Niharika Elety

Postcards from Belem, Brazil with the most gorgeous sunset 🌊 Moments on the water wearing my 100 times worn vintage scarf and @tegacollective trousers 🌼

sustainable fashion 🤝 new york summer🌷 🍉 all summer and beyond Keffiyeh by @saramusa Sevilla polo by @carlotacahis Linen trousers by @selvanegra_ Vintage peekaboo watch @thekismetreserve #stylingscarves #sustainablefashion #silkscarf#outfitinspo #tennisfashion #whitepolo #summerstyle #newyork #newyorksummer #keffiyeh

summer ☀️ solstice party Celebrating the Summer Solstice, a time of abundance, growth, and deep connection with nature. This special day marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year, a tradition honored for centuries. It has been celebrated for centuries by various cultures as a time of abundance, growth, and connection with nature. As we soak in the sun’s warmth, let’s also take a moment to reflect on the urgent need to address climate change. Longer and more intense heat waves, altered growing seasons, and ecological imbalances disrupt the harmony that the Summer Solstice represents. This day reminds us of the interconnectedness of all living beings and our responsibility to protect our planet🌞🌍 #SummerSolstice #summer #nycsummer #slipdress #sustainablefashion #summerdress #heatwave #soltice #sun #ClimateAction #Sustainability #protectourplanet

🎞️ Outtakes in linen wearing @reda_paula Did you know that linen textiles are made from woven flax fibers and are oldest in the world dating back 36,000 years in (present-day Georgia). Linen pieces can be compared to old leather shoes or old mechanical watches - getting better with age. All of these things are not new or perfect but are definitely more valuable than any new and were even traded as currency in ancient times. The simplicity and imperfect of linen is are key concepts we must embrace for a sustainable future 🌱 #linen #sustainablefabrics#ecofriendlyfabrics #sustainablefashion #sustainability #thrifted #thriftedfashion #linendress #summerdress #newyorksummer

24 hours to go!!! New York State legislative session ends this Friday and we’re calling on @cheastie, @andreastewartcousins, and @govkathyhochul to pass the Fashion Act (A4333 /S4746) now. A coalition of supporters rallied the day after the Met Gala on our capitol steps to showcase a different side of the fashion industry, some not so fun facts below: -turbo fast fashion brands SHEIN & Temu are introducing up to 9,000 new styles EVERYDAY. This is impacting the mental health of the youth, using NY taxpayers dollars for upkeep in sanitary & waste infrastructure from clothing waste -clothing waste is second to food waste in New York and the fastest growing waste category in the country— if you’re in nyc, you know we already have a waste crisis where there’s not enough landfills to keep up with this influx -independent and smaller NY fashion companies cannot compete as fast fashion eats up a bigger market share, making it harder for any fashion brand to grow (you know this is already happening when you see your fav sustainable brands shutting down business 😔) -SHEIN does not sell in China!!! Their HQ is based in Singapore and they are specifically targeting the global north and our overconsumption behavior patterns… policy is the only way to equalize the fashion industry’s playing field. This policy is the bare minimum!! If brands do not meet these bare minimum requirements of proper chemical use treatment and carbon emissions that exist within planetary boundaries then they should not be in business in the first place! Share far and wide, let’s do this 🚀🚀 #actonfashion #fashionact

It has been 8 long months of horror and genocide in Palestine, we don’t just want your eyes on Rafah we want action. 🍉 As Rafah, the last safe zone in Gaza is getting destroyed we have plethora of images, videos, articles and resources but it is an AI generated palatable image that sweeps the world to act in solidarity 🕊️ We can see how the role of visual storytelling gets people to join the fight. Whether you choose to show your solidarity through an AI generated image or real life evidence of the atrocities occurring, don’t let your actions be an act.#AllEyesOnRafah PLEASE go beyond posting and take these action items by @bdsnationalcommittee Slide 1: painting by me, scarf by sustainable Palestinian brand @sarahmusa Slide 4: @blackliturgies Slides 5&9: @baladbox Slide 6: @humantiproject Slides 7&8: @bdsnationalcommittee #aapi #aapiheritagemonth #rafah #ClimateJustice #PalestinianLiberation #GlobalSolidarity #ceasefirenow

I often get asked what I’m wearing and it’s always so exciting to share my finds from sustainable brands or how I upcycled something to give it a refresh 🪡 wearing @reda_paula Ever since I fell into the world of sustainable fashion my relationship with clothing completely changed. I now prefer higher quality, clothing that is made with artistry and will last in my closet for years to come. The craftsmanship and quality of vintage or sustainable brands is unmatched to any luxury or fast fashion brand out there. It’s difficult hearing that sustainable fashion brands like Mara Hoffman and Sylven New York are closing down as many intentional businesses have this year. How do we fight systems when it feels like fast fashion is still in the lead?

Water is healing 🌊 especially when it’s volcanic 🏞️Postcards from Azores, Portugal