At Marcella, we use mainly sustainable materials. We dramatically minimize textile waste - a symptom of the fashion industry's chronic overproduction problem - in a highly innovative way. On this Earth Day, however, we're focused most on one aspect of sustainability that is valued all too insufficiently in our industry: ensuring that garment workers are compensated in a generous, SUSTAINABLE way.
Taking care of our staff as we do, we're lucky to count on an incredible team, most of which has been with Marcella for years on end. Step inside our atelier to meet a few of the special individuals who craft your clothes, where every stitch, cut, and detail come together to create pieces you'll love for years to come.
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Thank you for sharing the stories of these clothing artists. The love for their craft shows in the details of every piece. There is nothing like seeing the maker of the clothes that I have purchased. Now I feel connected to those who made my purchase. I will continue to support them because your company is a Good ship. You build the relationship and friendship with the woman who make and buy your clothes.
You’re the needle for the world!
Mary
I’m so happy to finally see these hard working people get recognition. I grew up with one such professional. My mom like many immigrant women and men used her skills to help our small family. She sacrificed long days in not very conducive to her health situations but she always looked ahead. Studying patter making and design. Hard work and talent took her to many heights. She even had a studio in our basement. Before I started my journalism career she would make these fabulous designs for me to ‘show off’ as I like to say. She is now 97 and although not sewing she could teach someone like me her many skills.
As a storyteller and documentarian I love focusing on on individuals like you have done and inspire the generations to come. Bravo Marcella I love your designs and message. I would love if possible to contribute to your team, bringing in small snippets stories like the ones showcased above. What brought these ladies to this profession, how did they survive and many more. What is their lives like at work and beyond.
Anyway thank you for your message.
TERESA C CEBRIAN
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