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Monday, January 24, 2011

Certified Clothing is Here





And as Ted and I prepare ourselves for yet another snow day, we have made sure this time we are stocked up on cheap red wine, local, frozen raspberries for pancakes and of course indoor activities. Playing monopoly, or watching 5 movies is just too boring and we all know there's only so thumb wrestling the thumbs can handle. But perhaps, after two or three glasses of vino, the claustrophobicness of 350 square feet and the inability to spend money (AKA, we are too broke for online shopping) means....spontaneous underwear dancing. Turn the beat around baby.
On another note, Trans Fair (the mecca of fair trade certification, based in San Fran) after 3 years, has finally slapped it's label onto clothing! I did discover this on my snow day indeed! Transfair is taking the lead in this, and not only does this mean we will know clothing is organic and sustainable, but also FAIR. From the making of the fabric, to the production, to the tailoring- they will label the whole process fair. Europe has been kicking our ass in this process, so it's about time this has happened. Look for the black and white label or this logo to ensure what you are buying is fair:

    So there is now no reason, but to strut yourself in only fair trade polos and tees. Check out Tompkins Point and Hae. These are really easy ways to make a small difference. The polos cost the same as Ralph Lauren and the tees are great for printing on. 

Get your fair on. Get your whistling on. Get your underwear on.

                                                                                            
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2 comments:

  1. KirstenJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Hey there, Slavemaster!
    I thought you might like to know about these groups in the fashion industry. I wonder if Fair trade is on their bullet list?
    PARADOX
    www.paradoxmfc.com
    A community of professionals in the fashion Industry seeking integrity as we face the challenges and opportunities of our industry

    MODELS FOR CHRIST
    www.modelsforchrist.com
    Models For Christ seeks to encourage and strengthen the spiritual growth of all who are involved in the Fashion Industry. They connect working fashion professionals in Paris, Milan, Tokyo, and other major fashion capitals around the world. Models, photographers, agents, designers, makeup artists, and other professionals involved in the fashion business are part of this non-profit organization based in New York.

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  2. PamFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    You crack me up! You put up a video of your half naked husband whistling and dancing. Love and miss you guys! Way to have fun even when it's dreary. Hey, your apartment looks great! Every time I see the green it makes me happy.

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