The Blog
Read about the latest trends in travel, fashion, and location-independent living.
What is Lyocell Fabric?
These days, Lyocell is a pretty big deal within the fashion and textile industry. This eco-friendly fabric is created using sustainable methods, and offers a range of amazing benefits to the wearer.
The Ultimate Hawaii Packing List
The Hawaiian Islands are an incredible destination, and one that invites visitors to rest and really take in all the beauty of this tropical paradise. And that laid back attitude can definitely spill over into how you pack for your trip to Hawaii, too, by making sure to bring relaxed clothing and just a few essential accessories that’ll help you have a great time.
Best Travel Outfits for Every Occasion
If you’re going to rotate the same few outfits in all your travel photos, they’d better look pretty good, right? Well, our team at SiteSee sure thinks so — which is why we’ve set out on a never-ending quest to find the best travel clothes for every occasion!
What is Small Batch Clothing?
Thanks to the revival of U.S. manufacturing over the last several years, many up-and-coming clothing brands now have access to improved methods for production (i.e. creating garments in small, limited batches). Small batch clothing provides a wonderful way for makers to build their brand identity, while also giving consumers a chance to own exclusive, quality items.
What is Tencel Fabric?
Tencel fabric is now found in the collections of leading designers and renowned retailers around the world — but do you know what it is? Read on to learn about this innovative material that’s super soft on the skin, has amazing breathability, and best of all, is sustainably produced!
How to Take Care of Clothes and Make Them Last
While it’s true nothing lasts forever, most things we own can last a lot longer if we properly care for them, our clothes included. Caring for our wardrobe helps us look more put together, saves us money when compared to buying new items, and it’s notably better for our planet as a whole.
What is Modal Fabric? (And How It’s Made)
First developed as an alternative to silk, modal is a soft, luxurious fabric that can be used on its own or combined with other fibers to create an incredibly long-lasting material. In recent years, modal has gained popularity among sustainable clothing brands and the slow fashion industry.
What is Fast Fashion? (And Why You Want to Avoid It)
Gone are the days of shopping just a few times a year, when the seasons changed or when you outgrew your favorite pair of jeans. For the last two decades, trend cycles have dramatically sped up, while the cost and quality of clothing have continued to go down. Shopping has become a mindless hobby for many, and yet, the impact of the fast fashion industry continues to weigh heavily on our planet.
What is Slow Fashion?
In contrast to the fast fashion model that emerged nearly two decades ago, slow fashion supports a more methodical pace to clothing creation and distribution. Slow fashion brands are pushing pause on extreme commercialism and overcomplicated supply chains, and instead embracing sustainable processes and thoughtfully-sourced materials.
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe
The capsule wardrobe has seen a resurgence in recent years, thanks to a shift in simplifying our lives and embracing less as more. Since nearly everyone is spending extra time at home these days due to the coronavirus, this might be a great time to look through your closet and let go of a few things that no longer serve you.