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What is the heart of your brand?
Our pieces are handmade daily with the utmost attention to detail, love, and dedication, but more than making beautiful garments, we provide a platform for our artisans to showcase their art to the world. Mexico will forever be our home and it fills us with joy to provide opportunities for our community.Where do you draw inspiration from?
We are inspired by centuries of traditional crafts-womanship with a modern flair twist.What materials are you using to create your line?
Our pieces are made out of 100% Mexican cotton.What makes your brand sustainable?
Our fair trade, ethical sourcing and slow fashion practices, which avoid unnecessary waste.On a personal level why, how & when did you decide to create an eco-friendly brand?
Our brand was born during quarantine as a way to aid artisans who would otherwise be unemployed due to market closures.Do you believe in the future of humanity?
Absolutely, in times of universal deceit believing in humanity becomes a revolutionary act.What are some easy steps you can do to live a more sustainable & conscious lifestyle?
Purchase timeless, versatile pieces that last.What are you most proud of?
The pursuit of opportunities for the vulnerable is the foundation for everything we do. Being an immigrant and “making it” sets higher standards. We are proud to have employed so many in a time of need like this.Where do you see your role in creating a non-toxic environment for future generations?
We are already working on it by creating timeless unique garments handmade with 100% natural materials.What is your mission?
Provide a platform for our artisans to showcase their art to the world, while being able to generate employment opportunities.What’s sexy about eco-friendly fashion to you?
It is unique, exclusive, and never goes out of style.How do you think we can convince the fashion world to switch to sustainable practices?
It all starts with educating the consumer. Once the consumer is educated, fashion brands that do not practice sustainability will be seen as unconscious and thus, undesirable.How do you vote with your dollar?
We always choose local handmade items that have a story to tell.What are some of the major challenges you have met?
It is safe to say that every new project or business venture born around this very complicated time has had hurdles to overcome. In our case, shortage in material due to suppliers closing, to just getting our pieces delivered to our clients on time was a challenge. However, we thank our loyal customers who appreciated the uniqueness of our garments and waited patiently.What are some of the greatest moments?
Every feedback, every review, every comment validates what we do, so it is a great moment every time we receive words of affirmation.How do you honor mother earth every day?
Waking up and being thankful for breathing a clean air.What does love mean to you?
Love is whatever moves us, lifts us, and motivates us.Life motto?
The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit.What does the term “Ecovocateur” mean to you?
Provocation for the eco-friendly.Call to action:
These Holidays, buy local, buy handmade, buy from people you know, buy from self-employed. Remember that the big stores don’t throw a “happy dance” when they make a sell. Let someone throw a “happy dance” this year.