Ethical shopping choices online for the conscientious consumer. Stepping away from sweatshops and supporting the designers and producers of fashion around the world :) We also encourage you to purchase organic fabrics whenever possible, better for you and the environment. xo
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Some really "cool" finds for those of you looking foward to warmer weather! Beautiful Azure Tie-dye dress, cute eco-friendly, vegan shoes, and gorgeous gourd handbag. Truly unique fashions from around the world for your next travel adventure, armchair travellers included ;)
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Fair trade gemstone jewelry in an array of colours and styles, including beautiful pendants, earrings, and rings
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Time to get cozy! Unique fashions from the Andes for your Fall and Winter wardrobe from Novica. Genuine, artisan-made alpaca wool sweaters.
Fair trade fashions directly support the artists and suppliers involved - ship from the USA or country of origin
(Please note: you will likely have to pay duty on your shipments from Novica to Canada)
Below: organic and fair trade fashions and accessories from The Greater Good Network
Fair trade fashions directly support the artists and suppliers involved - ship from the USA or country of origin
(Please note: you will likely have to pay duty on your shipments from Novica to Canada)
Below: organic and fair trade fashions and accessories from The Greater Good Network
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While tunics may not immediately sound like a style for everyone, Greater Good Network offers an expanding array of colours, patterns and styles for all occasions. For those of us who are unable or unwilling to wear tight-fitting fashions, tunics are a great, versatile option. Dress them up or down for a more casual or formal look, or for different kinds of weather. Tunics are a lightweight option for travelling as well!
shop with your conscience! organic & vegan styles, eco-friendly fashions, fair trade, sweatshop-free clothing, shoes & accessories online
Beautiful fair trade fashion from the National Geographic's online shop "Novica."
Gorgeous designs from around the globe, with international shipping.
Gorgeous designs from around the globe, with international shipping.
New! Upcycled soda pop can tabs made into "chain mail" belts - made in Brazil! Please click on image to shop now.
Take a look at more gorgeous fair trade jewelry from Novica in truly unique men's and ladies sterling silver rings here!
Some of our favourites: Check out the Greater Good Network to support charities including animal rescue, hunger relief, rainforest protection and more! So many fun fashions and great prices too!
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Lovely handmade sweaters, celtic jewellery and more - gift baskets too - shipped directly from Ireland :)
All styles of aran sweaters and a wide range of colours!
All styles of aran sweaters and a wide range of colours!
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Please see my Fair Trade page for more jewellery and clothing choices that support artisans around the world :)
New! Organic, sweatshop-free hemp fashions from Rawganique - made in the USA, Europe & Canada
Also available here: organic fabric by the yard: hemp, cotton and linen
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Also available here: organic fabric by the yard: hemp, cotton and linen
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Vegan hemp shoes from Rawganique - made in Europe, ship from the USA
His & Hers! Organic hemp and cotton cargo pants, dungarees and corduroy
Or once again, please feel free to browse my own designs on Cafepress, including various styles of shopping bags, jewelry (pendants, charms, rings, earrings), extraordinary flip flops, bandanas and more (please browse by design).
Designed in Canada and printed in the USA.
New! A variety of fashions featuring my new mandala designs, seen here (above): his & hers pajamas.
I am also reorganizing my selection of women's organic cotton t-shirts (below).
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Above: Green alpaca wool sweater from Novica; patchwork jacket, toque, mitts and rainbow touchscreen gloves from Greater Good (yes, you can use your phone with them!)
Below, even more from Novica: ethical fashions for men and women; sweaters, dresses, robes and more.
Thoughtful gifts for any occasion!
Enjoy reading about the country of origin as well as stories about the artisans themselves when you shop at Novica.
Know where your clothes come from :)
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Below, even more from Novica: ethical fashions for men and women; sweaters, dresses, robes and more.
Thoughtful gifts for any occasion!
Enjoy reading about the country of origin as well as stories about the artisans themselves when you shop at Novica.
Know where your clothes come from :)
(Please click on banners and images to Shop Now)
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A Fun Little Cautionary Tale for Online Shoppers: If it seems too good to be true....
You know what I'm talking about.. those shops that keep popping up in your Facebook feed, super-low prices and all, it can be hard to resist!
You know what I'm talking about.. those shops that keep popping up in your Facebook feed, super-low prices and all, it can be hard to resist!
Fashion Flop - AKA: A Moment of Shame: People, I am not immune to falling for those super cheap fashion deals online, especially during my long years of financial hardship, and I am not here to speak ill of any particular website, but I have a feeling that, more often than not, a compromise on ethical shopping standards also means disappointment in other ways... I'm not sure if you can adequately tell from these pics, but the shapeless, ill-fitting item I received when I decided to treat myself did not exactly meet my expectations... I do NOT promote these kinds of online shops anywhere on artsciencespirit.com.
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You know what they say... yes, it has happened more than once. At least in the first case the product got delivered! I never did receive this pendant... and shipping wasn't even free! So this is my little "all online shopping is not created equal" live-and-learn piece of advice for you: where you shop matters for more reasons than one. I eventually figured out that Shopify sites like the one where I ordered this pendant are often just trying to make a quick buck selling merchandise from Ali Express in China (note: when this is the case, it is possible for you to order the item directly from Ali Express yourself and save a lot of money!). Something to watch out for: are you seeing the same cool items popping up on Facebook with different shop names? When you go to the shop, are they clear about where the products are made? Does it seem "to good to be true?" All of the websites and products I promote on artsciencespirit.com come from real businesses with my personal seal of approval for customer satisfaction, and the added benefits of doing good in the world. Hopefully I have learned my lesson this time! (Nobody's perfect). xo
Please note: this page contains affiliate links which may result in my receiving a small commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking. As always, I only promote products and websites that I believe in, and that I feel meet the criteria of my website, taking steps toward healthier living in a kinder world ;)
