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How to Thrift Like a Stylist
Celebrity stylist and sustainability consultant Sarah Jay shares her tips and tricks for making the most out of a trip to Value Village. Images shot on location at Arcadia Earth. Outfits are head-to-toe thrift.
How the Shein influencer trip marked a turning point in the brand-sponsored vacation trend
The CBC asks Sarah Jay for her thoughts on Shein’s influencer trip which she views as a deliberate attempt to mislead consumers, spreading mis and disinformation through nonexperts in sustainability.
Why the Shein Influencer Trip Controversy Matters
What experts are calling a classic case of greenwashing can actually double as a lesson in public awareness and how influencers are used by brands to spread disinformation. Sarah Jay speaks up about Shein’s recent influencer trip and how Shein continues to manipulate our understanding of their social and environmental impacts.
All in a Weekend with Sonali Karnick - April 2, 2023: Sarah Jay: Fashion Revolution's "Student Upcycling Challenge"
We speak with stylist and fashion industry professional Sarah Jay about the latest challenge from Fashion Revolution, where students are tasked with using second-hand materials to create something new. She explains the origin and mission of Fashion Revolution as well as her own upcycled creation.
These Montrealers are fighting fast fashion with a new upcycling challenge
Sarah Jay speaks to the CBC about Fashion Revolution Canada’s Student Upcycling Challenge, Fash Rev’s roots in the Rana Plaza Collapse, and about her iconic upcycled duvet dress.
Toronto Metropolitan University upcycles old Ryerson and Rams-branded materials
In the spring of 2022, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) finally received its new name. So what happened to all of the old merch and memorabilia? It was upcycled by designer alumni as part of the Branded Materials Transition Project.
What Will Our Lives Look Like in 2050?
Sarah Jay shares her insights alongside other industry experts as to the future of fashion in 2050. Click through the gallery to read their predictions which underscore the urgent need for climate action.
Sarah Jay, documentarian and expert in clean beauty, talks about the impacts of the beauty industry on the oceans.
Read ELLE Brazil’s exclusive interview with Sarah Jay in Portuguese where she discusses the beauty industry’s plastic problem, marine-derived ingredients, the toxicity of conventional sunscreen, and the importance of a holistic approach to sustainability facilitated by governments and cosmetic brands.
Mike Dean drops eco-friendly merch with This Is Your Brain On Plants
With the long-awaited release of Kanye West’s Donda out of the way, Mike Dean has turned his attention to his own work. Dean, an esteemed mixer and producer for industry heavy hitters like West, Travis Scott, Nas, and many more, recently sold out two shows at Los Angeles’s Echoplex, revealing a sustainable merchandise drop in the process. Fashion direction and sustainability consulting by Sarah Jay.
Mike Dean Links With This Is Your Brain on Plants for Sustainable Merch Collab
Prolific producer and revered multi-instrumentalist Mike Dean launches his sustainable merch collection in collaboration with This is Your Brain on Plants. Creative direction by Louise Donegan and fashion direction/sustainability consulting by Sarah Jay.
Resale Is the Future of Fashion
Sarah Jay shares her thoughts on the launch of H&M’s new resale initiative - proof that second-hand shopping is changing the retail landscape.
Biotechnology: is this the REAL future of sustainable beauty?
Sarah Jay talks transparency and traceability in the cosmetic industry, and the solutions offered by biotech.
Rise of the Naturalista
Saving the planet has never looked so good. Meet the new wave of natural products taking on the world of high-tech beauty, including Sarah Jay’s thoughts on the connection between personal care and ocean health.
Stars and Designers Showcase Their Best Style For the 2021 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards Red Carpet
The 2021 Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards take place the evening of May 19 through a virtual ceremony broadcast live from Toronto that aims to honour the country's best in style and beauty.
Best Dressed At The Canadian Arts And Fashion Awards
The 7th annual Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards have come and gone, but all of these amazing fashions have us in awe. Take a look at some of the best-dressed stars attending Wednesday night’s virtual and socially distanced CAFAs, including Fashion Impact Award nominee, Sarah Jay in Dorian Who.
The 2021 CAFA Awards Virtual Red Carpet Is a Canadian Fashion Dream
The CAFA Awards look a little different this year, but there's no shortage of boundary-breaking creativity on the virtual red carpet.
Upcycling Your Beauty Regime
Byproduct beauty is a smart way to repurpose waste. Sarah Jay speaks about the ups and downs of upcycling in the context of the beauty industry.
The future of beauty is in how it's packaged.
While innovation in the beauty world often focuses on defying age or bringing out that elusive inner glow, the industry's ugliest issue to tackle in 2021 is actually the amount of waste it generates. Sarah Jay shares insights as to where the responsibility lies.
The future of green beauty is here - and the source might surprise you.
The definition of what “natural” means is changing, fast. In this piece, Sarah Jay discusses the potential benefits of biosynthetically-grown cosmetic ingredients. As her work at All Earthlings centres around the beauty industry’s persistent and covert use of shark squalene, biosynthetically grown squalene, made from fermented sugarcane, is safe and sustainable alternative that keeps sharks in the oceans.
Natural Harmony
Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto is featured in the November issue of Harper’s Bazaar, and showcases the work of Akwesasne Mohawk jeweller and sculptor, Margaret Jacobs. IFWTO is a fashion, craft & textiles festival presenting the most distinct and progressive Indigenous-made works, celebrating global Indigenous expression in fashion and the arts, and grounding in Indigenous knowledge, ways of life and storytelling. IFWTO 2020 runs November 26-29 and consists of virtual runway presentations, an online marketplace, and panel discussions.
We need to stop disposable face masks becoming our next ecological disaster
Face masks are now a crucial part of our daily lives, but their irresponsible use and disposal are contributing to plastic pollution. Here, Sarah Jay discusses how you can do your bit to curb the damage they cause. “We must invest in circular design solutions and make use of regenerative alternatives to plastic beginning with essential products like PPE. Until then we’ll be mitigating one crisis while exacerbating another.”
Waterless Beauty Can Help Save The Planet, And Your Skin
Thanks to the rise of clean beauty, people are looking for healthier, more sustainable alternatives. Here, All Earthlings’ founder, Sarah Jay, offers a holistic perspective on water usage throughout the cosmetic lifecycle, asserting that there truly is no such thing as a ‘waterless’ beauty product.
Inside a Sustainable Fashion Collector’s Closet
An early environmental awakening led to stylist and activist Sarah Jay’s sustainable wardrobe, and a meaningful career nurturing a more sustainable fashion industry. Loving fashion and making a commitment to reducing its harmful impacts are not mutually exclusive.
Everything you need to know about ‘blue beauty’ (and how it can protect our oceans)
The beauty industry has a plastic problem, and product formulas can cause great harm to marine ecosystems. #AllEarthlings founder, Sarah Jay, talks to VOGUE about the future of beauty which prioritizes both human and environmental health.
The Hidden Complications Of ‘Cruelty-Free’ Beauty
Thanks to increased demands for brand transparency and innovations in non-animal testing, cruelty-free beauty is becoming the norm. #AllEarthlings founder, Sarah Jay, explains how misleading the term ‘cruelty-free’ truly is, sharing key findings from AE’s #SHARKLESS Study.
Cruelty-free beauty is more complicated than you think—here’s why
#AllEarthlings founder, Sarah Jay, speaks about the inadequacies of 'cruelty-free’ and AE’s research which confirms the presence of animal-derived ingredients in products labelled cruelty-free and vegan.
This Capsule Collection Is A Celebration of Indigenous Fashion
Among the sweeping cancellations and postponements due to COVID-19 was IFWTO (Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto), a multi-platform festival celebrating Indigenous craft, textiles and fashion set to take place at the Harbourfront Centre this month. For now, the event is on hold, but one aspect of the showcase is going ahead as planned: a special fashion collection produced by Quebec-based department chain Simons in collaboration with Indigenous fashion creators.
Simons to Launch New Collection Showcasing Indigenous Design Talent
Highlighting the work of eight Indigenous designers from across Canada, Simons will launch a capsule collection on June 1 in collaboration with Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto (IFWTO); it boasts bold patterns, complex beadwork and intricate embroidery that all speak to the unique traditional backgrounds of the creatives involved.
Canadian Retailer Simons Unveils Indigenous Design Platform
Canada’s Indigenous designers are getting a shot at mainstream exposure thanks to a collaboration between Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto and luxury department store Simons.
8 Looks to Inspire Your Next Thrifting Haul
As a result of the increasingly digital world that we live in, where so much of what we see and experience blurs into one same-samey picture, we as humans are exploring new ways to bring a sense of individuality back into our lives. As a result, thrifting (once only referred to in Macklemore lyrics) has emerged victorious. And with good reason. You can find some incredible sustainably-sourced pieces that won’t harm your wallet, or the environment. Think of it as a creative and cost-effective way to define your own personal style.
All The Highlights From Our #FASHIONforAll Relaunch Party Last Night
Last night, an eclectic mix of the city’s most stylish came together at the Design Exchange on Bay Street to fête the relaunch of FASHION Canada as an all-inclusive brand aimed at all sizes, ages, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. Notable guests included Ladyfag, Skin, Vivek Shraya, Christina Schmidt, the Beckermans, Yasmin Warsame, Traci Melchor, The Rebel Mamas, Dorian Rahimzadeh, Suzanne Boyd, Mei Pang and Jacques Claude Esader.
All The Looks You Need to See From Our #FASHIONforall Party
The hottest ticket in town last night was to FASHION’s #FASHIONforall relaunch party at Toronto’s Design Exchange. A raging dance floor, chic ambience and inclusive new vision brought together the city’s most stylish for an unforgettable evening. And just as we’d hoped, the crowd brought its sartorial A-game to the night showcasing a range of individual style.
Green galas: The effort to make luxe fundraisers more sustainable
Having co-chaired two major fundraisers in Toronto in the last year – the Canadian Opera Company’s Operanation and the Design Exchange’s DXI – I’ve seen firsthand how these events come together.
Why I’m Talking About my Abortion
Three Toronto women on shame, stigma and why access to abortion matters.
FYI, Your Fave Face Cream Might Contain Sharks
Squalene oil is lauded for its anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. The OG ingredient is derived from shark livers, though many companies say they’ve switched to plant-based options. But have they really?
This Red Carpet Outfit Was Made from a Bedspread at Value Village
Fashion activist Sarah Jay discusses the makings of her CAFA dress, clothing as an investment and her definition of luxury.
The Best Ways to Shop Sustainably This Season
It's easy to weave eco-minded values into your look. Here's how to build a more conscious wardrobe this season.
Inside the Launch of Our Sustainability Issue at the Lieutenant Governor’s Suite
Celebrating the launch of our special susitnability issue, with words from the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, EIC, Noreen Flanagan, and guest editor, Sarah Jay.
What is the Future of Canadian Fashion?
Our candid round table with eight boundary-pushing industry leaders.
HER CAREER: SARAH JAY
Over the course of her career, Sarah Jay has been a stylist, environmentalist, producer, fashion director at the Green Living Show and Fashion Takes Action, and an advocate for sustainable fashion. Today, she is working on several projects, including Project 1127 and Environmental Defence’s Just Beautiful Campaign. We spoke to Sarah Jay about her typical schedule, what inspired her to enter the fashion world, and the importance of better working conditions for garment workers.
Lablatalk @ Sarah Jay
Sarah Jay discusses her careers commitment to cleaning up the fashion and beauty industries.
They Are Wearing - Copenhagen Street Style
Street style on site at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit.
ELLE's Eco A-Z: An Alphabet Of Easy Ways To Be Better To The Planet
In ELLE’s Eco A-Z, “S” is for Sarah Jay! Scroll through the eco alphabet to learn about energy-saving taxis, sustainable fashion labels, and how even the simplest and easiest lifestyle changes can actually make a huge difference for the future of the planet.