Textile Design with Amanda Caronia
- Mata Traders
- 20 Sep, 2018
Mata Love: April S.
- Katie Gavenda
- 16 Jan, 2018
I was raised to be thrifty. My family and I were always looking for “a good deal,” so we often shopped sales and clearance racks.... Read More ››
BACK TO THE BOOKS (& BACKPACKS)
- Mata Traders
- 19 Sep, 2017
Fall is the perfect time to get back to the books, whether you’re headed to class or not. Grab one of our recommended reads, your... Read More ››
MUCH ADO ABOUT IKAT
- Mata Traders
- 07 Sep, 2017
Ladies with a yen for compassionate fashion make a statement with both their wardrobes and their dollars. They set high standards for style (unique), quality (impeccable)... Read More ››
23 SPRING/SUMMER MATA STYLES FOR PETITES!
- Mata Traders
- 24 Jul, 2017
It can be hard shopping as a petite! While everyone has challenges when searching for new clothes, petites have to be on the lookout for items... Read More ››
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Red, White, & Blue Giveaway 2017 [Giveaway Closed]
- Mata Traders
- 21 Jun, 2017
As temperatures rise here in Chicago, so does our excitement: Summer is finally here! That means donning some flirty sandals, floppy sunhats, and your favorite... Read More ››
HIT THE BEACH WITH MATA
- Mata Traders
- 14 Jun, 2017
It’s that time of year again: beach season! But just because your mind might be on summer vacation, doesn’t mean your ethical shopping habits have to... Read More ››
From Paper to Print : Behind the Design of the Spring '17 Collection
- Mata Traders
- 17 May, 2017
Hello! I’m Katelyn, one of the textile designers here at Mata Traders. With our Spring/Summer ‘17 collection off to such a great start, I thought... Read More ››
SPRING BREAK STYLE
- Katie Gavenda
- 15 Mar, 2017
Dust off your flips flops and grab the sunnies – your escape from winter doldrums has arrived. Meet Mata’s new Spring/Summer 2017 collection! Read More ››
BEHIND THE SEAMS: A SPECIAL Q & A WITH KRISTIN
- Katie Gavenda
- 02 Feb, 2017
By now, you’re well aware that we specialize in unique prints and original designs – we create our own clothing and jewelry from start to finish. The... Read More ››
OUR TEAM’S MATA HOLIDAY WISH LIST
- Katie Gavenda
- 17 Dec, 2016
While many of our wish lists have some wants (“needs,” really) from other amazing ethical companies, most of us started by looking right in our... Read More ››
LOOKS MADE FOR MINGLING
- Mata Traders
- 02 Nov, 2016
Hi! I’m Mary, a college student interning at Mata Traders this fall, and I’m here to share some festive looks for the holiday season. It’s... Read More ››
FALL FASHION TO BEAT THE COLD IN STYLE
- Mata Traders
- 16 Sep, 2016
Hi, I’m Elizabeth, a college student interning at Mata, and I’m here to share some styling tips for the fall season! Read More ››
10 TIPS ON HOW TO START SHOPPING CONSCIOUSLY
- Mata Traders
- 24 Aug, 2016
So, you’ve read about the environmental and social damages of fast fashion and the failure of retailers or factories to adequately improve working conditions and you’ve decided to make the... Read More ››
BEAT THE HEAT WITH THESE SUMMER STYLES!
- Mata Traders
- 15 Aug, 2016
If your summer style inspiration has dried up in the August heat, fear not – Mata is here to help! We’ve got outfit ideas for everything... Read More ››
AN ETHICAL WEDDING MUST-HAVE: FAIR TRADE BRIDESMAID DRESSES
- Mata Traders
- 28 Jul, 2016
Planning a wedding comes with many choices, and for the conscious-minded bride, finding the right fair trade products on that special day is one of... Read More ››