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Unmasking the gender and pay disparity in “women’s work"

Posted by Rose on 1st May 2020

Rose Gerstner is the founder and designer of the Sympatico Clothing Collection. She seeks sustainable style in her line that’s aimed at mature women. She regularly blogs about ethically made clothing … read more

Is US-grown fiber for women’s hemp clothing a possibility?

Posted by Rose on 11th Oct 2019

Building a green economy from the ground upWhile the concept of a Green New Deal is cause for optimism and a political rallying point, so far at least most of what’s been proposed is just that—concept … read more

Marie Kondo’s Approach to Organization

Posted by Rose on 2nd May 2019

Like a lot of you, I dipped into the Marie Kondo phenomenon over the past winter to learn about decluttering. I came away more committed than ever to simplify and declutter in my own life.Our Tux … read more

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

Travel Tales: Travelwear tips from an intrepid voyager

Posted by Rose on 29th Sep 2017

This Sympatico customer appreciates the virtues of a long travel skirt. When I recently put out a call for Sympatico fans’ travel tales (and photos) for publication here, I didn’t know that I ha … read more

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