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TO NORWAY, AND BEYOND!

TO NORWAY, AND BEYOND!

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 31 May, 2014

It’s spring! We’ve all been working a lot! Time for a vacation. I took a week off and jetted to Norway and the Netherlands, overly excited... Read More ››

BLOGGER STYLE: A STATEMENT-MAKING SKIRT

BLOGGER STYLE: A STATEMENT-MAKING SKIRT

  • Mata Traders
  • 30 May, 2014

Hi everyone! Today we’ve got Lindsay from Lee La La styling our Printed Peplum skirt for a summer outing. This skirt is a great way to fancy up a... Read More ››

WILL WORK FOR CLOTHES (OR JEWELRY)

WILL WORK FOR CLOTHES (OR JEWELRY)

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 30 May, 2014

Have time on your hands and need some new digs? In search of a few hours of meaningful job-doing and could use a fresh pair... 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 ››

BLOGGER STYLE: A TOP THAT’S TRIED AND TRUE

BLOGGER STYLE: A TOP THAT’S TRIED AND TRUE

  • Mata Traders
  • 25 May, 2014

Another great style post from vegan style blogger, Jesse! If you didn’t see her in our Pen Pal skirt, she’s been strutting her stuff in some new Mata... Read More ››

(WARE)HOUSEWARMING PARTY!

(WARE)HOUSEWARMING PARTY!

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 23 May, 2014

Some of you may know, but we moved to a brand new warehouse/office space at the beginning of April. We were stepping all over each... Read More ››

SNAPPY! PT. 2

SNAPPY! PT. 2

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 22 May, 2014

You might remember when this happened a couple years ago, but it happened again. Mata Traders was on NPR! We had a booth in Daley Plaza, right... Read More ››

BLOGGER STYLE: COME RAIN OR SHINE

BLOGGER STYLE: COME RAIN OR SHINE

  • Mata Traders
  • 19 May, 2014

“Have you ever put something on and felt it was made just for you?” asks fair trade fashionista Shannon, ’cause that’s how she felt in... 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 ››

CELEBRATING OUR NEW SPACE!

CELEBRATING OUR NEW SPACE!

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 18 May, 2014

You may have noticed from the (ware)housewarming party invites that we recently moved into a new space! It’s more than double the size of our old office/warehouse... Read More ››

BLOGGER STYLE: A WALK IN THE PARK

BLOGGER STYLE: A WALK IN THE PARK

  • Mata Traders
  • 16 May, 2014

Everyone, meet vegan fashionista Jesse. A few months ago she spotted Mata clothes for the first time at Flirt, a shop in Brooklyn, but unfortunately they... Read More ››

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE GIVEAWAY [CLOSED]

RED, WHITE, AND BLUE GIVEAWAY [CLOSED]

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 13 May, 2014

We know you’ve been waiting for it: that first big summer holiday, a day off, a day where BBQs and boats and beaches and beers... Read More ››

CHANGES, CHANGES!

CHANGES, CHANGES!

  • Mata Traders
  • 12 May, 2014

We have some news! Our beloved Inventory Manager and all around fun magnet, Bree, is moving on to bigger and better things. After starting as... 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 ››

INSTAGRAM

INSTAGRAM

  • Katie Gavenda
  • 09 May, 2014

Did you know we’re on Instagram? Stay up to date and get behind the scenes by following us there! Read More ››

KENDRA’S CHALLENGE – ETHICAL STYLE

KENDRA’S CHALLENGE – ETHICAL STYLE

  • Mata Traders
  • 05 May, 2014

Travel expert Kendra Thornton has a challenge a lot of us can relate to; day-to-day a busy lady and mom of three, she needs the perfect outfit... Read More ››

TECHNICOLOR INDIA [4]

TECHNICOLOR INDIA [4]

  • Mata Traders
  • 05 May, 2014

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BLOGGER STYLE: THE VERSATILE PEPLUM TOP

BLOGGER STYLE: THE VERSATILE PEPLUM TOP

  • Mata Traders
  • 01 May, 2014

As the temps are finally creeping up here in Chicago, I’m enjoying the warm breeze with hints of spring blossoms. We’ve got some great bloggers... Read More ››

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