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8 Types of Darts You Should Know

Posted by balodanacfl on June 9, 2021 | Featured

As part of an ongoing series of articles about style and design, this month we aim the spotlight on darts, those pizza-shaped tucks and folds we find on our blouses and blazers. Every female body is unique, with curves, crevices, … Read More

Tags: clothing, darts, dresses, fabric, sewing, womens clothes

Laundry Wisdom: 5 Tips to Clean and Maintain Your Wardrobe

Posted by balodanacfl on May 18, 2021 | Featured

In our ongoing content series to try and make sustainability fun and interesting, we bring you…laundry!! But seriously, clothing is an investment, and cultivating your sense of style takes time and money. Knowing how to make garments last longer is … Read More

Tags: cleaning, clothing, eco-friendly, fabric care, hacks, how to, laundry, sustainability, tips

Transformation Stories: Meet Jennifer Fondrevay

Posted by balodanacfl on May 10, 2021 | Featured

When life hands you disruption, sometimes you run and sometimes you hide — and sometimes you stop to create brilliant solutions not just for yourself but for others. That’s pretty much how Jennifer Fondrevay rolls, and we’re delighted to share … Read More

Tags: business, cancer, ceo, cmo, harvard business review, jennifer fondrevay, mergers and acquisitions, writer

Coming Up: Fashion Revolution Week 2021 – April 19-25

Posted by balodanacfl on April 14, 2021 | Featured

Have you heard about Fashion Revolution? It’s a global movement encouraging the fashion industry to value people and the planet over profits. As part of this movement, Fashion Revolution Week was created to inspire change and encourage transparency in … Read More

Tags: environmentally friendly, ethical fashion, fabric, fashion revolution week, sustainability, sustainable fashion, who made my clothes, zero waste

Get to Know Tencel, the Fabric That Sustainable Brands are Loving

Posted by balodanacfl on April 13, 2021 | Featured

It’s April! This is the month that we not only get rainy days and spring flowers, but also the month in which we celebrate our Mother Earth and participate in Fashion Revolution Week. As part of our continuing education series … Read More

Tags: delia von hahn, environmentally friendly, fabric, lyocell, modal, sumissura, sustainability, tencel, zero waste

Transformation Stories: Meet Lillian Harris

Posted by balodanacfl on April 4, 2021 | Featured

In our ongoing campaign to bring you inspirational stories about people who have transformed themselves and their lives, we are pleased to introduce you to Lillian Harris. She is the founder of Advocates for Adolescent Mothers, an organization dedicated to … Read More

Tags: Advocates for Adolescent Mothers, Careers, education, leadership, Lillian Harris, non-profit, Teens, transformation, women

Get to Know Your Fabrics: Viscose!

Posted by balodanacfl on March 12, 2021 | Featured

You may have noticed the word “viscose” on a garment label and wondered what it is. Is it sustainable? Is it natural? Does it harm the environment? Is it durable? There are a lot of reasons to love viscose — … Read More

Tags: carbon footprint, environment, eucalyptus, fabric, fashion, green, materials, rayon, sustainable, viscose

Transformation Stories: Meet Daina Middleton

Posted by balodanacfl on March 8, 2021 | Featured

Transformation Meant Embracing Her Emotions and Intuition Daina Middleton began her career at Hewlett-Packard, where she spent 16 years as a digital marketing pioneer, managing global teams and building a strong company culture. Since then, she has worked as a … Read More

Tags: awakened at work, business, Daina Middleton, empowerment, interviews, leadership, transformations, women, work

3 Reasons to Avoid Cotton – and 1 BIG Reason to Buy It Now

Posted by balodanacfl on February 15, 2021 | Featured

From maxi dresses to our favorite t-shirt and jeans, we love cotton for its durability, versatility, and comfort. When the label reads 100% cotton, we feel like we’re making a wise choice, a natural choice. Moreover, all parts of the … Read More

Tags: cotton, environment, materials, organic cotton, organic trade association, responsible fashion, sustainability, textiles

Customers Want Custom, and They Want It Now

Posted by balodanacfl on November 13, 2020 | Featured

New research reveals rising demand for custom made clothing and personalizedvirtual experiences PRESS RELEASE (CHICAGO, IL – NOV 13 2020) Consumers say they’re ready for the ultimate personalized shoppingexperience for clothing, according to a new research study. A whopping 44% … Read More

Tags: body measurements, events, research

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