Michelle Loke

I’ll admit it: I’ve always had a thing for denim. There’s just something about slipping into that perfect pair of jeans — you know the one — that makes you feel like you’ve got your life together. But a recent scroll down a very denim-heavy rabbit hole (thanks, Sydney Sweeney 👀) made me stop and ask: what actually goes into making our jeans? In this post, I take you behind the seams of the denim world — from how jeans are made, to what makes them sustainable, and 10 fashion-forward brands doing it right. Whether you're a slow fashion convert or just want your next pair to be a little kinder to the planet, I’ve got you. Because being a climate baddie isn’t about being perfect. It’s about making better choices, one pair of cute, conscious jeans at a time.

When the UN’s highest court ruled in July 2025 that nations can be held legally accountable for their greenhouse gas emissions, I knew my August reading list had to be about climate justice. This month, I’m diving into five books - a mix of non-fiction, essays, cultural critique, and even humour - that I’ll be reading (and recommending you read) to understand the ethics, history, and human stories behind this moment.