I'll admit, I'm not always as green as I want to be...or should be. I try to recycle everything, but I drive a big car, AND I don't always turn off all the lights. I'm sure there is more on the list. It is hard to make the sacrifices sometimes, I would love to buy earth friendly clothing, but I'm also not keen on wearing fabric that feels yuck, or clothing that looks like it was born from the ''60's (and not in a cute retro way, just a hippy, patchouli lovin' way).
So, it is with a lot of happiness that we've found Indigenous. Totally earth friendly, yet very stylish, wearable, and the fabric and knits are wonderful. We are getting ready to do a trunk show of their spring/summer styles, so I thought I would preview a little about the company.
They use only fair trade produced knit, which means they find wonderfully skilled artisans in other countries (focused in South America) and form artisan co-ops in which the artists are povided better knitting tools, additional training, and learn the value of what they are producing (instead of simply trading for food which is what they often do because they don't understand their value.) They pay them fair wages, and form healthy and positive relationships with the artists in these countries, making them self-sufficient and putting more money directly into their pockets and into the health of their villages.
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They use organic and natural fibers, and only use low impact dyes. Why is this important? Toxic chemicals are traditionally used in the dying process. Just think of how MUCH of those toxic chemicals must be out there JUST for dying clothing!!
It is important that when we support any company, that we know that their values are strong, and that our precious dollars aren't being spent on garmets made by children in some dank factory , being paid pennies for the day.
When I buy something made in America, I want to know that the workers aren't in a sweatshop and that they are being paid a livable wage, when i buy something made abroad, I want to know that it wasn't made by children, and I want to know that the person was paid a fair wage (instead of being paid nothing, and barely surviving while the company makes huge profits.)
Anyway, Indigenous is the real deal, the way in which they produce clothing is as important as the clothing itself so I feel really good purchasing from them. I am truly hopeful that the fashion industry will slowly go the way of "sustainability", and that we as the customers keep demanding the product! Stay tuned for super cute Indigenous, the trunk show will be coming shortly!!
Signed, ME {lv}
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