SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER…….OR MAYBE NOT
- Mata Traders
- 19 Jul, 2013
Have you been busy this summer taking classes? Have midterms got ya down? Well for a smarty pants like you, here’s an idea for a... Read More ››
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Have you been busy this summer taking classes? Have midterms got ya down? Well for a smarty pants like you, here’s an idea for a... Read More ››
Check out our new video, The Making of the Shibuya Street Dress. Read More ››
Are you scrambling through your closet right now, looking for the perfect outfit for the 4th of July party you have to be at in... Read More ››
Here’s our designer, Kristin, and intern/model, Mallika, demonstrating how to ride a camel. Read More ››
Hey, Mata fans! Have you seen our Obi Crescent dress in red? It’s comfortable, breezy, and perfect for watching fireworks. I think you see where we’re... Read More ››
I just needed an excuse to post these photos from a store front in Nikko, Japan. We love cats around here. Read More ››
Meet Leela, Uma, and Gopi. They are stitchers who create the intricate embroidery and applique found on many of our garments and accessories. See them... Read More ››
This is the story of what happens when 2 people have babies. Well, specifically, when those 2 people are my best friends, and they get... Read More ››
…doesn’t necessarily stay in Vegas (Matawear goes anywhere)! Last week my mom and I escaped to fabulous Las Vegas for some fun in the sun,... Read More ››
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain Start here – buy a Lonely Planet Peru and you’re off on your honeymoon! ... Read More ››
It’s a new year! And that means new shows, new trends, and new inspiration! Here are the hot trends we’ve been spotting for jewelry this... Read More ››
The next generation of fashionistas walked the runway last week at Northside College Prep High School in Chicago. They rocked the looks, but the coolest... Read More ››
Looking for tips on how to bring your Mata cotton clothing into the chilly winter? Then keep an eye on October Rebel, who has a knack... Read More ››
Mata Traders is a fair trade fashion company, and we take both parts of that description very seriously. Our clothes and jewelry are manufactured by... Read More ››
You might have noticed (here and here) that we have a thing for Project Runway. The truth is that we have a thing for reality TV in... Read More ››
In September, Kristin and I visited the women’s cooperative in Nepal that makes many of our dresses, tops, and pants. It was so amazing to get to know... Read More ››
From the owner of Mint Green Boutique in Davenport, IA, comes this lovely family photo. How awesome are the pink & tan stripes with the Applique Plume skirt? Read More ››
Wondering how to transition your favorite Mata pieces into fall?Let me show you how I do it! Read More ››