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Eileen Fisher is an actual woman who has designed simple, timeless styles in natural fabrics for over 30 years. She has a commitment to environmental as well as ethical practices throughout the supply chain. The company supports all manner of programs benefiting women & girls.
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This Swedish company named after the designer who started it 35 years ago, features playful, colorful, folk-wear inspired designs. They support Fair Trade factories in India and organic cotton and linen production.
And they feature mature models! |
This company sets up women's sewing cooperatives at the village level in India. Here's a statement of goals from their web site:
MarketPlace's model includes many opportunities for learning and experience related to running a business. By organizing and managing their own cooperatives, the artisans learn about design, production, quality control, and finances. |
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This Memphis, Tennessee, company makes pricey, but simple & beautiful investment pieces from cotton, linen, and silk. All garments are made-to-order in their Memphis factory and generally sell out every Monday morning; you have to wait another week to have the chance to order again. That's how popular they are.
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Wool& first started with one simple merino dress (The Rowena Swing Dress), but in the process, their company has become much more than that. Their manifesto is a culmination of their collective values, commitments, and dreams that they have put into action. Their motto is, live simply, do good, and consume carefully.
Home of the 100 Day Challenge. Wear a Wool& dress for 100 days, send them 100 pictures of each day's outfits, they'll send you a $100 voucher for any Wool& product. I tried it and found it great fun. |
Founded by fabled climber Yvon Chouinard, Patagonia has educated American consumers for nearly fifty years on the importance of sustainable clothing. They recently changed their mission statement to read: We're in business to save our home planet.
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