The more I thought about this, the more I realized – even fast fashion consumers can create a sustainable (not ethical, but sustainable and long-lasting) closet if they chose personal comfort.
4 brands that create and produce high quality pieces made in Ukraine, with fairly affordable price tags and durability you can’t deny: Jul, Balcony, The Lace and Udler.
A staple piece of my uncompromisingly comfortable wardrobe of today is – T-shirts. Minimal? Classic? Edgy? You can find one for each vibe or all 3 in one.
3 Instagram posts in 1 day!? There’s a short list of occasions that can make me break a social media detox these days – Vyshyvanka day on May 15th is one of the few.
This was an investment of my work, my time, my research – end result is an accessory I’ve been wearing for a decade.
I’m on the “I repeat my looks” side – the contrary isn’t just unsustainable, but wildly expensive, impractical and void of a personal style.
This whole outfit is fast fashion, yet I haven’t contributed to a single unethical company thanks to my favorite theme on this blog: thrifting. Learn how you can build a stylish, sustainable wardrobe by embracing the art of thrifting and making ethical fashion choices.
Sunrise at the Duomo di Milano in JJSQUEE – a Ukrainian fashion brand, creating unique pieces from upcycled materials + my thoughts on embracing Ukrainian fashion brands in 2023.
Vibrant streets of Milan, rich culture and exquisite fashion, a stunning Army Utility Jumpsuit by MOOS STUDIO exclusively made in their atelier + top tips on budgeting for sustainable fashion through saving, thrifting, borrowing, and embracing upcycling and repairing.
Short but epic, this trip to Brazil packed crazy, interesting, unique, and impactful memories. Instead of writing essays as per usual, I want to try a new easy-to-read travel recap format of an interview I will be conducting myself with myself.
Everlane – not at all shocking – is who this oversized blue dress-shirt is by. Udler backpack + of course, my patriotic Ukrainian sneakers by The Coat + complete lack of jewelry complete the look.
The swimsuit in this shoot is by Overthesea – same brand I just highlighted for an Ethical Brand Alert. The hat is by a Ukrainian designer Ruslan Baginskiy – a world renowned artist and couture genius when it comes to headwear.
Having a carefree vacation style gave me an idea for this post – how to style your swimsuit to quickly and seamlessly transition from hotel room to beach time to lunch time. Plus, with all the items you already own.
Paris, France: all about comfort, swapping shoes, ethical gray area, international brands… All about our Parisian adventures here.
Paris, France: comfortable traveling, not falling into the Instagram trap and finding personal style… All about our Parisian adventures here.
Paris, France: my favorite Ukrainian brand, a versatile dress, timeless pieces and designer bags… All about our Parisian adventures here.
Paris, France: wearing an incredible midi pastel dress by a sustainable cashmere brand Naadam. More about the brand and my Parisian adventures here.
Paris, France: wearing a gorgeous midi dress by Ayani, photographed in collaboration with VEPSI. More about the brands & my Parisian adventures here.
Sumy, Ukraine: exploring my hometown in a fully thrifted designer outfit. More about how I thrift luxury labels and my Ukrainian adventures here.
Kyiv, Ukraine: my thoughts on greenwashing and fast vs. slow fashion, while exploring Kyiv. More about my Ukrainian adventures here.
I approach this blog as a diary – taking you on my honest sustainable fashion & lifestyle journey, with sustainability aspects I slowly adopt, struggle with and feel passionate about. I’m building INNABOSE.COM to be an informative, visual & creative resource inspiring even the smallest changes in the world.
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I’m also a Ukrainian New Yorker – having strong pride and patriotism for both: my homeland 
and my current home 
. For years, I’ve been on a side mission to capture my stunning NYC and elevate the depth and beauty of my Ukrainian culture, fashion and language (some of my posts are in Ukrainian!)
February 24, 2022 – my digital space shifted to include information about russia’s war on Ukraine, the devastation and destruction my home country is dealing with and the bravery, strength and inspiring spirit they are facing it with. A large portion of my posts today highlight Ukrainian brands, fashion, culture & the strong, incredible Ukrainians making gorgeous clothes you can buy & support local businesses, economy & people fighting for freedom every day. We are also a community who donates to Ukrainian organizations found in any of my recent posts!
#standwithukraine
Inna Bose
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