Ethical Fashion Blog

WE WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW.
WE WANT THE WORLD TO KNOW.
There is a kidney disease epidemic happening in western Nicaragua.  In one town, called La Isla, 70% of the men and 30% of the women have it.   People in the area refer to the town, where 30% of the households are headed by widows, as La Isla de las Viudas — The Island of Widows.
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GLOBALFEST – BE THERE AND BE FAIR
GLOBALFEST – BE THERE AND BE FAIR
Join the celebration at Chicago Fair Trade’s annual gala featuring fair trade wine and cocktails, appetizers, and special Day of the Dead brew.  Find elegant fair trade treasures in the silent auction.  Global fest will celebrate the growing consumer support for products that guarantee a fair wage and social benefits to workers.
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WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE CO-OP?
WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT THE CO-OP?
Mata Traders’ fair trade clothing is made in India and Nepal by women’s cooperatives.  Last summer I got the chance to visit three of them.  I had a great time meeting all the women and getting to know their stories.  I even interviewed several women on video with the translation help of social worker, Sampada, who took me on a tour of her co-op.
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VISIT DONNA’S DRESS SHOP!
VISIT DONNA’S DRESS SHOP!
If you’re ever in Kansas City be sure to stop by Donna’s Dress Shop.  Situated in KC’s hip Midtown neighborhood, you can shop new & used clothing, books, and more all in one block.  Donna’s is carefully curated by the lovely Donna herself (check out her awesome aesthetic in the photos below).  The Shop is filled with vintage curios and new Fall styles from Mata Traders fair trade fashion and other brands we love like Nooworks, Global Mamas, Many Belles Down, and Tulle.
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