--- title: The SUSU Gal | slow fashion description: slow fashion | Sustainable fashion tips and lifestyle blog for the ethically conscious from beginners to pros! --- [New collection "The Light Within"](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [Log in](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/login) - or - [Create account](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/register) [Cart](https://www.susuaccessories.com/cart) - [HOME](https://www.susuaccessories.com/) - [LOOKBOOKS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook#) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-pulse-of-the-earth-lookbook) - [The Color of Dreams](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-color-of-dreams-lookbook) - [SHOP](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/all) - [All](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/all) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-pulse-of-the-earth) - [OUR MISSION](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/our-mission) - [PRESS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/press) - [EVENTS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/events) - [LOG IN](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/login) - [CREATE ACCOUNT](https://www.susuaccessories.com/account/register) [![Susu Accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hs-fs/hubfs/susu-accessories-logo_f80ac6cb-0687-430c-82b7-db8f740e087c_120x.png?width=96&height=125&name=susu-accessories-logo_f80ac6cb-0687-430c-82b7-db8f740e087c_120x.png "Susu Accessories")](https://www.susuaccessories.com/) - [HOME](https://www.susuaccessories.com/) - [LOOKBOOKS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook#) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-light-within-lookbook) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-pulse-of-the-earth-lookbook) - [The Color of Dreams](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/the-color-of-dreams-lookbook) - [SHOP](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/all) - [Spring/Summer](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [The Light Within](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-light-within) - [The Colors of Dreams](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-colors-of-dreams) - [Fall/Winter](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/fall-winter-2018) - [Holy Trees - Fall/Winter 2018](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/fall-winter-2018) - [The Pulse of the Earth](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/the-pulse-of-the-earth) - [Essential LIne](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/essential-line) - [Mini Buckets](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/mini-buckets) - [Cross-body Bags](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/cross-body-bags) - [Totes](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/totes) - [Large Totes](https://www.susuaccessories.com/collections/large-totes) - [OUR MISSION](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/our-mission) - [PRESS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/press) - [EVENTS](https://www.susuaccessories.com/pages/events) - ["THE SUSU GAL" BLOG](https://blog.susuaccessories.com) # The SUSU Gal ## [WHY I BECAME INTERESTED IN SUSTAINABLE FASHION](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/why-i-became-interested-in-sustainable-fashion) Posted by [Alia Ansari](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/alia-ansari) on May 15, 2019 1:46:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/image-17.png)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/why-i-became-interested-in-sustainable-fashion) 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](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/07/fashion/muslim-fashion-blogger-hoda-katebi.html). [Read More](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/why-i-became-interested-in-sustainable-fashion) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/why-i-became-interested-in-sustainable-fashion#comments-listing) Topics: [Sustainable fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-fashion), [fair trade](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fair-trade), [best handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/best-handbag), [fashion blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fashion-blog), [accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/accessories), [lifestyle blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/lifestyle-blog), [travel fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-fashion), [etically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/etically-made), [ethically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/ethically-made), [how to](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/how-to), [slow fashion movement](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion-movement), [slow fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion), [sustainable gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-gifts), [zero waste](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/zero-waste) ## [A SIMPLE GUIDE FOR SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/a-simple-guide-for-sustainable-shopping) Posted by [Alia Ansari](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/alia-ansari) on Mar 26, 2019 2:33:40 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/image-6.png)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/a-simple-guide-for-sustainable-shopping) I became interested in sustainable fashion during my college career when I found myself paying closer attention to the fast fashion industries I was investing so much money into. It was very common for my friends and I to go out shopping once a month or so and pick up new and trendy pieces. After some time, I began to question why the clothes were so affordable and how the companies were able to produce new collections so rapidly. Thus began my interest in the realm of sustainable fashion. [Read More](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/a-simple-guide-for-sustainable-shopping) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/a-simple-guide-for-sustainable-shopping#comments-listing) Topics: [Sustainable fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-fashion), [fair trade](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fair-trade), [fashion blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fashion-blog), [lifestyle blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/lifestyle-blog), [etically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/etically-made), [ethically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/ethically-made), [how to](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/how-to), [slow fashion movement](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion-movement), [slow fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion), [sustainable gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-gifts) ## [WAYÚU MOCHILA: THE ONLY HANDBAG YOU'LL EVER NEED](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/wayúu-mochila-the-only-handbag-youll-ever-need) Posted by [Laura McMahon](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/laura-mcmahon) on Feb 14, 2019 1:14:18 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![IMG_8586-2](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/IMG_8586-2.jpg)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/wayúu-mochila-the-only-handbag-youll-ever-need) 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. [Read More](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/wayúu-mochila-the-only-handbag-youll-ever-need) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/wayúu-mochila-the-only-handbag-youll-ever-need#comments-listing) Topics: [Sustainable fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-fashion), [handmade handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/handmade-handbag), [fair trade](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fair-trade), [versatile handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/versatile-handbag), [travel handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-handbag), [best handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/best-handbag), [crossbody bag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/crossbody-bag), [fashion blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fashion-blog), [trendy handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/trendy-handbag), [accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/accessories), [lifestyle blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/lifestyle-blog), [travel fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-fashion), [everyday bag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/everyday-bag), [etically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/etically-made), [ethically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/ethically-made), [travel with family](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/travel-with-family), [family vacation](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/family-vacation), [how to](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/how-to), [slow fashion movement](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion-movement), [La Guajira](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/la-guajira), [wayuu](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/wayuu), [indigenous tribe](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/indigenous-tribe), [slow fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion), [holiday shopping](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/holiday-shopping), [sustainable gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-gifts), [gift ideas](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/gift-ideas), [holiday gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/holiday-gifts), [world travel](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/world-travel) ## [ETHICAL HOLIDAY SHOPPING MADE EASIER](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/ethical-holiday-shopping-made-easier) Posted by [Laura McMahon](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/laura-mcmahon) on Nov 13, 2018 4:21:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/gifts.jpeg)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/ethical-holiday-shopping-made-easier) Ahhh... the holidays! Whimsical time for family, great food, reunion, a touch of magic and lots of love. And with them, holiday shopping! Depending on where we live in the world and which culture we adhere to (as well as your budget), your gift giving list can be as short as one or as long as every human being you have crossed paths with for the last 5 years. Even for anti-shopping personalities, the task doesn't have to be daunting and we can help the world we live in by giving sustainable gifts! So, where to start?   [Read More](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/ethical-holiday-shopping-made-easier) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/ethical-holiday-shopping-made-easier#comments-listing) Topics: [Sustainable fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-fashion), [fair trade](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fair-trade), [versatile handbag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/versatile-handbag), [fashion blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/fashion-blog), [accessories](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/accessories), [lifestyle blog](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/lifestyle-blog), [everyday bag](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/everyday-bag), [ethically made](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/ethically-made), [how to](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/how-to), [slow fashion movement](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion-movement), [slow fashion](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/slow-fashion), [holiday shopping](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/holiday-shopping), [sustainable gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/sustainable-gifts), [gift ideas](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/gift-ideas), [holiday gifts](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/tag/holiday-gifts) ## [THE WEEK THE WAYUU CHANGED MY LIFE](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/the-day-the-wayuu-changed-by-life) Posted by [Laura McMahon](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/author/laura-mcmahon) on Oct 29, 2018 1:36:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Photo Jan 19, 9 45 12 PM](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/hubfs/Photo%20Jan%2019%2c%209%2045%2012%20PM.jpg)](https://blog.susuaccessories.com/the-day-the-wayuu-changed-by-life) Traditions past down from generations are valued in all cultures, families and ethnicities. Most of us value that which identify us as part of a group, with deep roots to plant ourselves to the world and relate to. Being Colombian, but specially "costeña" or from the Caribbean coast, I grew up very close to a few indigenous tribes like the Aruhacos and the Wayuu. Those are only two of the over 100 tribes in Colombia alone.  Being able to work directly with the Wayuu I feel a strong sense of responsibility in bringing awareness to how our products are made, not only in technique but also the human artisan behind them. Here is the story of how a rough journey sealed the deal for me. 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