These Native Goods has always been focused on promoting a more conscious approach to consumerism. Our mission is to raise awareness about manufacturing issues while providing ethical and sustainable alternatives to mass production. While the site is based around goods made within the USA, my own shopping choices also include a wider range of ethical companies, as well as second hand or vintage pieces. I have been interested in featuring some of my favorite global companies for awhile now and the release of Maiyets new collective proved a great opportunity to do just that.
Read MoreSundara Holistic
Every year when the seasons shift from summers heat to falls chill, my body starts feeling so dried out. Not just my skin but my whole body, like it has been zapped of all its moisture. Keira Kent of Sundara Holistic laid it out for me in a way that made perfect sense. She is a New York based Ayurvedic practitioner with her own beauty line (the above mentioned).
Read MoreHfS Collective
HfS or Hipsters For Sisters was founded by mother and daughter, Debra and Rachel Denniston; with the goal of liberating women from their excess baggage, while providing a sustainable option for their essentials. Debra (mother) came up with the idea for petite, hands free bags after years of dealing with the shoulder pain associated with heavy totes. She figured that if men could make it through their day with only the items they could fit in their pockets, women could too.
Read MoreBehavior LA | Repurposed collection
We featured this LA made shoe line on our blog last March, when their first collection launched. Some of the beautiful styles we initially fell in love with are still available, but they have also added a new Repurposed Collection to the mix. These pieces feature the same architectural silhouettes but this time, as the name suggests, they are constructed with repurposed fabric.
Read MoreEight + Sand
Based in the cities of Oakland and Austin the designers of Eight + Sand spend a fair amount of time on the road. They were inspired by the journey and an old rail yard saying meaning godspeed or "I hope you get where you're going and have what you need". Conductors would bid each other farewell by saying eight and sand, "eight for a wide-open throttle and sand on the rails to ensure a smooth ride". The company takes inspiration from the old in more ways than just the name, heirloom quality craftsmanship is the backbone of their designs. They strive to create pieces that fit in with the fewer better mindset, built to last, classic wardrobe staples.
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