Ethical Fashion Blog

You hop off the subway at your usual station, weaving through throngs of morning commuters as you make your way to...

You don't need to channel your inner Dorothy, grab your picnic basket, or feel like you're in the musical Oklahoma...

If you know Mata Traders, you’re aware that we’re known for our original prints. About a year before a collection ...

Hi, nice to meet you! I'm Bernadette – Chicagoan born, raised, and still residing. I'm a full-time Occupational Th...

In March, the Fair Trade Federation held its annual conference in Denver, Colorado. Maureen, Mata's founder, gave ...

A Q&A with Californian Mata fan Deborah B.! Tell us about your personal style and your lifestyle.My style is ...

What to do when your body is telling you "Baby, it’s cold outside" while your heart is still singing "Climb every ...

Meet Sierra! She has worn several hats here at Mata (sales and operations pro and catalog model) and is now stylin...

I joined Mata Traders as a design intern in the summer of 2011, helping Kristin with garments (my very first Mata ...

I was raised to be thrifty. My family and I were always looking for “a good deal,” so we often shopped sales and clearance racks.

Our Production team is responsible for ensuring ALL Mata fashions are produced consistently, finished properly, and delivered on time.

The Mata wish lists keep on coming – this time from our Design team! Kristin and Justine spend their days perfecting new prints and designing fresh jewelry styles, and are all about creativity.

They’re always on the phone and on the road, chatting with retailers worldwide and selling at trade shows and fest...