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child exploitation manufacturing clothes

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It’s Fashion Revolution Week, an initiative that encourages people to question the origins of their clothes and stand up against child exploitation. The sad reason behind this cause is because unfortunately, there are still brands that take advantage of unethical child labor laws, creating garments that come at a heavy cost to people and the planet. All just […]

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what is sustainable fashion

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What is sustainable fashion? Sustainability has two different definitions. The first is the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level, and the second is the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance (according to Google dictionary). When it comes to sustainable fashion, we refer to both […]

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what is fast fashion?

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Due to recent news and current trends, lots of people are left asking “What is fast fashion?” Well, fast fashion is like the fast food of the fashion industry. When you boil it down to its simplest terms, it’s where you pay much less for something and end up not quite fully satisfied. Just like […]

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For ArtistsGet Inspiration & Ideas

bold patterns

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Welcome to the 2nd addition of Meet the Contrado Artists: Pattern Design- Bright and Bold In the last addition of meet the artists, we took an in depth look at the lives and techniques of various Contrado artists. Today we are diving into a more specific category, colorful patterns. The chosen artists never shy away […]

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meet the artists

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Art is in the eye of the beholder and our extensive online marketplace is filled with a plethora of amazing talent. From pattern and surface designers to graffiti artists, and fine artists to illustrators, our #ContradoCreatives are an amazing bunch, who, with our help, are building their own brands to unleash into the world. With […]

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what is a kimono

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When traditional fashion fuses with contemporary style, beautiful things can happen. At Contrado, we love creating exciting clothing, which inspires our customers to design. One of our favorite pieces of personalized apparel, is the customized kimono. This adaptable and beautiful piece has been designed in-house. It combines influences from the classic kimono jacket, and mixes them with […]

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ruler, thread, scissors

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Whether you sew for a profession or just sew for fun, knowing this sewing guide is the first step to showing you know your stuff. All professions, crafts and industries have their own terms and acronyms, and sewing is no exception. There are so many words, phrases and sayings that might make you scratch your […]

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best fabrics for suits

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With the Oscars fast-approaching, you’re bound to see some fabulous outfits hitting the red carpet. Stunning gowns, spiffy suits, and glamour from head to toe. Even if you’re not one of the lucky ones with an invite to the most prestigious award show in town, you can still look the part with the perfect suit. […]

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best fabrics cosplay

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Playing dress-up is a childhood pastime that is just as fun now as it was then. But costume making has evolved since the days of fashioning capes out of trash bags and applying blotchy face paint. The Cosplay that we know today is a giant subculture and community where TV, film, gaming, comic book fans take the fancy dress to the next level, […]

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best fabrics for underwear

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When it comes to the best fabric for underwear and lingerie, it will all depend on your….desired usage, if you know what I mean. From sexy baby dolls to the more practical slips for defining your shape, lingerie can be worn alone or as underwear. Making your own lingerie is an empowering sewing project, especially as you get to make something perfectly […]

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