Devin's Dapper Stitching

    There are many fitness trackers to choose from out there. I've been a loyal and outspoken advocate for Garmin as a great fitness tracker for years now. I've had three different watches from them so far, the  Vivosmart HR, Vivoactive HR, and currently have the Forerunner 945. Every new watch I've gotten has blown me away with an advancement of technology, accuracy, and durability.       I originally opted for a Garmin watch instead of a Fitbit because at the time (2016) most activity trackers weren't waterproof (except for swimming specific ones), and only rated for splash resistance like rain and sweat, but couldn't be used in water. I surf on occasion and the fact Garmin had a water rating of 5 ATM which was enough for swimming and the pressures that come with getting crushed by the occasional wave.      I was originally interested in this brand because they had a well known reputation for quality devices that were built for a ...

       Illustration: Qianhui Yu for Bloomberg Businessweek     Today I'm writing about clothing sustainability and circular fashion efforts that have flopped with big clothing brands. This is a topic that is important to me as a tailor. I am careful in selecting the fabrics and thread that I use, I strive for biodegradable materials (like wool and cotton) and ones with ethical practices. High quality fabric is also important because I like to make garments that are long lasting so I can wear them for as long as possible. Wool is a great fabric for this endeavor because it's naturally odor resistant and can be worn longer before washing is needed.     Circular fashion is a concept of reselling used garments so they stay out of the landfill and reduce the demand for new garments. You might of heard of the commonly cited statistic that a garment is only worn seven times on average before being discarded. If you search " how often is a garment worn be...