🖤 Silk is a 100% biogradable and natural material, made from the silk cocoon of the mulberry butterfly.
🖤 The silk fibre is the longest natural fibre in the world, one silk thread can be up to 3000 m long, wow!
🖤 Silk fibre is partially hollow, which allows it to trap heat and easily transport moisture out of the fabric: keeps you cool when it's hot and warm when it's cold. Amazing, right!?
🖤 Silk is incredibly gentle to the skin and hair because the fibres are almost completely frictionless. It is the smoothest natural material (on fiber level) in the world. Wear our scarves around your hairbun and your hair will litteraly thank you!
🖤 For people with sensitive skin or allergies, silk is naturally hypoallergenic and unlikely to cause irritation. It’s also antimicrobial, meaning it hinders the growth of microorganisms like mold, fungus, and bacteria. Overall, it's a great choice of fabric.
🖤 The proteins in silk also give it unparalleled strength—it's actually finer and stronger than Kevlar. It’s been used throughout history as a lightweight “soft armor” and was even used to make the world’s first bulletproof vest.
Our sensitive/strong scarf in seaport blue, 100% silk and a sustainable choise for any conscious fashionista!
]]>Conscious fashion, intentional fashion, sustainable and ethical fashion, they are all different ways to spell the words on everyones lips right now: slow fashion. It advocates the principle of fairness to both consumer and producer, clean with minimal damage to the environment and good quality material.
Slow fashion is not the typical seasonal trends where companies mass produce garments and sell it at a cheap price. Slow fashion is a movement here to stay. It is to raise awareness of the fact that there is a price to pay for fast fashion somewhere in the process. And once we are aware of the consequences we have a choice to make in how and why to shop.
Having a capsule well made wardrobe costs less than following the latest trends and buying fast fashion where trends fade very quickly, the garment doesn’t fit well, has a short life span and a need to buy more clothes. With a well made quality capsule wardrobe, buying clothing less often but better quality intentionally.
Buying season-less fashion is certainly one way to develop or evolve an individual style where celebrating one uniqueness and personality. Why? Because much thoughts went to what to buy. Comfort is essential since it evokes an air of sophistication and beauty which adds individuality to any style.
We all love fashion for various reasons, mainly to look and feel good, so why not buy good quality ethically produced garments that lifts the spirit and lasts for a long time rather than one season.
With any capsule wardrobe accessories play an important role in adding style and identity. One of the accessories that is indispensable to every wardrobe are the scarves. They are one of the easiest accessories to add a style to any outfit and always en-vogue never goes out of fashion. Just have look at the Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn with her boyish and easy to wear style. She is known for adding a scarf to finish off her outfit.
There are many reasons why the scarf is essential to any wardrobe. Apart from the practicality, it is the easiest and quickest way to update any style adding a luxe finish. Read more about Wangari Sthlm's sustainable approach here.
This is a simple, smart and sustainable way to make your bag feel brand new while giving your outfit that extra touch of elegance!
Haddy, how would you describe yourself in only three words?
Hard, but I would say stubborn, thoughtful and loyal.
Many of our readers dream about making a big change in their work life, but some are at the same time a bit scared to take the step. Where did you find your courage?
Alongside my work in the fashion industry, I started to work as a volunteer at My Big Day in 2010. That's where I felt I wanted to help. Kids and teenagers have always been a matter of the heart for me. Fashion is fun, and I still think so, but I searched for a better balance in life. Around 2016 I decided to leave my job as a PR-manager at Lindex to take time to figure out what I REALLY wanted to work with.
In the process, I came to the conclusion that my calling is to make a difference for kids and teenagers, and from there I actively started to check out organizations and companies that are engaged in those matters. A couple of months later, My Dream Now was looking for a marketing- and communications manager, and it felt like the perfect fit. That's where I am today.
You radiate courage and confidence, but were there other things that led up to your final decision?
Yes, I've always been good at knowing when I'm done with something - when I don't feel well anymore. And I trust that things will work out. I have friends and family who back me up. I reached a point where my dissatisfaction affected my son, and I was irritated and moody at home. And I knew it was because of my work situation. That's why it became so clear and easy at the same time, that I needed to connect with myself and think about what truly makes me happy. Not to maintain something that isn't good and feel how my soul slowly dies. I refuse to. I just can't.
If you feel like you’ve really tried but still don’t feel good about the work you do, it isn’t worth it. Thanks to savings and an extended income insurance, I knew I could make it work without an income for the first period of time. There are jobs that can really make you feel good – I believe that!
We share your belief in work satisfaction, Haddy. Wangari’s mission is to combine sustainable fashion with social impact, and to support different nonprofit organizations everyday through our existence. But what does sustainable fashion mean to you?
For me it means to take responsibility. End of story. Both environmentally and in working conditions. The big brands have a responsibility to take actions and show the way. Smaller companies can be more flexible and do right from the very beginning. I feel that we are moving towards something that feels fair. Personally, I used to shop more often and cheaper when I was younger. But since a few years, I rather buy fewer pieces of clothing that are a bit more expensive. With better quality, sustainability and focus on the environment. For me it’s simply taking responsibility.
Very well put! We believe in making a difference through positive actions with measurable effect. Where do you find your positive energy?
It’s incredibly important to surround yourself with the right people. People who radiate positive energy. I haven’t had that many people in my circle who have created negative energy – but there were a few and they’re not a part of my life anymore. I also actively work to be a positive person. It’s so easy to push down on yourself and think one negative thing after the other. I can say that I’ve worked on creating positive thoughts instead.
I also believe in treating others as you want to be treated. It sounds simple, but it’s something you also need to work on. I like spirituality and read a lot. When I contemplated my work life, I read Hero from The Secret, which is about thought patterns, to find who you really are and what you’re passionate about. That book I really recommend!
So inspiring to hear. Do you perhaps have a favorite affirmation to share with us?
I don’t have any special affirmations, but I often think about Frank Sinatra’s “I did it my way”. It’s important to me to live my life the way I want it, and not limit myself for someone else.
Print screen! Haddy’s keys for taking the first steps to change:
Book to read:
Hero, from The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
In Wangari’s eyes…
… Haddy is the very symbol of a force of good. By listening to her inner voice, facing challenges, and actively take action, she is showing the way for all of us who believe that purpose is the key to sustainable change. With her positive energy and warm heart, we are proud to call her the Impact Maker of the month here at Wangari Sthlm. If you wanna come in contact with Haddy and read more about her work with My Dream Now, here’s your path.