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A Sustainable Fashion Journey Starts With Just One Dress

A Sustainable Fashion Journey Starts With Just One Dress

  • Mata Traders
  • 12 Jul, 2021

Could you wear just one dress for 100 days? That’s exactly what one of our customers did this spring. We caught up with her afterward... Read More ››

Talking Houseplants for National Gardening Day

Talking Houseplants for National Gardening Day

  • Mata Traders
  • 14 Apr, 2021

Our National Sales Director and Brand Coordinator sat down for a conversation on houseplants in honor of National Gardening Day, April 14. Read More ››

International Women's Day: On Mothers, Michelle Obama, and growing up in Chicago

International Women's Day: On Mothers, Michelle Obama, and growing up in Chicago

  • Mata Traders
  • 08 Mar, 2021

Our co-founder, Michelle, writes about International Women's Day and this year's Choose to Challenge theme reflecting on two Chicagoans: her own mother, and former first... Read More ››

Textile Design with Amanda Caronia

Textile Design with Amanda Caronia

  • Mata Traders
  • 20 Sep, 2018

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Dog Days of Mata

Dog Days of Mata

  • Mata Traders
  • 31 Jul, 2018

It’s getting hot out there! The dog days of summer are upon us, but if you work in our office, the dog days have already been... Read More ››

3 Inspirational Women Who Empower Me

3 Inspirational Women Who Empower Me

  • Michelle Thomas
  • 25 Jan, 2018

At the inaugural Women’s Convention in Detroit last October, I was fortunate to meet hundreds of inspirational women. Many of these women now have a... Read More ››

FALLING FOR AUTUMN

FALLING FOR AUTUMN

  • Mata Traders
  • 16 Nov, 2017

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What a Difference a Dress Makes

What a Difference a Dress Makes

  • Mata Traders
  • 12 Oct, 2017

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,... Read More ››

Mata's Guide to Summer Fun

Mata's Guide to Summer Fun

  • Mata Traders
  • 15 Jun, 2017

Summer is finally upon us! And lucky for us, there is no shortage of fun things to do in Chicago during these next few hot... Read More ››

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 ››

10 WOMEN OF INDIA WHO CHANGED HISTORY

10 WOMEN OF INDIA WHO CHANGED HISTORY

  • Mata Traders
  • 28 Mar, 2017

Happy Women’s History Month! As March comes to an end, we want to recognize the skilled female artisans who craft many of Mata Traders’ pieces,... Read More ››

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN HONOR OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES IN HONOR OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

  • Laura Mobley
  • 08 Mar, 2017

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... Read More ››

BEHIND THE SCENES: SPRING 2017 FASHION SHOOT

BEHIND THE SCENES: SPRING 2017 FASHION SHOOT

  • Laura Mobley
  • 21 Feb, 2017

As we get ready to launch our Spring ’17 Collection (coming soon to stores and our website!), we’re excited to share a little sneak peek... Read More ››

BEHIND THE SEAMS: A SPECIAL Q & A WITH KRISTIN

BEHIND THE SEAMS: A SPECIAL Q & A WITH KRISTIN

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 02 Feb, 2017

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... Read More ››

MATA TEAM HOLIDAY WISH LISTS: LAURA

MATA TEAM HOLIDAY WISH LISTS: LAURA

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 16 Dec, 2016

The next Mata team holiday wish list comes from Laura, our Marketing Manager: Read More ››

MATA TEAM HOLIDAY WISH LISTS: LILLY

MATA TEAM HOLIDAY WISH LISTS: LILLY

  • Laura Mobley
  • 16 Dec, 2016

Our last Mata team holiday wish list comes from Lilly, our Sales Manager: Read More ››

MATA TEAM HOLIDAY WISH LISTS: JUSTINE

MATA TEAM HOLIDAY WISH LISTS: JUSTINE

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 13 Dec, 2016

I’m Justine, Designer & QC Coordinator, and I’m next up for Mata team wish lists – here goes! Read More ››

BEAT THE HEAT WITH THESE SUMMER STYLES!

BEAT THE HEAT WITH THESE SUMMER STYLES!

  • Mata Traders
  • 15 Aug, 2016

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... Read More ››

A FIERCE MOM’S FAIRY TRADE TALE

A FIERCE MOM’S FAIRY TRADE TALE

  • Mata Traders
  • 02 May, 2016

Once upon a time, I was living my biggest fear: becoming a single mom of three kids 7, 9, and 11. I was not prepared... Read More ››

AW16 FOCUS GROUP RECAP – NAILED IT!

AW16 FOCUS GROUP RECAP – NAILED IT!

  • Mata Traders
  • 19 Jan, 2016

After the turn out for our Autumn/Winter 2016 Focus Group in early January, two things are certain: Read More ››

PINS OF THE WEEK – WINTER BLUES

PINS OF THE WEEK – WINTER BLUES

  • Mata Traders
  • 15 Jan, 2016

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