the unwash: trending
We’ve been thinking about hosting our first event for a while but were meticulous about who we would collaborate with and how we wanted to bring our community together. If we were going to start bringing our readership together IRL, we wanted to do it in a meaningful way that would cultivate connection and inspire action toward conservation in our daily lives. Our platform focuses on small changes that lead to a big impact, when you’re new to getting involved in sustainability it can be a bit daunting. We wanted our event to embody all that The Unwash is and be a space for people at every stage of their environmental journey.
Our first event brought small business owners, content creators, and people with our shared passion for the environment together for a night of inspired conversation, new friendships, and products from our favorite brands. Business owners of Black Girl Playground, Open Profile, and Isla Luna Studios were all in attendance as eco-conscious living and investment in meaningful connections are all shared ethos among us all. We created a tailored menu for the evening, custom conversation cards to spark conscious conversation, and a detailed tablescape that embodied an end-of-summer theme. Collaborating with a women-owned business and having so many female founders at the event created a moment of gratitude for the way women are at the forefront of the environmental movement. Conversation was flowing, new friendships were made, and the party didn’t want to end.
“Such a special, intimate event.” – Kayle Schlesner, Isla Luna Studios Co-Founder
Sourcing and highlighting the best sustainable brands on the market is what we do so of course our event had to bring these products to everyone that attended. We partnered with twelve of our most beloved brands to make the ultimate gift bag. Every brand that came together for this event is proudly featured on The Unwash and are products that we can’t get enough of. Ghia kicked off the evening with their non-alcoholic aperitif that was a fan favorite of our guests. All of the table linens were provided by Atelier Saucier which set the ultimate sustainable scene for our event. All of our attendees went home with products from Corpus, Saie Beauty, Everist, Lesse, Biom, Ries, Dieux, Cheekbone Beauty, Outside, and Halfdays. Having some of our favorite brands come together for our community to give them a try or get a new batch of an already holy grail product created a completely immersive experience in the world of The Unwash.
Community is a big part of sustainability and every brand we feature is working to ensure a positive impact on the environment around them. Bringing together our readership in a mindful way is essential to our ethos and getting to do so thoughtfully resulting in a beautiful evening is all inspiring. We’re so glad we got to put this on with a like-minded business and bring all of our favorite brands together for everyone to go home with.
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Lesse
To Lesse, the brand is more of a ritual than a collection of skincare products. The founder of Lesse, Neada Deters set out to create a brand that had minimal environmental impact but offered maximum results for common skin concerns. For many, skincare is a routine necessity where more is considered better, the more products the better the result is narratives brands are selling.
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Atelier Saucier
Los Angeles-based tablescape design house is going against the grain by making sustainable entertaining and dining more accessible. Their vast product selection includes napkins, tablecloths, table runners, and more, all made from surplus, reused, or recycled materials. Whether you’re looking for pieces for everyday use or a custom bespoke project, Atelier Saucier brings people together through the art of gathering.
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Halfdays
When it comes to outerwear there isn’t much variation as function is the top priority. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains, the Colorado-based outerwear brand came on the scene putting form at the forefront while keeping the functional integrity needed for outdoor activities. The brand offers chic, multiuse apparel that was missing from the male-dominated industry.
