I was raised to be thrifty. My family and I were always looking for “a good deal,” so we often shopped sales and clearance racks.
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Ethical Fashion Blog
Our Production team is responsible for ensuring ALL Mata fashions are produced consistently, finished properly, and delivered on time.
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The Mata wish lists keep on coming – this time from our Design team! Kristin and Justine spend their days perfecting new prints and designing fresh jewelry styles, and are all about creativity.
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They’re always on the phone and on the road, chatting with retailers worldwide and selling at trade shows and fest...
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Mata team wish lists will be posted on the blog for the next few weeks, and we have tons of ethical products we ju...
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‘Tis the season for peppermint mochas, stockings, and…holiday wish lists! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing...
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We have a debate around here at Mata: fall – the beginning of our favorite season, or the end of it? We are of two...
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Country Estate dress here + Knit Flounce dress here
Do you ever have one of those mornings when you crawl out o...
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There's no better time than Fair Trade Month to celebrate all the good that comes from a fair partnership between producers and consumers. Throughout October, Mata is inviting fair trade fans and enterprises to share an image on Instagram of what fair trade looks like for them, with this hashtag: #whatfairtradelookslike.
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Mata Traders officially began in 2007, although I started wandering the globe many years before that, buying exotic things and selling them in the U.S. at flea markets and home parties.
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Fall is the perfect time to get back to the books, whether you’re headed to class or not. Grab one of our recommended reads, your ethical backpack and a notebook and hit up a cozy spot to give your mind some me-time.
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The morning sun streaks across a bustling street in Mumbai.
Shakuntula has walked this path many times. After her husband’s death nearly two decades ago, she was in critical need of a steady job to support their young daughter. She came to the cooperative at the suggestion of a friend, 19 years ago.
Fall is fast approaching, but don’t fret! That means the season of pumpkin spiced lattes and cute winter booties is...
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Weddings can take a lot of energy to plan, so it’s a huge relief that somebody else handles the bridal shower. When my mom and aunt brought up mine, one of my first thoughts was, “What am I going to wear?”
Today is International Women’s Day, a day to acknowledge the perseverance and determination of women everywhere. What better way to celebrate than by supporting your local and nationwide women-owned businesses (luckily, Chicago is FULL of them)! We compiled a list of just some of the hundreds of thousands of women-owned businesses nationwide, so you know your money is going to a fellow female. Happy shopping/eating/spending!