Earth and Environment

Creating an Earthy Aesthetic - A Sensory Fashion Experience by Charlie Darwin

Creating an Earthy Aesthetic - A Sensory Fashion Experience Hi friends! Welcome to the vibrant and earthy underworld of Charlie Darwin...

Biodegradation: What's happening in the soil?

Let's talk about how matter can transform from one object into another! In a nutshell, biodegradation is a process where tiny organisms...

"Am I an Animal?" - Embracing the Human Animal in All of Us

First, let's get this out in the open... am I an animal? The short answer is... fortunately yes! Biologically, your genetics (aka your...

Hiking in Linen - Why I Seriously Love It

Wearing the TLK tank top and HARVESTER shorts by Charlie Darwin Why I'm off of dry-fit and I've switched to hiking in linen: Over the...

What is linen made from? A plant with a biodegrading superpower.

TLDR: Linen is made from the fibers of earth fairy goddesses called flax plants. Have you ever felt the softness and earthy beauty of...

Where to find sustainable fashion community

Since I started my sustainable fashion brand in 2020, I've learned about all sorts of places where people "meet" online to discuss slow...

Dyeing with Cutch: A Dusty Pink Linen I can't resist!

Every few months I experiment with new natural, plant-based dye colors for my handmade clothing business. Looking for a dye color that...

Fast Fashion's Environmental Impact // Environmental Activism and Art!

The Environmental Impact of Fast Fashion and Synthetic Fiber Clothing Did you know that microplastic fibers from polyester and nylon...

4 Reasons you'll love Charlie Darwin's signature linen fabric...

What makes CHARLIE DARWIN different? A million things! But have you noticed that almost ALL Charlie Darwin garments are made with the...

What it's REALLY like to do fashion photography outdoors & in the woods...

For the past year or so, the images for Charlie Darwin Textiles have been photographed outdoors in the natural daylight in our local...

Zero-waste fashion designer uses scraps for colorful patchwork flowy pants

I highly value resourcefulness in life-- to save time and money, and of course, to reduce the impact of consumerism on the environment!...

Non-traditional, elegant linen dress ideas for an eco-friendly wedding ceremony (or elopement!)

Planning a plant-based or environmentally sustainable wedding requires a balance of eco-friendly values and earthy aesthetics. Luckily,...