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About ConstanceWC

I am currently in the process of launching constance, a line of luxury handwoven textiles for fashion and home. I am a former Associate Professor in the Fashion Design Department at The Illinois Institute of Art - Chicago campus. And I am passionate about fair trade in the textile and apparel industries.

U.S. Secretary of State’s 2010 Award for Corporate Excellence: Denimatrix

Here is a great example of a company in the textile industry who respects its employees. Free medical and dental care is provided to the employees at Denimatrix; this includes preventive care, prenatal care, and regular check-ups for their children. Educational opportunities are also available to them. This is a great example of fair trade reaching into the fashion industry. Continue reading