Thursday Style Section: Mata Traders

Brand Name: Mata Traders Website: matatraders.com Instagram: @matatraders

For our Fashion Revolution Week edition of Thursday Style we are focusing on Mata Traders. This Chicago-based company specializes in unique, classic fair trade apparel and accessories using traditional handmade techniques as well as organic and upcycled materials.

Mata Traders isn’t just about a flattering fit. They celebrate the talents and culture of the individuals who create their products. By supporting the groups of traditional fabric producers and jewelry makers who remain active today, they're helping to keep the art of handmade alive. Artisans utilizing techniques like hand embroidery, block printing, jewelry making, and screen printing have made Mata Traders the spunky, stylish brand it has become.

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Spring/Summer New Arrivals

The 2020 Spring/Summer Collection launched on March 15th.

Now for the most important question... WHO DO YOU HANG WITH?

Mata Traders aligns with companies such as ModCloth, People Tree, Amour Vert, and Anthropologie. Their values and focus on craftsmanship is paramount.

When you purchase items from their collection you're not only supporting a local small business, but also supporting their "mission to ‘fashion a better world’ by creating designs that celebrate a woman’s originality and empower her to use her dollar for change... bringing fair wages to artisans in India and Nepal."

We curated a Spring/Summer capsule collection using a mix of items available from Mata Traders, ModCloth, People Tree, Amour Vert, and Anthropologie. Each piece is linked below.

Spring/Summer Capsule Collection

Amour Vert Mayson Bomber

Mata Traders Chilmark Dress Gold

Mata Traders Two Way Tank Yellow Linen

People Tree Mia Broderie Blouse In White

ModCloth Flawless Fridays Faux-Wrap Top

Mata Traders Secret Garden Top Cream

Anthropologie Pilcro Jeans

Anthropologie Hedda Jumpsuit

Amour Vert Frankie Wide Leg Pants

Mata Traders Brighton Skirt Yellow Linen

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