Tyler Chanel

Sustainable Fashion & Thrifting Expert

Tyler Chanel is a sustainable fashion expert based in Las Vegas, Nevada. With over 13 years of experience, Tyler is a former fast fashion model who now creates content around thrifting, sustainability, and living an intentional lifestyle. She shares educational tips and conversations that encourage more conscious, ethical shopping on her blog, tylerchanel.com, and social media to over 25k followers. She also writes about approachable strategies, easy swaps, and eco-friendly products, and has built an ethical brand directory for reference. Tyler has worked with a variety of conscious brands, including Fair Trade USA, Savers Thrift Store, and Ethique.

Education

BS, Psychology, University of Nevada - Las Vegas

Professional Achievements

Featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Allure Magazine, and Business Insider
Appeared on BBC News, NPR, and The Tamron Hall Show, and is an alumna of the Pinterest Inclusion Fund’s Sustainability Cohort

Favorite Piece of Advice

When thrifting or shopping sustainably, focus on long-lasting, quality pieces. Items you will love for years...maybe even decades.

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Forum Comments (1)

Do fashion weeks drive real sustainable change?

I think it is really cool when designers use Copenhagen Fashion Week or New York Fashion Week as a way to showcase sustainable fashion, which some of them are doing, with either recycled pieces or deadstock fabrics. And I think that is what will fuel change in this industry because people look to fashion weeks for inspiration and ideas of what they’re supposed to wear. And if you see these designers who are creating pieces that are mindful and sustainable and eco-friendly, I think the consumer will then say, "Oh, I can incorporate this into my life too, and I can buy pieces that are recycled or secondhand."

I also think that fashion week is the main stage for fashion, and a lot of people's introduction to the different technologies of fashion. And in those fashion weeks, new technologies are often revealed, so I think it is really a great platform to promote sustainability.

Co-authored Articles (8)

How to Sanitize & Clean Thrifted Shoes

Make your secondhand shoes germ and odor free with these simple tips If you've discovered your perfect pair of shoes at a thrift store or rummage sale, they may need a little bit of TLC before you can wear them. Secondha...

Why Is Everything So Cheap on AliExpress? Plus, How to Avoid Scams

A comprehensive look at AliExpress’s prices & products Alongside other Chinese retailers like Shein and Temu, AliExpress has become popular international destination for cheap goods. In fact, their items are so cheap t...

How to

Spot High Quality Clothing

Shopping for clothes can often be an overwhelming experience. While there are many options to pick from, many clothes are of relatively low quality. Fortunately, though, there are several ways you can better spot high qu...

How to Stop Using Amazon & Make More Ethical Purchases

Plus, Amazon's negative impact & why your spending choices matter Amazon is convenient, cheap, and fast, and it seems to have just about everything, all on one website—but it’s also one of the most unethical and most...

115+ of the Most Popular Brands to Resell Online

Make a profit selling name-brand items on eBay and PoshmarkIn the days of online shopping, reselling branded items from thrift stores on sites like eBay can be a great way to earn a little extra cash. Whether you’re ju...

Is Poshmark Legit? Your Questions Answered

Your guide to having a positive shopping experience on PoshmarkPoshmark is a popular online marketplace for buying and selling clothes, beauty products, and home decor. But is there any risk to using this platform, and i...

What Are the Goodwill Bins?

Everything you need to know about how Goodwill outlet stores work Goodwill Outlet stores, lovingly nicknamed “the Bins,” are the thrifting big leagues. They’re the last-stop shop for items that didn’t sell at the...

How to

Sell Shoes to a Consignment Shop

Whether you have too many shoes, want to barter for a better pair, or recycle the previous season's style, consignment shops let you turn your footwear into cash. In this guide, you will learn how to strategize your appr...