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Pockets are paramount for this sustainable clothing brand

Posted by Rose on 11th Jun 2020

A look at pockets through the ages reveals how they’ve determined who gets access to the tools that confer power My favorite podcast these days delves into the meaning of clothing and fashion in w … read more

Sustainable clothing maker Sympatico introduces new Sapphire shade

Posted by Rose on 5th Jun 2020

Did you know it's only been relatively recently we’ve developed words to actually describe blue? Sympatico’s new shade, Sapphire, almost didn’t happen. The dye lot was in the works when my dyer … read more

Home-office hits: A hemp skirt, Tencel pants & go-anywhere Trapeze Top

Posted by Rose on 1st Jun 2020

Women’s casual outfits in sustainable hemp and Tencel offer natural grace wherever your work takes you. The Swallowtail Top over Stovepipe Pants makes a calm, collected outfit that … read more

High prices: Do they make sustainable clothing a more serious buy?

Posted by Rose on 21st May 2020

In seeking ethical clothing options, can expensive clothes be the cure?Our silk Kalemkari scarf is hand painted with organic dyes. Most of our scarf collection is one-of-a-kind.There ha … read more

Behind the scenes at a sustainable clothing company

Posted by Rose on 18th May 2020

A day in the life of sustainable clothing company, Sympatico While many lives have been upended by the pandemic, here in rural Oregon our routines remain largely unchanged. Although we’re wearing … read more

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I blog about sustainable fashion, earth-friendly fibers like hemp and Tencel, capsule wardrobes, travel wear, and related subjects.