The 2011 Fair Trade Collection from SET Boutique proves that fashion can be ethical, and fair trade can be stylish.
Why You'll Love SET Boutique SET Boutique retails clothing and accessories that are made ethically, with no ties to worker exploitation or sweatshops. I invite you to learn more about the Support Ethical Trade philosophy by visiting the About page. And click here for an article on the story behind SET Boutique. Why You'll Love the Fair Trade Collection I launched SET Boutique in June 2010 and the majority of products are purchased from fair trade wholesalers. I am now ready to design exclusive SET Boutique branded clothing and accessories. I traveled to Nepal in November 2010 to meet with three extraordinary fair trade vendors that produce sweaters, woven womens wear, and bags. In addition to providing generous pay and benefits, each vendor offers eco-friendly options such as organic cotton, bamboo fabric, and natural sweater yarns that are free of dyes.
The collection includes woven tops, skirts, dresses, sweaters, and bags. The styling is modern, easy to wear, and takes fair trade fashion a step above the stereotypical images of ethnic print tunics, sack dresses, and sling bags. I'm out to prove that fashion can be ethical, and fair trade can be stylish. You'll find custom SET Boutique prints in draped bamboo fabric, and New Zealand Merino wool that is hand spun and hand knit into cozy sweaters. I'll be adding photos to the updates tab to show you more details from the collection, so check back often!
Your funding will help me design and deliver exclusive styles through Summer and Fall 2011.
Here is a breakdown of how the funds will be used: - Sampling costs - Purchasing SET Boutique labels and hang tags - Purchasing inventory - If funding exceeds 100% the additional amount will be used for the photo shoot Thank you so much for reading about my project, and for passing it along to as many people as you know! And a huge thank you (and hug!) for your funding!
I won't let you down and I am committed to updating you! You are joining a fun project where everyone wins.
Website: www.SETboutique.com
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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on April 4, 2011.
Funding period
Jan 2, 2011 -
Apr 4, 2011
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Everyone that donates receives recognition on the SET Boutique blog. I can even list your own website if you have one. You scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours!
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A dedicated social media post thanking you for your funding (either on facebook or twitter). I am happy to include a link to your website if you have one.
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A personal thank you sent on a fair trade greeting card, with a SET Boutique sticker.
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A Support Ethical Trade tote bag (made by trafficking survivors with organic, fair trade cotton).
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Pre-order the Smocked Blouse (see sketch on updates tab). You choose the color, and size (S, M, L, XL). The website retail will be higher so you are getting an exclusive deal.
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Pre-order the Pleated Tunic (see sketch on updates tab. You choose the color, and size (S, M, L, XL). The website retail will be higher so you are getting an exclusive deal.
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A $75 gift certificate to www.SETboutique.com
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One spool of 100% hand spun wool from a fair trade producer in Nepal. Use it for your own project. And send me a photo of what you make if you want to be featured on the blog!
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3 yards of SET Boutique exclusive printed bamboo/viscose fabric. Print is screen printed by hand at a fair trade factory in Nepal. Use it for your own project. And send me a photo of what you make if you want to be featured on the blog!
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3 exclusive samples from the collection. Please specify your size. You will receive them before production begins, and way before they are on the website. This is a sneak preview. The samples will not be marked or mutilated, and they will be packed in a Support Ethical Trade tote bag.
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One of each item from the collection. This includes one of each color as well! You only need to specify your size. Items will be delivered in two shipments: Summer and Fall.
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Your own custom fair trade outfit! I will help you create designs (or you can send your own), and will have one of each design custom made by a fair trade producer in Nepal. Your outfit can include 2-3 pieces depending on what you want.
