• Log in
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram
  • Tumblr
  • YouTube
Cart
Mata Traders
  • New Arrivals
  • Shop
    • Dresses
      • Everyday
      • Organic Jersey
      • Plus Size
      • Maxi & Midi
      • Tunic & Shift
      • Fit & Flare
      • Motherhood-friendly
      • Wear to Work
      • Party
    • Home & Gift
    • Jewelry
      • Earrings
      • Necklaces
      • Bracelets
      • Rings
    • Clothing
      • Dresses
      • Jumpsuits
      • Tops
      • Bottoms & Skirts
    • Accessories
    • Featured
      • Masks
      • Plus Size Clothing
      • Linen Clothing
      • Organic Clothing
      • Sale
      • Gift Cards
  • Sale
    • Sale Dresses
    • Sale Separates
    • Sale Bracelets
    • Sale Earrings
    • Sale Necklaces
    • Sale Rings
  • Meet Mata
    • Who We Are
    • Who Makes Mata
    • How It's Made
    • Our Team
    • Store Locations
    • Contact Us
    • Blog
  • Log In
  • Create Account
  • Wholesale
x

Spend $150 to receive free standard U.S. shipping!

  • Log In
  • Create Account
  • Wholesale
  • New Arrivals
  • Shop
  • Sale
Mata Traders
0
  • Meet Mata
  • Dresses
    • Everyday
    • Organic Jersey
    • Plus Size
    • Maxi & Midi
    • Tunic & Shift
    • Fit & Flare
    • Motherhood-friendly
    • Wear to Work
    • Party
  • Home & Gift
  • Jewelry
    • Earrings
    • Necklaces
    • Bracelets
    • Rings
  • Clothing
    • Dresses
    • Jumpsuits
    • Tops
    • Bottoms & Skirts
  • Accessories
  • Featured
    • Masks
    • Plus Size Clothing
    • Linen Clothing
    • Organic Clothing
    • Sale
    • Gift Cards
  • Sale Dresses
  • Sale Separates
  • Sale Bracelets
  • Sale Earrings
  • Sale Necklaces
  • Sale Rings
  • Meet Mata
    • Who We Are
    • Who Makes Mata
    • How It's Made
  • Explore
    • Our Team
    • Store Locations
    • Contact Us
    • Blog

Ethical Fashion Blog

  • Fair Trade
  • Fashion
  • Lifestyle
  • Artisans
  • News/Events
From Paper to Print : Behind the Design of the Spring '17 Collection

From Paper to Print : Behind the Design of the Spring '17 Collection

  • Mata Traders
  • 17 May, 2017

Hello! I’m Katelyn, one of the textile designers here at Mata Traders. With our Spring/Summer ‘17 collection off to such a great start, I thought... Read More ››

FALL FASHION TO BEAT THE COLD IN STYLE

FALL FASHION TO BEAT THE COLD IN STYLE

  • Mata Traders
  • 16 Sep, 2016

Hi, I’m Elizabeth, a college student interning at Mata, and I’m here to share some styling tips for the fall season! Read More ››

A PEEK AT THE PROCESS: AJRAKH BLOCKPRINTING

A PEEK AT THE PROCESS: AJRAKH BLOCKPRINTING

  • Mata Traders
  • 13 Jul, 2016

Dating back many centuries, Ajrakh block-printing is a traditional Indian craft that uses vivid natural dyes and wooden blocks to print unique patterns on cotton fabric. ... Read More ››

BEHIND THE DESIGN: DIAMONDS

BEHIND THE DESIGN: DIAMONDS

  • Mata Traders
  • 18 Jun, 2015

No matter what season it is, geometric shapes, edges, and angles are always in style. I’m constantly flipping through books in the library on all things... Read More ››

BEHIND THE DESIGN: BERRIES GALORE!

BEHIND THE DESIGN: BERRIES GALORE!

  • Mata Traders
  • 15 Jun, 2015

Isn’t it hard to believe that we design these prints almost a year and a half before they hit the shelves? It’s especially difficult for... Read More ››

MARSALA + MATA

MARSALA + MATA

  • Mata Traders
  • 04 Jun, 2015

You might know it as a wine. But the color marsala, as full-bodied as its beverage counterpart, is receiving an honor it hasn’t before: it’s... Read More ››

WE’VE GOT SOME NEWS

WE’VE GOT SOME NEWS

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 29 Jan, 2015

It’s good news! It’s GREAT news, in fact. If you’ve worn our clothing, you know we work with 100% woven cotton. We keep it simple... Read More ››

BLOGGER STYLE: MONKEY BUSINESS

BLOGGER STYLE: MONKEY BUSINESS

  • Mata Traders
  • 25 Sep, 2014

Sometimes it’s alright to get up to a little monkey business, especially if it involves swinging from a tree in your favorite Mata dress. Meet... Read More ››

THE BUCK STOPS HERE!

THE BUCK STOPS HERE!

  • Laura Mobley
  • 14 Sep, 2014

Do you ever notice that what you wear can change your mood? Or even make your day? “The Near and Deer Top” and “Buck Stops... Read More ››

BEHIND THE DESIGN: HOUSES

BEHIND THE DESIGN: HOUSES

  • Mata Traders
  • 27 May, 2014

It’s crazy to think that in the fashion industry we have to design a collection a year in advance! One cold winter day in 2013,... Read More ››

BEHIND THE DESIGN: CHEERS TO COLLABORATION!

BEHIND THE DESIGN: CHEERS TO COLLABORATION!

  • Mata Traders
  • 18 May, 2014

If there were ever a true cocktail dress, this is it, it, and it!  The First Dance Dress, the Starling Pocket Dress, and ModCloth’s exclusive Toast to Coast dress. Read More ››

BEHIND THE DESIGN: BRAZILIAN FLORAL

BEHIND THE DESIGN: BRAZILIAN FLORAL

  • Mata Traders
  • 10 May, 2014

Florals are one of the most popular patterns on fabric. Walk into a clothing store and a floral print is guaranteed to cover a few... Read More ››

BEHIND THE DESIGN: LEAF PUZZLE

BEHIND THE DESIGN: LEAF PUZZLE

  • Mata Traders
  • 06 Mar, 2014

Hello! Shifra here, back to tell you more about our original prints from last spring’s collection (quickly, before we’ve moved on to this spring!). Read More ››

BEHIND THE DESIGN: TOOLS OF THE TRADE

BEHIND THE DESIGN: TOOLS OF THE TRADE

  • Mata Traders
  • 07 Jan, 2014

I have really enjoyed telling the stories and processes behind some of the prints in the Mata Traders Fall ’13 collection and decided I should go back and do... Read More ››

BLOGGER STYLE: SHADES OF MONET IN THE SAILOR MOON

BLOGGER STYLE: SHADES OF MONET IN THE SAILOR MOON

  • Mata Traders
  • 26 Dec, 2013

Hello again! Today’s blogger style post is brought to you by Marisa from Shades of Monet, who decided to take our Sailor Moon dress through sun, leaves, snow and... Read More ››

BLOGGER STYLE: OCTOBER IN THE GREY MEADOW

BLOGGER STYLE: OCTOBER IN THE GREY MEADOW

  • Mata Traders
  • 15 Dec, 2013

We know, we know. Lotttts of October Rebel this season. But we can’t get enough of her, can you? Today she incorporates elements of nature and some holiday... Read More ››

BLOGGER STYLE: OCTOBER REBEL

BLOGGER STYLE: OCTOBER REBEL

  • Mata Traders
  • 13 Dec, 2013

October Rebel is back, working her magic on the Sylvia blouse from our fall collection. To her the blouse says, “I’m little fairy tale, I’m a touch Little House on... Read More ››

BEHIND THE DESIGN: CATSTOOTH PRINT

BEHIND THE DESIGN: CATSTOOTH PRINT

  • Mata Traders
  • 22 Nov, 2013

Back in summer ’12, while the design team at Mata Traders was looking over the trend forecast, one of the interns had her heart set on... Read More ››

GET THE LOOK FOR LESS (GUILT) II

GET THE LOOK FOR LESS (GUILT) II

  • Laura Mobley
  • 07 Oct, 2013

Welcome to the 2nd ‘Get The Look For Less (Guilt)’!  In today’s post we are looking at the beloved trend of black & white stripes. Read More ››

BEHIND THE DESIGN: ROOSTERS

BEHIND THE DESIGN: ROOSTERS

  • Mata Traders
  • 02 Oct, 2013

Hi there! I am Mata Traders’ textile designer, Shifra (Check out my site!). I will be sharing a little bit of the background, processes, and fun... Read More ››

FALL 2013 TRENDS

FALL 2013 TRENDS

  • Laura Mobley
  • 19 Sep, 2013

The weather has finally snapped and it’s time to think Fall!   I try to love each of the four seasons equally, but Fall always seems... Read More ››

1 2 Next »

MATA TRADERS

  • Who We Are
  • Who Makes Mata
  • How It's Made
  • Our Team

EXPLORE

  • Careers
  • Events
  • Store Locations
  • Care Instructions

A LITTLE HELP

  • Contact Us
  • Wholesale
  • Shipping
  • Returns
  • Terms of Service

Connect with us

Get special offers, sneak peeks, artisan updates & more!

  • Blog
Asset 2

FAIR TRADE CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES © MATATRADERS | PRIVACY POLICY

FASHION A BETTER WORLD | SUPPORT@MATATRADERS.COM

Want 10% off?

We'll send you a code to save on your next order when you sign up for some inbox love from us!