The SUSU Gal

WHY I BECAME INTERESTED IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION

Posted by Alia Ansari on May 15, 2019 1:46:24 PM

Shopping sustainably and ethically is a relatively new conversation within the fashion industry. A year ago not many were aware about the mistreatment of workers in the textile industry. Fortunately, with many individuals pushing towards transparency, companies have been exposed of their unethical practices. I became interested in the conversation when I discovered the work of Hoda Katebi.

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Topics: Sustainable fashion, fair trade, best handbag, fashion blog, accessories, lifestyle blog, travel fashion, etically made, ethically made, how to, slow fashion movement, slow fashion, sustainable gifts, zero waste

WAYÚU MOCHILA: THE ONLY HANDBAG YOU'LL EVER NEED

Posted by Laura McMahon on Feb 14, 2019 1:14:18 PM

When on the go, most of us have a "go to" style of handbag we end up using time and time again, in spite of owning many more. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, if that "go to" style is comfortable, versatile and fashion forward. The problem is most of us stop at comfortable and tend to ignore the other two!! We end up looking exactly the same every day, unintentionally sporting a "uniform" and loosing all sense of style.  

Here is where I'd like to introduce the Wayúu Mochila.

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Topics: Sustainable fashion, handmade handbag, fair trade, versatile handbag, travel handbag, best handbag, crossbody bag, fashion blog, trendy handbag, accessories, lifestyle blog, travel fashion, everyday bag, etically made, ethically made, travel with family, family vacation, how to, slow fashion movement, La Guajira, wayuu, indigenous tribe, slow fashion, holiday shopping, sustainable gifts, gift ideas, holiday gifts, world travel

HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT ETHICALLY MADE HANDBAG

Posted by Laura McMahon on Sep 27, 2018 9:15:26 AM

Handbags, a very personal choice...

Hi guys! welcome to the very first post from "The SUSU Gal"! I am super excited to start this new chapter with all of you!

Working with SUSU and making sustainable choices has been a journey that it's not always easy but never fails to be rewarding! and yes, you guessed it, I love handbags! and even more when they are ethically made. But, if you had to choose one, which one to go with?


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Topics: Sustainable fashion, handmade handbag, fair trade, versatile handbag, travel handbag, best handbag, crossbody bag, fashion blog, trendy handbag, accessories, lifestyle blog, travel fashion, everyday bag, etically made

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Loving fashion and a good deal don’t have to be mutually exclusive from making ethical choices and supporting slow-fashion. A SUSU Gal knows that! She embraces trends and practicality while being socially conscious and Fair Trade. “The SUSU Gal” :

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