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The woman who changed ready-to-wear forever

Posted by Rose on 21st Mar 2019

Decades before sustainable clothing brands even existed, Claire McCardell was reinventing womens fashions from an actual women's point of view On a hot summer’s day in August 1938, the American … read more

Hemp’s twisty road to legitimacy

Posted by Rose on 15th Mar 2019

Why hemp clothing? Because it feels good on your body, and it’s good for the earth.When the 2018 Farm Bill was passed by the US congress late last year, you might have expected hemp advocates to breat … read more

We’re excited at the prospects for 2019

Posted by Rose on 4th Jan 2019

2018 is under our belt and a new year is upon us with all its potential for change — and I'm excited! Taking a midwinter break can be a rewarding respite — a time to recharge, refocus and refl … read more

Happy Holidays!

Posted by Rose on 26th Dec 2018

As the holidays and new year approach, I wish you a peaceful, healthy and heartwarming season. In a few days the nights will begin to shorten and the days will lengthen—a promise of rebirth and renewa … read more

Rich and complex, our new color Bayleaf is a versatile four-season shade

Posted by Rose on 7th Dec 2018

The Princess Top in Bayleaf coordinates beautifully with most of my other shades.In zeroing in on my newest color, I was looking for a complex of tones that draws from both the earth and its veg … 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.