Did you know that 5 out of 3 new shirts made each year are thrown? And they can’t be properly disposed of because of the micro-plastics they contain. I have shopped fast fashion because I did not understand the repercussions and didn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on an article of clothing. But then the strap of one my dresses broke off the first time I wore it. And the palpable environmental consequences, labor exploitation, and health risks behind fast fashion brands turned out to be horrifying when I looked into it. Which is why I decided that it would be more responsible if I shopped less but at higher quality.
However, I still don’t plan on leaving the house and scouring an entire department store just to find myself some clothes. It’s 2023! I am not leaving the house. That’s where NET-A-PORTER came into play.
Is NET-A-PORTER Legit—Get to know NET-A-PORTER
NET-A-PORTER aims to help everyone express their individuality and charisma through fashion and carries everything from clothing, handbags, shoes, to makeup and skincare. Everything is from well-known fashion brands and designer houses.
They carry Givenchy which made us fall in love with Audrey Hepburn, Chloé which makes my favorite handbags, the same Manolo Blahnik shoes as Carrie Bradshaw, and former Victoria Secret Angel, Rosie Huntington's, makeup brand Rose Inc. There are also niche perfume brands like Byredo and Diptyque. New products are updated onto the website 3 times a week. You never have to worry about not being able to find something you like, though you might have to struggle with some decision-making issues.
In terms of customer service, NET-A-PORTER offers express shipping to over 170 places in the world, they also have a 24-7 customer service line with a team of people ready to help you in multiple different languages.
Is NET-A-PORTER Legit—NET-A-PORTER X Sustainable Fashion
NET-A-PORTER makes a sustainable packaging option available. You can choose to have your products delivered to you in standard paper boxes instead of having them gift-wrapped to reduce waste.
NET-A-PORTER further created the NET SUSTAIN ATTRIBUTE tag on their website. You can use it to shop sustainable fashion that is consciously crafted to protect the environmental and labor workers. This saves you the trouble of inspecting the tag, studying the material, and looking up the source of labor. It's not just convenient, but it also makes it easier for others like me, who are just starting to learn how to shop sustainably.
Is NET-A-PORTER Legit—Items I Love
I bought several high-quality items from NET-A-PORTER on my first order, not only do that look stylish, they are also versatile and durable. So I thought I would share a few of
my favorites.
Is NET-A-PORTER Legit—Items I Love: Handbags
Chloé small Woody tote
I've always loved handbags from Chloé. Their designs are timeless and elegant yet young-looking, making it one of the few designer handbags that doesn't make your outfit add a decade to your age. Recently, Chloé also started becoming more popular because of their frequent appearances in K-drama.
The Woody tote comes in different sizes, I chose the small one, which is the perfect size for me. It's small enough so that it is fashionable but also big enough so that it is practical and can fit everything that I need to carry around. You can carry it by hand which looks classy and lady-like. If you are tired of having your hands occupied, it also comes with a strap so that you can carry it on your shoulder or as a cross body bag.
I like to wear it cross-body because it makes it very convenient for someone like me who loves to bike everywhere no matter what I wear. I have biked in heels and cocktail dresses, don't judge. It's a great workout, it's environmentally friendly, and it feels amazing. It also means less walking around in heels and not being stuck in traffic. In fact, I make it a point to bike if I decide to wear heels. Anyway, I digress. The width of the strap and size of the bag also makes me waist look tiny when I were it crossbody.
The Woody tote is made from natural materials including cotton canvas and calf leather and does not include polyester or any synthetic material. It comes in 4 colors. I went for the designer color of deep denim. Using midnight-blue leather that is versatile like black but more lively and youthful. My mom also got one in beige. The beige canvas and reddish brown leather is classic, mature, and sophisticated. The color scheme also goes with anything you could wear.
Is NET-A-PORTER Legit—Items I Love: Clothing
We Norwegians is obviously a brand from Norway. They focus on making products using natural merino wool, which makes their clothing warm, breathable, and comfortable. It's really hard to find leggings that fit will and look good. These SKI piqué leggings come in black and cream. I chose black because not only does it go with everything, stains don't show that easily either. Most importantly, I find that these leggings can actually be dressed up or down for different occasions.
These leggings from We Norwegians uses a blend of 96% black merino wool and 4% creora® eco-soft. creora® eco-soft is an elastane, more commonly know as Spandex or Lycra with are 2 famous variations of this synthetic material. It is unavoidable to find synthetic material in body-con dresses or tight-fitting clothing. However, with only4% creora® eco-soft, SKI uses a lot less plastic than other products. Additionally, creora® eco-soft is a type of patented elastane that is designed to be process under lower temperature, which greatly reduces the carbon emissions and cost of energy during production. It is one the more environmentally friendly choices that we can go for.
Casual Outfit
Top: cropped spaghetti straps with cropped white collared shirt
Accessories: blue clutch, white sneakers
Date Night Outfit
Top: black V-neck silk and cotton top (personal recommendation: Laure cropped lace top from Cortana)
Accessories: heart-shaped earrings, Manolo Blahnik black high-heeled sandals
Workout Outfit
Top: sports bra
Accessories: white Nike AirMax
Norma Kamali Diana one-shoulder ruched stretch-jersey midi dress
Norma Kamali is one of those brands that always gets it right. It's been worn repeatedly by celebrities including Jennifer Lopez and Ashley Graham because of how their designs can perfectly show off your figure. The Diana off-shoulder midi dress was even seen being worn on set of And Just Like That by Sarah Jessica Parker. I guess it was no surprise that I picked this dress to wear to my cousin's wedding without having seen the leaked photos. I've always loved Carrie Bradshaw's wardrobe no matter what I thought about her taste in men.
Since the Diana dress is stretchy and hugs your every curve, it's no surprise that it is made from 100% synthetic material. However, the beautiful cut, expert stitching, and unique design mean that this is not a dress that you will replace anytime soon. Kate Middleton has worn the same dress three times and I am not having press running after me any time soon. Even if you no longer have use of this dress, the timeless design, it's multiple appearances in fashion magazines as well as on TV, and it's history of having dressed numerous celebrities would make this hot commodity on the second-handed market; ensuring that the dress can continue on and do it's part in sustainable fashion.
Is NET-A-PORTER Legit—Items I Love: Cosmetics
The Rouge à Lèvres lipstick collection is inspired by the glamour and beauty of old Hollywood, the timeless fashion that everyone is dazed with. The casing is a classic gold bullet that makes for a gorgeous display even when it's just sitting on your makeup counter. The formula is extremely pigmented and just one thin layer of lipstick left me with a nice matte finish. The light and creamy texture makes sure that my lips did not feel suffocated or dried out. It's also long-lasting and can withstand eating without leaving any cracking fine lines on my lips.
I particular love this shade, which is described as 'violet-plum'. I would describe it as a shade of nude pink that has a subtle purple hue that goes with every complexion. When my natural lips are more red, I am left with a strong and confident look. When my lips are more pale, it helps me look more energetic and put-together.
The color is not so saturated that it becomes tacky but is vibrant enough to look polished. I find that it is a versatile shade that can go with multiple looks, too. Wear it with a simple eyeliner and it makes you look professional and sophisticated. Wear it with smokey eyeshadow and a cat liner to look sexy. When paired with subtle pink eyeshadow it becomes soft and romantic.
My favorite part is that no lip-prepping is needed for this lipstick. There is no need to apply lip bam or primer, no lip liner is needed either. Just one simple swipe can pull my makeup together.
Online Shopping for Sustainable Fashion—Store Info
Website name: NET-A-PORTER
Website link: https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-tw/
Discount code: Enter FIRST10 at checkout to get 10% off your first order and get low prices never seen in designer stores!
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