Ethical Fashion Blog

SHOP CHALLENGE: SUMMER STYLE
SHOP CHALLENGE: SUMMER STYLE
Mata-carrying shops, we appreciate you! If it weren’t for you we wouldn’t be in 48 states and 11 countries around the world, with customers donning our dresses from the sidewalks of Brooklyn to the streets of Perth. One of our favorite parts of having stockists is that each of you has your own unique style; we love to see the way you showcase Mata and the individuality you bring to our brand.
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CHILDCARE AT OUR CO-OPS
CHILDCARE AT OUR CO-OPS
As someone whose business partners had babies 3 years ago, I know the value of childcare. This Mother’s Day, I’d like to point out how special it is that the sewing cooperatives we work with have childcare available.
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CELEBRATE WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY AT DALEY PLAZA!
CELEBRATE WORLD FAIR TRADE DAY AT DALEY PLAZA!
If you are in the Chicago area, join us for the biggest fair trade event in the USA! Chicago Fair Trade’s annual 2-day World Fair Trade festival and market will take place at Daley Plaza from 9am to 6pm on Wednesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 5. Come visit Mata at our booth, where we will be selling a large selection of clothing and jewelry, including sale items and one-of-a-kind samples!
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A FIERCE MOM’S FAIRY TRADE TALE
A FIERCE MOM’S FAIRY TRADE TALE

Once upon a time, I was living my biggest fear: becoming a single mom of three kids 7, 9, and 11. I was not prepared for going it alone as a parent, especially as a parent wounded by the quick end of a long relationship that reshuffled my future and severely rocked my sense of self.

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