Designers + Labels

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Groceries Apparel

WE ARE NOT A NICHE, WE ARE A GENERATION

We measure success by the good-paying jobs we create and the amount of green textiles we order. We exist to create a demand for fashion using only localized manufacturing and recycled/organic textiles. We manufacture garments in our own California factory, trace our fabrics to the farm and follow the human being across the supply chain to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

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Modavanti’s 7 Favorite Animal Jewelry

SUSTAINABLE FASHION E-SHOP modavanti LOVES ANIMAL BLING

The sustainable fashion e-shop Modavanti (have you seen their gorgeous new site design?!) has rounded up their favorite accessories just for you. Not only is each item in their e boutique vetted for sustainable production practices, 2% donation of every sale to two charities; Nest (empowering artisans in developing countries) and Charity: Water (providing clean water to impoverished villages).

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Tengri

Tengri

NEW LABEL PARTNERS WITH MONGOLIA

Working with cooperatives of herders in beautiful Mongolia, as well as spinning, processing and knitting companies, Tengri aims to help preserve the Mongolian landscape, support nomadic herders’ way of life and create lovely sweaters — all in one.

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Interview// Botanica WorkShop: ORGANIC INTIMATES

BOTANICA WORKSHOP TALKS INTIMATES, AGRICULTURE + FASHION

“Being passionate about supply chains and waste management is probably one of the least sexy things for an underwear designer to talk about during an interview, but here we are.”

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Najla

A New Generation, A Century Old Story

A FAMILY LINGERIE BUSINESS WITH NYC ROOTS IS REBORN

Nearly a century after the first Najla shop opened, her great-great niece is reviving the label to parallel the quality, precision and intimate luxury that was so much part of the original shop.

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