Sometimes people ask me, why did I decide to jump in and start this business? What is my passion and what does it mean to me? I believe in being part of a positive change in how the fashion industry produces clothing, from the fibers to the factory. Mostly, I care about how the industry […]
The fabrics were chosen for various qualities. First and foremost, the fabrics are chosen based on my commitment to sustainability. There are many factors to take into consideration right there. This can be its own topic! For my first line, Spring/Summer 2015, the fabrics have all been sourced from Pickering International, who specializes in […]
I have made plenty of resolutions that I didn’t keep, just like everyone else. But one resolution actually stuck, and led to one change after another. It was my 2012 resolution. I resolved to not buy any newly produced conventionally grown cotton. Why I chose that is the topic for another story. I wasn’t perfect […]
I am now gearing up for production. Until now, I have been working on one prototype at a time, tweaking fit and style. Now seeing the multiples of the same garment, all in a row, really gives it the feel of going into production! After working on developing the line (for months!), the task now is […]
I found a great blog post today from The Petite Shop on what is petite and who is petite. This is part of why I started EcoPetites: many petite women, like myself, have been frustrated with the lack of options, or struggle to make due with ill-fitting regular clothing sizes. Read on, friends! http://thepetiteshop.com/blogs/blog/16857815-what-is-petite-anyway
Hello everyone! EcoPetites, a new brand of eco-friendly clothing for petite women, is launching. You will find new information and keep up to date with what my business is doing here. You will also find out about the fabrics and what is behind my passion. Stay in touch! List one topic you would like to read about by […]