Fair Trade Fashion: Classic Clutches from Madagascar & Cambodia
Ta Prohm Butterfly Clutches ($28.67).
Don’t ruin that perfect night-out outfit with the same gigantasaurus bag you carry to work. A classic clutch is the perfect accent to a look that’s made for play—and these beauties are Fair Trade made, too!
First, meet Kong, a designer, mother and landmine survivor who supports a community of Cambodian women—many with disabilities—by training them and providing employment through her company Ta Prohm, which is Fair Trade certified. Priced less than $30, we’re snapping up Ta Prohm Butterfly Clutches in every color.
And, as seen on our home page, we’re also in love with Eloise, a classic clutch accented by a Plaza-worthy black bow. Fair Trade made in Madagascar from raffia and lined with cotton, this $78 bag goes with everything—and can take you anywhere.
Think October’s all about pink ribbons? Think again. October also happens to be Fair Trade month, which shines the light on the idea of manufacturing products from clothing to chocolate at a living wage in order to alleviate poverty, reduce inequality, and create opportunities for farmers and artisans, including women, who produce the majority of fair trade goods. We found ridiculously inexpensive jewelry from Morocco, Fair Trade made dresses from Africa, chic clutches from Madagascar and Cambodia and super-soft sweaters and scarves from Bolivia and Mexico, all available at one of our favorite sustainable online retailers, Ethical Ocean, where our readers get 10% off through October 31st with “EcoStiletto1” at check out (please note that prices may vary slightly due to currency market fluctuations).
