Instead of Rent: August, 2011

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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With Benefits: Summer Sunglasses

With Benefits is a series featuring for-benefit companies — for-profit models that inherently benefit social causes — written by Janette Crawford, founder of the consistently excellent ethical fashion daily Fashion Loves People.


One out of five people in the world can’t see clearly – that’s 1.3 billion people living without proper vision. Earlier this month, you most likely heard about TOMS revealing its next one-for-one product, sunglasses. Inspired by this announcement, I decided to round-up my four favorite brands offering sight to people in need, in exchange for slick new shades.

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Instead of Rent: March, 2011

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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Instead of Rent: September, 2010

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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With Benefits: Warby Parker

With Benefits is a series featuring for-benefit companies — for-profit models that inherently benefit social causes — written by Janette Crawford, founder of the consistently excellent ethical fashion daily Fashion Loves People.


It’s no wonder Warby Parker has garnered so much attention since its launch last February — the brand sells stylish, prescription eyeglasses for only $95 a pop.

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