsumption of things that women historically are more actively interested in such as clothes and accessories and make up when the reality is that the wealth of every industry titan on this planet, NOT just the ones who dominate the fast fashion sphere, depends on them continuing to get away with exploiting people-we should be looking at how we can show our dissatisfaction in all areas. Maybe I’m perpetuating that with this post, since a lot of the online retailers I mentioned only sell women’s clothing, but that being said, I’m not about to do men’s work for them, lol-they should make the effort, if possible, to research into sustainable clothing alternatives too.

Anyway, that’s the end of this post! If you read to the end, thank you so much! If I’ve made any errors in my research or there are more sustainable clothing brands that I could’ve mentioned, feel free to inbox me them too, and I can add them to this post if Tumblr allows. It’s usually a little bitch when it comes to editing long posts but I’ll try my best:) Again, thanks for reading! And if you are, I hope you are safe and well!

Lauren x