Ethical Fashion Blog

Our Saddleback skirt has been a pretty popular style this fall; the grey one is almost sold out! One of our fave bloggers, Lily, from Fifth Freedom Fashion did a little remix with the Saddleback in blue stripes. It’s made of a gorgeous, soft fabric which has been handwoven on floor looms. (Follow that link to see video of that process.)

A.J.’S WISH LIST

You saw our first post about ethical gifts for Emily, but if you’re like, “Hey! Tell me what the Mata people WANT,” you’re in for a treat. A.J., our ever-pleasant Customer Service Manager, is up next! You might remember A.J. from our mention of her being the Volunteer of the Month at the Chicago Women’s Health Center. As you’d guess, she’s usually not one to ask for things, so we asked her to come up with a wish list:

MEET GITA

We love the ladies who create Mata dresses! On our recent visit to India, we were able to spend some time getting to know many more of the talented artisans behind our products. Today, meet Gita, a skilled seamstress at the cooperative we work with in Mumbai.

PINS OF THE WEEK – FAIR TUESDAY

Did you see all of the boards that were entered into the Fair Tuesday Holiday Pinterest Contest? Some great fair trade finds! In honor of Fair Tuesday, our Pins of the Week are from out Fair Tuesday Gifts board:

5 ADD-ONS TO GET YOUR FREE SHIPPING

We have a great deal this December – free shipping on orders over $50! Awesome!

#FAIRTUESDAY

Join the #FairTuesday movement: with one purchase you can change lives in a whole community! Watch the video about Fair Tuesday here.

CYBER MONDAY DEAL

Shop fair trade on Cyber Monday and provide a path out of poverty for artisans in marginalized communities. Great deals to be had: our 5 days of giveaways keep rollin’ with a hand-embroidered headband in every order. Plus 25% off everything, even sale items. Remember to use the code GIFT.

BUYING ETHICALLY FOR EMILY

If you’re buying a gift for Mata sales manager, Emily, this season (and someone in this office is because we are doing a Secret Santa), then you’re going to want to pay special attention right about now.

RELAX AND SHOP ON SOFA SUNDAY

Sofa Sunday is the day you relax while shopping from your couch.* We’re celebrating with 25% OFF everything + a free necklace. Remember to use the code.

BLOGGER STYLE: SHADES OF MONET IN THE MEADOW

Ready for another Blogger Style post, our series featuring some of the hippest fashion bloggers we know styling their favorite Mata pieces?

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

It’s tough to compete with those big retailers for attention. Small Business Saturday is when the small business community bands together to make some noise! Click to shop.