Behind the Pattern

Telling the stories of underrepresented womxn in fashion. Discover inclusive, sustainable and ethical fashion brands led by womxn, BIPOC, LGBTQIA and more.

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"When people buy a $10 t-shirt, they are unaware of the social and ethical costs of that purchase. Behind the money they save, there are underpaid workers working in dangerous conditions...." -Ren Buenviaje, founder of @commonskies_ Read our Q&A with Ren! https://t.co/JVn3yqfD00

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"Being cooped up indoors all the time had me feeling nostalgic, so I started having my old travel photos professionally printed. They looked unexpectedly great, and I wondered what they would look like on a t-shirt." -Ren Buenviaje of @commonskies_ https://t.co/JVn3yqfD00

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"With @commonskies_ I want to create a brand where people are able to envision themselves in the clothes, regardless of who they are or where they come from." -Ren Buenviaje #inclusive #fashion #BIPOC Read our interview: https://t.co/JVn3yqfD00

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We caught up this week with Ren Buenviaje, the Filipina American founder of travel-inspired apparel brand @commonskies_ Her clothes are cool and comfortable—perfect for both lounging at home and going out. #BIPOC #sustainablefashion Read our blog: https://t.co/JVn3yqfD00

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During my last trip to Vietnam ... I visited the family who has been making our horn pieces. When I see them and interact with them, I don’t just see them as our supplier; I see them as family members. -Jessica Phan, founder of @hathorwayshop #sustainablefashion

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"Instead of throwing the flawed pieces away, I decided to evolve the design and turn it into something completely different—the Vui Mung. Today, it has become one of my bestsellers." —Jessica Phan, founder of @hathorwayshop
Read our interview: https://t.co/20SLjxNVm7

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"Today, our products are made-to-order so that we aren’t overproducing, cluttering the land and encouraging unnecessary waste." —Jessica Phan, founder of @hathorwayshop #sustainablefashion #accessories #jewelry #ecofriendly
Read our interview here: https://t.co/20SLjxNVm7

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"Besides creating green products that use natural materials like reclaimed horns and woven rattan, we are conscious of our manufacturing process and packaging materials." —Jessica Phan, founder of @hathorwayshop #sustainablefashion
Read our interview here: https://t.co/20SLjxNVm7

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During my last trip to Vietnam ... I visited the family who has been making our horn pieces. When I see them and interact with them, I don’t just see them as our supplier; I see them as family members.

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Jessica Phan, the founder of @hathorwayshop, makes beautiful, #sustainable #accessories using buffalo horns from #Vietnam. We connected with her to talk about her business, her background and #sustainablefashion. Read our blog here: https://t.co/BGX2ruK1g2

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"There was a design flaw in one of my other #earring designs; it wouldn’t dangle properly because I didn’t take gravity into consideration. Instead of throwing the flawed pieces away, I decided to evolve the #design and turn it into something completely different—the Vui Mung."

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Full Court is a tennis-inspired activewear brand by African American designer Marguerite Wade that marries fashion and functional fitness. Buy here: https://t.co/hmJ3GmJn94

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Athleisure vibes

If your New Year's resolution was to get fit, you might want to start by checking out these POC-led #activewear brands. #Athletic #fashion #inclusive

Read our blog post here: https://t.co/KeVzPxQOJL

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NubiaNatalie was founded by Natalie Arribeno, who partners with traditional artisans in rural Mexico to produce eco-friendly activewear. Buy here: https://t.co/PpnsdQkTys

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Kaarem is a Brooklyn-based brand focused on details and quality founded by designers Chuong Pham and Kathy Minh Bach, who are inspired by their Vietnamese heritage.
Buy the Saccha Layered Onesie: https://t.co/AtRzWbdQJb

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Holiday party looks
This holiday season, spice up your wardrobe by shopping at #inclusive #fashion brands. Here's some suggestions from BIPOC-led companies to get started!
Read our blog post: https://t.co/QeAfmkIRfP

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Jibri is a plus-size label founded by Black designer Jasmine Elder to create clothes for the fashion-conscious, curvy woman. Buy the Long-sleeved Slouch Maxi Dress: https://t.co/nOx0fLDojG