Live from Green Heart Shop, Chicago's Fair Trade Mecca, watch this interview with Mata Traders, Co-Owner Maureen Dunn as she discusses the case for fair trade Fashion, and shows off some of her funky pieces to Conscious Living's Bianca Alexander.
Unlike most fashion trends Fair Trade Fashion is here to stay. We offer a little background on this ethical business model....
Fair Trade clothing is not what it once was. Once garish and lacking in style it is now at the forefront of fashion....
Trade shows are a big challenge. One needs to employ certain tricks to make a big hit. Here are some million-dollar tips for you....
You may have already heard all about what fair trade is and who can benefit from it. Fair trade is known as a product certification system which is designed to allow people to identify products that meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards. Fair trade covers a variety of products, from food and drink to clothing....
Fair Trade fashion items like blouses, skirts, and accessories like jewelry and handbags are great because they ensure that a greater portion of the money gets to the people who make the products. However, Fair Trade fashion is also good for the environment....
Definition Although no universally accepted definition of Fair Trade exists, Fair Trade labeling organizations most commonly refer to a definition developed by FINE...
Every year there will be lots of wholesale jewelry fair trades held in China. Generally speaking, most jewelry fairs held in China are held in Guangzhou. Guangzhou is an international trade center....
You may have already heard all about what fair trade is and who can benefit from it. Fair trade is known as a product certification system which is designed to allow people to identify products that meet agreed environmental, labour and developmental standards....
Fair trade clothing is not commonly found in stores, but the concept is gaining popularity with consumers who are mindful of affecting change through our spending choices. By purchasing clothing that is made under Fair Trade conditions, we directly impact the lives of producer communities around the globe. Fair Trade clothing offers a high-quality and fashionable alternative to the mass-produced garments that are made at low costs by paying the producers unlivable wages...
It is interesting to see the artisan communities with ethnic handcrafted jewelry in the villages of the Third World entering into the market offering services instead of commercial merchants. Many people today much prefer to get the products directly from the craftspeople themselves or from a distributor who is in a collaboration with the craftspeople so as to share the advantages....