PACT Organic Striped Tee ~ $16.00
I love this shirt because it's plain, simple, and affordable. PACT makes some of the most affordable fair-trade clothing on the web. They have all the basics you could need from underwear and bras to tee-shirts and leggings. And they're of course fair-trade!
http://www.beadandreel.com/products/organic-striped-tee-pact
Karuna Full Pants ~ $47.99
Sudara is a brand that empower women in India who have been rescued from sex trafficking. Sudara not only provides employment and skills for these women, but they also have a non-profit arm that supplies housing and education for the women and their children. Sudara hopes to break the cycle of sex trafficking in these communities. They do great work in the lives of many families. Plus, these pants are super cute! Most of the products Sudara offers are pajamas (but no shame in wearing them as regular pants!), but they also have a line of tee-shirts and tank tops. They also have cropped pajama pants and pajama shorts and jewelry. Plus, they always have discounts if you look for them!
Sudara goods are made from hope, and made for comfort.
http://www.sudara.org/products/karuna-full
Wakami Set of 3 Bracelets ~ $22.00
Available in Peach, Gray, and Mint
Single Wrap Bracelet in Mint and Copper ~ $11.50
These super cute bracelets are really wonderful for gifts. The brand, Wakami, helps villages become self-sustaining by providing mentorship, education, and lifestyle improvement services. They even help these villages have and sustain nutritional food and educational services to children. They help villages create sustainable energy and water filters to overall improve the well-being of people who live in poverty.
- Wakami is of Mayan origin and means “it already is”. The people at Wakami believe their mission for a better world already exists, they just have to find a gate into it. Today, Wakami is a lifestyle brand that serves as a platform for village artisans to make a positive impact in their communities. These bracelets are handcrafted by village women in Guatemala that participate in this program. The sole mission of Wakami is to break the poverty cycle and create opportunities for these women by teaching them the skills needed to become self-sustaining and independent and providing them necessary resources to accomplish these goals.
http://www.daisiesanddoodles.com/collections/jewelry/products/single-wrap-bracelet-mint-copper
Sambal Indosole ~ $45.00
I actually love these!! These completely organic shoes are made in Indonesia. These are actually repurposed tires. Indosole's goal to help the environment by repurposing things that would normally go to a landfill. They are vegan friendly too! Plus they use ethical labor--they even post pictures of their good practices on social media. It's really a win win win with these shoes.
http://www.beadandreel.com/collections/under-50/products/sambal-indosole
PACT Organic Cotton Fair Trade Print Long Legging ~ $34.00
PACT is a company that basically has every fair-trade ethical certification thing ever--seriously:
PACT's manufacturing process is designed to be good from seed to shelf, with GOTS, Fair Trade, SA-8000, and OEKO-TEX 100 certifications so you can feel good about every step taken to create your favorite basics.
They make basic clothes for everyday wear. If you need plain t-shirts, warm patterned socks, underwear, camisoles, leggings--PACT is the place to shop. They have reasonable prices and a great selection across many ethical boutiques across the web.
Bead and Reel is one of those boutiques. They have an amazing selection of ethical clothing that does a lot of good in the world. Check them out!
http://www.beadandreel.com/products/print-long-legging-pact
Redemption For All Tee ~ $32.00
Available in Heather Gray and Slate
Garment Collective works with a manufacturer in Nepal that brings in the poorest, the most marginalized, and those that are at-risk for sex trafficking or who have experienced sex trafficking, and teaches them how to make a living. They teach them how to sew, they pay them well and fair, and they give them opportunities for counseling and a new life. The manufacturer is committed to creating a work environment free of discrimination and full of safety and dignity.The designer has a heart of gold and uses the profits to further her designs so even more jobs are available to help these women.
http://garmentcollective.com/product/redemption-for-all-tee/
Block Print Scarf- Pink ~ $24.95
When you make a purchase from Daisies and Doodles, part of the profit goes to Free the Children, which is an organization that provides education and necessities to children in poverty-stricken communities and encourages children to be philanthropic. They support a fair marketplace and are committed to helping the world in big and small ways. Plus this scarf is just super cute!
We are inspired by a passion for discovering handmade pieces from around the world that are unparalleled in beauty, quality, creativity, and social responsibility. Our collections offer contemporary pieces crafted using traditional, locally sourced materials and age old methods. We are dedicated to environmentally conscious production processes and fair wages to the artisans that create these one-of-a kind pieces. By providing a responsible commerce platform for our artisan partners, we bring you an exclusive, boutique of pretty little things that are making a big difference.
http://www.daisiesanddoodles.com/collections/scarves/products/block-print-scarf-pink
Joan Skirt ~ $51.99
This skirt is perfect! It's great for summer weather, winter weather, and everything in between. I love it! Plus, Arrowroot is committed to using ethical production every step of the way. They provide fair-wage safe jobs to women who need it in Honduras. They have a wonderful selection of dresses as well.
http://www.shoparrowroot.com/currentreleases/joan-skirt-in-copper
Kira Lee Bracelet ~ $32.95
This piece is elegant and whimsical. This is one of my absolute favorite pieces of jewelry. The jewelry from Vi Bella Jewelry is an ethical and empowering source much like the others listed on this blog. This particular bracelet was made in Haiti.
The Vi Bella story has grown to provide employment, education, and opportunity to more than 30 artisans in Haiti, Mexico, and right here in the United States. We also partner with organizations that provide employment in India and Ecuador.
https://www.vibellajewelry.com/shopnow/Collections%20-%20Noir/Kira%20Lee%20Bracelet
Cobalt Crossbody/Clutch $189.00
I'm not going to pretend that this is super affordable... BUT, if you're into purses like this and you're willing to spend the money, why not buy a purse that helps people and doesn't exploit people?
Our business provides financial empowerment through dignified employment. We chose worker-owned women's weaving cooperatives and small family businesses to be our producers because they share our commitment to ethical, sustainable production practices and high-quality results. We know that empowered women are the key to transforming their communities and ending the generational cycle of poverty. Additionally, we have partnered with local Guatemalan non-profits to increase access to healthcare in rural communities and support education and mentorship for Mayan girls.
http://estrellademaronline.com/crossbodyclutches/cobalt
Thank you so much for reading this blog! I really appreciate the support I've received about making this. I hope to continue to grow the resources and products available as time goes on. Currently, I'm on Christmas break so I should have a lot of time to do research and make more information and product highlights available. So thank you!
Let me know your opinions on the blog--should I include higher end items, or should I try to seek out the least expensive options? Should I include kids clothes? Mens clothes? Whatever opinions and suggestions I receive will shape the content of the blog. So I would love your feedback!
Thanks again.
Karla
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