You’re real. We’re real. Ok, everyone’s real.
But our point is – everybody can wear Mata! People you walk by on the sidewalk, people with babies or dogs or purses or carrying groceries. People that like to get dressed up and people that are more comfortable in casual clothes. Singers, runners, relaxers, go-getters –really, anyone.
Hi Guys! I’m Hyunmin, a Mata Traders intern from Korea, and I’m back on the blog to celebrate World Fair Trade Day. Yay!
A few weeks ago, we discovered a campaign created by the Canadian Fair Trade Network. It highlights the point that a garment’s tag really doesn’t tell you much. Made in India, huh?
Give a gift that gives back. This year we asked our very own employees to make a Christmas list filled with gifts from companies with heart.
Give a gift that gives back. This year we’ve asked our very own employees to make a Christmas list filled with gifts from companies that love to give back. Stay tuned for many more good-for-the-world wish lists!
For your mom? A yummy scented candle from Bright Endeavors. For your dad? A bottle of delicious olive oil from Canaan Fair Trade. For your sister? The coolest earrings from Sandpiper Imports. For your brother? Bamboo iPhone speakers from Greenheart Shop. For your niece? The softest mofo teddy bear you’ve ever felt in your life, also from Greenheart Shop.
On this day of giving thanks, we’d be remiss if we didn’t voice our heartfelt thanks to you, our customers. From all of us at Mata Traders and the artisans we partner with, we thank you for your support!
Big news this year for Chicago Fair Trade: we passed an ordinance in Chicago that will restrict the use of sweatshops in the production of apparel purchased by the city.
We’re winding down our favorite month of the year, and though it’s a bummer, there’s still a week left!
We’re keeping the Fair Trade Month love (and free stuff!) going, with the third week of giveaways!
Marisa Noelle, creator of The Shades of Monet Chronicles blog and Mata enthusiast, did an exceptional job remixing our Summerfest dress in four stylish ways. We couldn’t wait to share her creativity!
If you haven’t heard, October is Fair Trade Month! An in an effort to collaboratively celebrate, we’ve decided to bring you an entire month of giveaways–a new one each week.
