Anyone Else Looking For Some Inspiration? Positivity and optimism are not the same thing. Positivity in this current cultural moment would seek to paint a rosy picture of all the reasons why this global pandemic is a “good thing”, or at least aim to showcase all the silver linings…
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April 29, 2020We weren’t planning on doing this… actually there were a number reasons why I didn’t want KNOWN SUPPLY to jump into making “face masks”. A few of the main ones were: • Originally the need was much more about personal protective equipment (PPE) for medical staff and we…
READ MOREHave An Answer For #WhoMadeMyClothes?
April 22, 2020Plainly Put, Talk Is Cheap There has been a growing demand from thoughtful shoppers (aka YOU) to know more about where their clothing is coming from and what it’s made of. This conversation has grown exponentially over the past 5 years and one group has played a major role…
READ MOREThe Weakest Link In The (Supply) Chain The uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened as the weeks pass and new versions of “normal” set in for each of us. The questions surrounding the reintegration of business and gatherings loom heavy on everyone’s minds.
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March 31, 2020Intention In A Time Of Quarantine I have had this theory milling about in my head for some time… I believe we see more beauty in things the longer we allow ourselves to experience them and this goes for places, people, and ourselves. I first had this realization…
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March 24, 2020Lending A Helping Hand In A Time Of Need The global pandemic crisis we are experiencing is impacting every person on the planet. Never in our lifetime have we seen such an all-encompassing issue, and yet we believe there are positive learnings to be taken away from this abrupt…
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March 16, 2020Acknowledging Our Interconnectedness We often talk about how much we share in common as humans and how interconnected we all are. Both in the experiences and emotions we collectively share, as well as our supply chains and the humans involved at every step of the items we use. For…
READ MOREEthical is for Everyone
January 21, 2020There’s No More “Us vs. Them” Friends, it’s 2020. At the dawn of this new decade, it’s important that we pause and reflect on the progress made in the ethical fashion movement thus far, as well as where we collectively continue to fall short. I don’t think there is…
READ MOREHoliday Gift Guide 2019
December 11, 2019Here is a collection of some of our best-selling items & staff favorites to help you get started on your gift giving journey this year. Ultimately, you can’t go wrong with products that are ethically & sustainably made. Each gift is accompanied by a story or empowerment and…
READ MORECelebrating People This Cyber Monday
December 1, 2019A Different Kind of Holiday Tradition This fall we traveled to India to visit with some of the fair trade partners who produce all of our apparel (view a recap post from the trip HERE). It was a special…
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