I love cotton. It's a natural fiber. It's soft. It breathes. I can wash and dry it. It gets softer with every wash and wear…I am worried about cotton. I worry because cotton prices have risen to a 140-year high and are rising still. I think I've taken my favorite fabric for granted!
Cotton is a seemingly innocuous fabric. It is my every-day, reliable, old standby. It has been readily available and reasonably priced. Although cotton is not usually thought of as a luxury fabric, I myself think of it as a luxury fabric. But I wouldn't tell my vendors or reps that. Then they could justify the rising prices…
Why are cotton prices rising? Some of the reasons, according to reports: weather-related production problems, rising costs, restrictions on exports from India, and rising worldwide demand for cotton. There are some options. We can hedge against rising prices -- at least for now -- by shopping the packed sale racks for replacements at Renee's! What to buy now? I would suggest jeans, dress shirts, socks and underwear, and organic cotton items.
If you want to future-proof your clothing budget, browse your wardrobe for pieces that are likely to need replacing in upcoming months. You might even stock up on a favorite piece. End of season sale prices are excellent, and the styles aren't going to change that much over the next year.
In the meantime, I will continue to offer you soft, comfortable cotton products. Photos of yesterday's arrivals are below: Basic Threads (all cotton, made in California) and Canadian FDJ Jeans. Come in to take a look.
Fondly,
Renee
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