Ethical Fashion Blog

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

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...

Mata team wish lists will be posted on the blog for the next few weeks, and we have tons of ethical products we ju...

‘Tis the season for peppermint mochas, stockings, and…holiday wish lists! Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing...

We have a debate around here at Mata: fall – the beginning of our favorite season, or the end of it? We are of two...

Country Estate dress here + Knit Flounce dress here  Do you ever have one of those mornings when you crawl out o...

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, Mata is inviting fair trade fans and enterprises to share an image on Instagram of what fair trade looks like for them, with this hashtag: #whatfairtradelookslike.

The morning sun streaks across a bustling street in Mumbai.

Shakuntula has walked this path many times. After her husband’s death nearly two decades ago, she was in critical need of a steady job to support their young daughter. She came to the cooperative at the suggestion of a friend, 19 years ago.

Fall is fast approaching, but don’t fret! That means the season of pumpkin spiced lattes and cute winter booties is...