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What are Classic Colors? Sympatico takes a holiday

Posted by Rose on 1st Nov 2016

Sympatico's Classic Colors are perennial favorites As the founder of the sustainable fashion brand Sympatico Clothing, I try to always take the long-range view when it comes to deciding on new desi … read more

Here's why you’ll likely launder your hemp clothing less

Posted by Rose on 18th Oct 2016

You may be washing and ironing your clothes unnecessarily. Do you wash your tops after every wearing? A recent conversation at a craft fair sparked today's blog subject. A customer told me that … read more

Madeleine Vionnet: timeless classic lines

Posted by Rose on 21st Jul 2016

Long before women’s natural clothing was even a concept, this French designer upended fashion with her celebration of the natural human form. Madeleine Vionnet: If the name doesn’t ring a be … read more

Inspiration from China's Loess Plateau

Posted by Rose on 29th Jun 2016

A turn toward eco friendly practices can heal us and the earth faster than we might imagine. A man carries grass in a place that was once rich in natural resources was exploited and then revi … read more

Clothing as Art, not Stuff

Posted by Rose on 14th Jun 2016

Ethical clothing embraces many of the qualities found in folk styles and traditional garments As a sustainable clothing maker, I’m often inspired by traditional dress. Though the term “slow fashio … 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.