FAQs and Resources

What are the top 5 worst offenders in the fast fashion industry?

Temu

Shein

Forever 21

H&M

Zara

Is there a resource for ethical brands?

Yes! A brilliant site (and an app!) is

Good On You

Documentaries worth your time

The True Cost

Slowing Down Fast Fashion

Fashion Reimagined

Stories of sweatshop survivors

Nasreen Sheikh

My favorite fair trade brands

Yobel

Sak Saum

Lev

Pact

Trades of Hope

Kairos Traders

Local Women’s Handicrafts

Mother of Pearl

Jo’s Favorites

Shopping secondhand is easier than you think! Here are my personal recommendations for local, secondhand shopping in Colorado Springs—consignment, thrift, and fair trade!

Ashley’s Attic

A beautiful boutique nestled in a house built in 1910! Women’s items—clothing, shoes, jewelry, and more! Ask for personal styling!

Between Friends

Great consignment shop located west Colorado Springs. Women’s items.

Uptown Cheapskate

Consignment store with men and women’s options!

Life Network Thrift

A small, locally owned thrift store for women’s, men’s, children’s and home items.

Sister’s Thrift and Boutique

This thrift shop is bite-sized! A small, locally owned thrift boutique with a small selection of men’s, women’s, and home items.

New Horizons Thrift

If the thought of a thrift store makes you cringe, go visit this one! Most beautifully designed thrift store in town!

Redoux

A beautiful women’s consignment boutique with designer and vintage options! Has home decor items too. Feels eclectic, boho, antique.

Wooly and Worn

Located off Vickers and Academy, this is a high quality vintage and secondhand consignment shop that is very well curated.

Crossfire Thrift

This is by far the prettiest thrift store in town! Feels like you’re walking through a boutique! The displays are gorgeous, the prices are incredibly low. Men’s, women’s, children’s, home decor and more!

Savour Clothing

Women’s high-end consignment items. Located off Voyager and Ridgeline. Feels like an expensive boutique. A beautiful shopping experience.

Silver Key Thrift

Cute little thrift store located in Monument Colorado. Men and women’s options as well as a small selection of furniture, home decor, and books.

Yobel

Head-to-toe ethical fashion for men and women! Located downtown Colorado Springs. High quality, heirloom pieces that will last!

Urbane Collective

Boutique meets event center! This is a blend of women’s clothing, gifts, jewelry, plants, and events! Sign up for emails and support small business!