If there’s anyone who knows how to rework a dress, it’s Sarah from Closet Bookworm who styles the bright blue Moonrise dress six ways! Her looks are both a little funky and sweet at the same time, and totally wearable.
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Ethical Fashion Blog
Back in summer ’12, while the design team at Mata Traders was looking over the trend forecast, one of the interns had her heart set on houndstooth. This traditional geometric print has been seen all over the fashion world, and we decided to try to make our own version of the pattern. At one point she mentioned that she was having difficulty finding the repeat. I spent an afternoon trying to not only find it for her, but to teach her how to find it on her own. While doing so, I made a mistake and it came out like the print you see it below on the left. I immediately laughed because all I could see were cats!
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What does your perfect ethical shopping spree look like? A box of ethically sourced tea from India with a side of chocolate from Madagascar? A knit scarf from Peru and recycled stationery from Cambodia? Lots-a-Mata fair trade clothing and handmade jewelry?
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Have you been looking forward to another Blogger Style post? We have, too! This time Jacqui from Birds of a Thread styles our popular Sailor Moon dress.
For the month of November, Mata is partnering with Oxfam America to raise money for their efforts to end poverty and injustice. You’ve probably heard of Oxfam, but if not I can tell you that they are one of the most respected social justice organizations in the world, working both on the ground and at policy level.
It’s always a pleasure to reconnect with a familiar face, and when the Mata team recently visited the cooperative we work with in Mumbai, we were pleased to catch up with Anita.
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We’re happy to continue our ‘Blogger Style’ series with Amber from Un Petit Fauve. She’s one of our favorite bloggers, not just because she likes to style Mata, but also because her blog intersperses her love of vintage fashion with her own original poetry.
“October is Fair Trade Month. Why not celebrate with some fair trade fashion? Mata Traders recently challenged me to remix some pieces from their Fall ’13 collection. Let me tell you – I was so excited. Their Fall ’13 collection is gorgeous. There are understated floral prints, simple stripes, romantic jewel tones, lots of delicious a-line silhouettes, but also some polished sheath dresses. You should definitely check it out. It’s all very charming and wearable, but I think I’m loving the cotton lace Young Love dress the best of all. Here are four ways of styling it for fall. (Did I mention it has pockets)?”
This week, we figured we’d spotlight some of the pretty patterns we’ve been drawn to over on Pinterest. If this sort of thing is right up your alley, follow our Textiles and Prints board!
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We were pretty psyched when the cool, cute, and passionate-about-social-justice Hannah contacted us about her fair trade wedding. We love weddings! We love being a part of weddings, especially. And we seriously love DIY-ers. I’m not sure we’ve heard about anyone modifying our jewelry yet, but hey, do whatever you like. It’s your wedding day.
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Over the next couple of months we’re going to post photos of some of our favorite bloggers as they style our fall collection.
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I bet you think you make your own choices, using only your rational, intelligent brain, don’t you? False. You might be more affected by external influences than you think.
