Ethical Fashion Blog

BEHIND THE SEAMS: A SPECIAL Q & A WITH KRISTIN
By now, you’re well aware that we specialize in unique prints and original designs – we create our own clothing and jewelry from start to finish. The prints come from us, patterns for the clothing are developed in-house, and we learn a lot with each collection we launch.
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OUR TEAM’S MATA HOLIDAY WISH LIST
While many of our wish lists have some wants (“needs,” really) from other amazing ethical companies, most of us started by looking right in our own backyard – on the Mata shelves! We have lots of favorites. Lots. We just picked a few that would make great gifts:
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LOOKS MADE FOR MINGLING

Hi! I’m Mary, a college student interning at Mata Traders this fall, and I’m here to share some festive looks for the holiday season. It’s a season full of gatherings and good cheer, so I pulled together a few suggestions that will have you ready to mix and mingle.

 

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BEAT THE HEAT WITH THESE SUMMER STYLES!

If your summer style inspiration has dried up in the August heat, fear not – Mata is here to help! We’ve got outfit ideas for everything from your weekend getaways to your at-home adventures. All of these great looks start with some fabulous Mata staples, but we also featured our favorite conscious choices from other like-minded brands. Take a look!

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AN ETHICAL WEDDING MUST-HAVE: FAIR TRADE BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Planning a wedding comes with many choices, and for the conscious-minded bride, finding the right fair trade products on that special day is one of them.  Mata Traders’ fashionable and flattering dresses make the perfect bridesmaid dresses for ethical weddings.  Take a look at these Mata dresses in a few of our customers’ weddings!
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SHOP CHALLENGE: SUMMER STYLE
Mata-carrying shops, we appreciate you! If it weren’t for you we wouldn’t be in 48 states and 11 countries around the world, with customers donning our dresses from the sidewalks of Brooklyn to the streets of Perth. One of our favorite parts of having stockists is that each of you has your own unique style; we love to see the way you showcase Mata and the individuality you bring to our brand.
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WAITING FOR SPRING
Anxious for spring? Check out these two ethical outfits we’ve compiled that will help make the remaining winter weeks a little cozier and brighter.
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DRESS TO IMPRESS

Exciting news! The Mata Dressember team has already reached their fundraising goal of $1,000! Thank you so much to all those who have donated – your support will help fight slavery and human trafficking throughout the world. You can still donate to Mata’s Dressember team through the end of the month, and be part of a movement that has already collectively raised over $400,000 in the first two weeks of December!

 

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DRESSING UP FOR DRESSEMBER

What are you planning to wear this holiday season? A few of our employees have already picked a theme for this month: Dresses! Why? Because we’re participating in the annual Dressember event, hosted by the Dressember Foundation, to bring an end to modern day slavery and human trafficking. By committing to wear a dress everyday in December, and encouraging friends and family to donate, our employees will help raise money to assist victims of slavery, sexual exploitation, and violence. In 2014, Dressember raised over $465,000, and we’re excited to see how much is raised this year!

 

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WHAT WOULD JESSICA DO?
You’ve got a conundrum. It’s that time of year to start your holiday shopping, and we’re certain there’s one thing you’re probably not looking forward to.  It’s not the crowds or anxiously waiting for sales. 
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