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Jan 272 min read

2024 Resolutions Through the Lens of Sustainable Fashion

About a week ago, I browsed a higher-end fast-fashion store. I found many items accumulating in the sales section for various reasons,...

Jan 102 min read

Reverse-Engineering Sustainable Innovation

Inversa's story starts with a group of three scuba divers: Aarav Chavda, Roland Salantino, and Kahavan Chavda. I recently started my...

Sep 15, 20232 min read

A Moment for Reflection

Saying that 2023 has been a blessing would be an understatement. From mud huts in rural West Africa to fashion shoots in Tokyo, I've had...

Sep 6, 20232 min read

Worlds Collide with Awa'Tori

This September marks the beginning of my third year at Duke University and my semester abroad in Tokyo, Japan. After endless TikTok...

Sep 4, 20232 min read

A Chance Encounter: How Instagram Led Me to Earthletica, the Sustainable Activewear Brand

I confess—I succumbed to an Instagram ad. Class Pass caught my attention with an intro offer for two weeks of free group workout classes....

Aug 30, 20232 min read

The Mediterranean Mood: Conscious Vacation Shopping

When it comes to vacationing, the possibilities are endless. From basking on sun-kissed beaches to wandering through European towns with...

Aug 30, 20233 min read

A Tale of Two Textiles

The material culture of Africa is a tapestry woven with diverse threads, reflecting its personal history and interactions with other...

Aug 30, 20233 min read

The Togolese Trade - An Introduction

May and June of 2023 were unforgettable. I traveled to rural West Africa for a cultural engagement program. I expected local connections,...