Category Archives: news

labor day sales, fair trade style

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Leah

The Hunger Site: Deals on select products + free shipping on orders over $25.00 with code, ALLPLAY. Indigenous: Select styles up to 60% off. Green Heart Shop: all Sale styles reduced for Labor Day. Synergy: Get 30% off your entire … Continue reading →

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links

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Leah

Fortune from Monday’s Chinese food feast I’m following in Catherine’s (of Walking with Cake) footsteps today and posting a few memorable links. Palestinian teen killed in suspected revenge attack by hard-line Israelis, Al Jazeera America Promoting better products or just promoting … Continue reading →

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Hobby Lobby pro-life?

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Leah

I already talked about the Hobby Lobby case in various corners of the internet, but I realize it’s something I should address here because I take an approach few critics are taking, and it has a lot to do with … Continue reading →

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the Primark label mystery

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Leah

Primark, essentially the Forever 21 of the UK, is one of the companies known to have had clothing manufactured in Rana Plaza before its tragic collapse last spring. They’re under scrutiny again this week now that two shoppers have found cries … Continue reading →

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ModCloth: it’s not that great

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Leah

ModCloth, popular online retailer of vintage-inspired clothing, has a lot going for it: independent designers, an in-house collection, fair trade options, and diverse models and size ranges. But I don’t like them. I’ve placed a dozen or so orders over … Continue reading →

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American Apparel founder fired

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Leah

Dov Charney was fired from American Apparel last night. Hopefully the brand can move to a cleaner, less sexualized aesthetic that appeals to a wider market. I’ve often thought that American Apparel was targeting too small an audience with marketing … Continue reading →

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Platinum & Rust Lookbook Sneak Peek

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Leah

I’ve been busy hanging out with my dear friend, Mary, who also happens to be an excellent model. Yesterday we headed over to a lovely nature area in Charlottesville to shoot the Platinum & Rust lookbook for my updated shop … Continue reading →

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World Fair Trade Day is tomorrow

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Leah

World Fair Trade Day is tomorrow! Here’s what you can do: Watch the new documentary, Connected by Coffee, for free, streaming all day May 10 at connectedbycoffee.com Visit your local Ten Thousand Villages for product samples and information. Read up … Continue reading →

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in the news: Fair Trade USA

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Leah

Fair Trade USA has done much to increase awareness of working conditions in the food and clothing industries. But I was disheartened to discover in my research for an upcoming article that the organization split from Fair Trade International in … Continue reading →

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“who made your clothes?” tee

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Leah

Quick! Get a “Who made your Clothes?” tee, designed by Michael Stars and produced in an ethical and totally sustainable manner, before they’re all sold out! Read more about the t-shirt and the cause here. *Photo links to original source. … Continue reading →

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