Author Archives: Olibteam
Natalie Kay Smith: Ethical Fashion Icon and Creator of “Sustainably Chic”
We recently connected with Natalie Kay Smith, creator of our favorite Ethical Fashion blog “Sustainably Chic” to talk about her views on the rise of sustainable fashion. What inspired you to create Sustainably Chic? I studied fashion in college, and … Continue reading
Back To School Ethical Essentials
Make a real statement on campus this year with these must-have ethical fashion staples. A: Men’s Cotton Bomber Everlane. Everlane is a direct-to-consumer fashion brand that’s focused on “radical transparency” in their production and supply lines. B: Columba Crew Finisterre. Finisterre is a brand … Continue reading
Kelly Potts: Pro-Surfer and Mentor
Kelly Potts is a pro surfer who chose to use her talent to inspire the next generation of young female surfers. Her women-only surfing seminars aim to establish a tight knit group to help young girls not only improve their … Continue reading
East Africa’s 10 Best National Parks
East Africa is home to an astonishing range of landscapes and biodiversity, ripe to explore for the adventurous at heart. Whether savannah, rainforest, mountains or valleys, each location offers a truly unique and exciting prospect for the curious mind. We … Continue reading
How It’s Made, Oliberté Edition
Despite being one of the oldest products available, the leather shoe is a surprisingly complicated process. Following all of these steps while staying true to our Fair Trade principles made things even more complex, so we wanted to show you … Continue reading
Luke & Mark Willms: Co-Founders of MBUNTU Coffee and Safaris
For Luke and Mark Willms, the African continent has been a second home. Starting with early childhood trips for their father’s HIV/AIDS research foundation, the two brothers witnessed a side of Africa few travelers experience, and they were inspired. Flash … Continue reading
15 Of Our Favorite African Instagrams
We love Instagram for it’s ability to share experience and tell a story in an unprecedented way. Africa as a continent has a wealth of beauty and narrative that makes a perfect setting for an incredible documentation of the modern … Continue reading
How Fair Trade Helps Working Moms
Fair Trade policies have been instrumental in enriching the lives of artisans and producers the world over, ensuring positive and sustainable growth. One of the most important groups to receive these benefits have been working mothers, who use … Continue reading
Mother’s Day: Gifts with Purpose
Mother’s Day is on the horizon, and since many of us are still scrambling to find the perfect gift, we wanted to put in some legwork to help out! Here’s a small collection of products that go the … Continue reading
