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- WILL INFLATION DRIVE CONSUMERS TO MAKE MORE SUSTAINABLE PURCHASES?
By ANGELA VELASQUEZ July 7, 2022 Source: Rivet Photo Source: Unsplash, The pandemic posed an unprecedented threat to sustainable innovation. The crisis, however, also led to brands, retailers and shoppers themselves taking a more honest look at their consumption habits. Designers promised smaller collections in the future, and consumers cleaned out closets and rediscovered the joy of resale and thrifting . Companies established more stringent protocols for measuring and reporting their environmental impact . But sustainability is facing a new challenge two years later. Despite worker wages rising, consumer insights company GWI say they are not keeping pace with the cost of living . As a result, people are looking to make cutbacks where they can. The inflation crisis in the U.S. means consumers may have to find alternative ways to practice sustainable lifestyles on a budget. GWI’s latest report found that more than half of the consumers surveyed said they feel the cost of living has changed compared to 6 months ago, and 23 percent said inflation has had a “dramatic impact” on them personally. To reduce spending, some of the most popular consumer actions center around reusability—be it using a water bottle or prioritizing versatile clothing . “Inflation could have a big impact on what clothing pieces consumers buy, with more potentially opting for traditional and timeless pieces, which won’t need to be repurchased as often,” GWI stated. Though Gen Z and millennials are often viewed as the most vocal and knowledgeable about sustainable fashion , this is where the cohorts could take a cue from their older counterparts. GWI reported that over half of Gen Z and millennial consumers buy clothes at least once every two to three months and are “far more likely” to say they purchases clothes and footwear that they don’t need compared to baby boomers and Gen X. “When it comes to clothing, boomers also prefer to buy more traditional styles rather than the latest trends, which could mean they end up consuming less,” GWI stated. The secondhand market , which GWI said is expected to double to $82 billion by 2026 in the U.S., is one avenue young consumers may get their retail fix responsibly. Access to secondhand garments have never been greater with household brand names like Levi’s and Wrangler adding vintage and preowned jeans to their assortments and new secondhand e-commerce sites like Denim Library popping up. Gen Z is especially comfortable shopping for preowned items. “Just over a fifth of Gen Z and millennials say they’re planning to buy more secondhand clothing due to rising costs, and we may see this number continue to grow,” the report stated. While consumers may opt for cost-saving ways to shop sustainability , they still expect companies to reduce their environmental impact. The report found that Gen Z and millennials are more inclined to say they want brands to be transparent about how products are made, which could help them make more informed decisions and shop more sustainably. “Younger generations place more onus on the government, while older generations feel more responsibility lies with individual consumers but overall, more than a fifth feel that brands have the most responsibility in supporting sustainable initiatives ,” GWI stated. “It’s time for brands to lead the way in the movement.” Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.
- Design & Decor Series: Attach Decor to a Shelving Unit
By Hadley Mendelsohn September 22, 2021 Source: House Beautiful Photo Source: Unsplash, Douglass Sheppard To celebrate the launch of the Heirloom & Home Collection, we will be bringing you Home Decor Tips. Enjoy! Don't have any more room on your walls for art? No problem. Hang anything from paintings and sconces to plants and bookmarks on a shelving unit. Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.
- Design & Decor Series: Rearrange Coffee Table Literature
By Hadley Mendelsohn September 22, 2021 Source: House Beautiful Photo Source: Unsplash, Guillermo Nolasco To celebrate the launch of the Heirloom & Home Collection, we will be bringing you Home Decor Tips. Enjoy! If you can't resist a good coffee table book, bring a new one into your collection. Or if you keep them in various parts of your home, simply rearrange your stacks for a new look. Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.
- Win one of our Cowls or Scarves 0122*
Source: Shidonna Raven Fashion. All Rights Reserved. Copyright. Photo Source: Shidonna Raven Fashion, Seed Stitch Cowl . All Rights Reserved. Copyright. Be entered to Win one of our coziest fall and winter season cowls or scarves when you submit a comment on one of our E Magazine posts and complete our survey . Limitations apply* Which one will you choose the scarf or the cowl? Who will it be for? Will you gift it for a special occasion? Share the love with your fellow fashionistas by sharing this post with 3 friends and family members today!
- Design & Decor Series: Add a Mirror
By Hadley Mendelsohn September 22, 2021 Source: House Beautiful Photo Source: Unsplash To celebrate the launch of the Heirloom & Home Collection, we will be bringing you Home Decor Tips. Enjoy! Place a large mirror above your mantel as HGTV star Alison Victoria did in her Atlanta loft , or dedicate another empty wall space—whether it's in your hallway, entryway, or bedroom. Not only will it look good, but it'll make the room feel bigger and brighter. Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.
- Design & Decor Series: Find Another Spot for Flowers
By Hadley Mendelsohn September 22, 2021 Source: House Beautiful Photo Source: Unsplash To celebrate the launch of the Heirloom & Home Collection, we will be bringing you Home Decor Tips. Enjoy! If you constantly keep a vase of flowers in your kitchen or living room, extend that love for fresh blooms throughout the house. It's the perfect excuse to invest in a new vase for your bedroom or bathroom. Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.
- Design & Decor Series: Swap Your Window Shades
By Hadley Mendelsohn September 22, 2021 Source: House Beautiful Photo Source: Unsplash, To celebrate the launch of the Heirloom & Home Collection, we will be bringing you Home Decor Tips. Enjoy! You've been there and done that with fabric drapery and Roman shades, so swap your window treatment for an alternative texture, like bamboo. We're swooning over this wild bathroom. Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.
- Design & Decor Series: Add Seating to Your Floor
By Hadley Mendelsohn September 22, 2021 Source: House Beautiful Photo Source: James Forbes To celebrate the launch of the Heirloom & Home Collection, we will be bringing you Home Decor Tips. Enjoy! You could sit on your couch—or you could sit on the comfiest floor pillows ever. We'll take the latter. Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.
- Win one of our Cowls or Scarves 1222*
Source: Shidonna Raven Fashion. All Rights Reserved. Copyright. Photo Source: Shidonna Raven Fashion. Pillar Cowl . All Rights Reserved. Copyright. Be entered to Win one of our coziest fall and winter season cowls or scarves when you submit a comment on one of our E Magazine posts and complete our survey . Limitations apply* Which one will you choose the scarf or the cowl? Who will it be for? Will you gift it for a special occasion or holiday season? Share the love with your fellow fashionistas by sharing this post with 3 friends and family members today!
- Design & Decor Series: Introduce Floras
By Hadley Mendelsohn September 22, 2021 Source: House Beautiful Photo Source: Kelly S. To celebrate the launch of the Heirloom & Home Collection, we will be bringing you Home Decor Tips. Enjoy! Adding a nice floral arrangement can beautify a whole room on its own. The shapely vase, accompanying artwork, and unique rose gold faucet in this bathroom don't hurt either. Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.
- Design & Decor Series: Rearrange Your Furniture
By Hadley Mendelsohn September 22, 2021 Source: House Beautiful Photo Source: Suhyean C. To celebrate the launch of the Heirloom & Home Collection, we will be bringing you Home Decor Tips. Enjoy! Symmetry, who? Your chairs and couches don't have to line up—in fact, you don't even have to have chairs. Put your side table in the corner flanked by two sofas, and if you don't have enough arm chairs for a classic living room setup, just place floor cushions by the coffee table. Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.
- Design & Decor Series: Heirloom & HOME Collections, Add a Bench at the End of Your Bed
By Hadley Mendelsohn September 22, 2021 Source: House Beautiful Photo Source: Suhyean C. To celebrate the launch of the Heirloom & Home Collection, we will be bringing you Home Decor Tips. Enjoy! You don't need a footboard. A bench will get the same job done. It'll help anchor your bed, act as a spot to sit and put shoes on, and serve as storage for extra pillows and blankets. Welcome to the Premier of our Heirloom and Home Collection . How can you re-purpose a space to suit your needs and interests? How can you re-purpose your space for your post pandemic needs? Is your home decor sustainable (climate change friendly)? Send us a picture ! It could be featured in our E Zine. Share your comments with the community and this post with 3 of your family and friends.