It's time to reframe what we think of as an appropriate price point for what we wear or what we bring into our homes. Read the full blog post for a fresh perspective on why sustainable brands can't always compete with the major markdowns of the fast fashion industry.
Looking to make the most out of your minimalist wardrobe or quickly add some style to a simple bag? Enter the silk scarf—one of the most versatile (and luxurious) accessories you'll ever own. Check out our list of 5 easy ways to wear a silk scarf on your purse or bag!
Silk scarves have been a wardrobe staple for decades, and with good reason—they're classic accessories that never seem to go out of style. Click through for 10 ways to rock a silk scarf in your hair or on your head, and let us know which one is your favorite!
How much do you know about silk? Unless you work in fashion or sericulture, my guess is that you’re not an expert. But silk is an incredible natural textile that has been around for thousands of years, and it has so many benefits for both people and the planet. Read on for 5 amazing things you (probably) didn’t know about silk!
One of the first stages of product development is fabric sourcing (which can often be a long and difficult process). In this piece, I recapped the main steps I took to find my fabric, and thus my suppliers, for LIYA's first collection.
This article was originally published as a guest post on ADIMAY, and hits on 7 creative ways that you can declutter your closet—without dumping everything in the donation bin.
This article was originally published on ADIMAY, and covers what really happens when you drop your clothes in the donation bin... plus why it matters.
In October 2018, before LIYA was even really fully-formed as an idea, I travelled from my home in Bagamoyo, Tanzania to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia for Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW).
This article was originally published as a guest post on Forage & Sustain, and outlines some of my BIGGEST takeaways about the second-hand clothing industry after spending two years in Bagamoyo, Tanzania. Some of them might just surprise you.