Keep the mamas in your life feeling good about their impact on the world by gifting something that supports women worldwide.
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Ethical Fashion Blog
Marie Kando has everyone decluttering their lives. But when the process is complete, it’s hard not to pile on the guilt seeing bags of clothes in front of you, feeling like you're only contributing to a landfill. We have some ideas -- read these 6 tips to help you tidy up responsibly!
It’s Women's History Month, which is a time to intentionally shine the light on women who have made an impact on society and the lives of others.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year! At Mata, we simply adore the season of gift giving... and getting ; ) As ...
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A few years ago, I created a Facebook group where we post what we're grateful for. Participating in this group has...
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It’s getting hot out there! The dog days of summer are upon us, but if you work in our office, the dog days have already been here for a while.
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What to do when your body is telling you "Baby, it’s cold outside" while your heart is still singing "Climb every ...
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Meet Sierra! She has worn several hats here at Mata (sales and operations pro and catalog model) and is now stylin...
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Country Estate dress here + Knit Flounce dress here
Do you ever have one of those mornings when you crawl out o...
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It’s that time of year again: beach season! But just because your mind might be on summer vacation, doesn’t mean your ethical shopping habits have to be! Support local, sustainable, and fair trade companies when you hit the beach this year.
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Weddings can take a lot of energy to plan, so it’s a huge relief that somebody else handles the bridal shower. When my mom and aunt brought up mine, one of my first thoughts was, “What am I going to wear?”
Today is International Women’s Day, a day to acknowledge the perseverance and determination of women everywhere. What better way to celebrate than by supporting your local and nationwide women-owned businesses (luckily, Chicago is FULL of them)! We compiled a list of just some of the hundreds of thousands of women-owned businesses nationwide, so you know your money is going to a fellow female. Happy shopping/eating/spending!
So, you’ve read about the environmental and social damages of fast fashion and the failure of retailers or factories to adequately improve working conditions and you’ve decided to make the leap into more conscious consumerism.
Planning a wedding comes with many choices, and for the conscious-minded bride, finding the right fair trade products on that special day is one of them. Mata Traders’ fashionable and flattering dresses make the perfect bridesmaid dresses for ethical weddings. Take a look at these Mata dresses in a few of our customers’ weddings!
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Big news this year for Chicago Fair Trade: we passed an ordinance in Chicago that will restrict the use of sweatshops in the production of apparel purchased by the city.