Press Releases
Indigenous partners with Green Mountain Energy, offset 33 tons of CO2 emissions.
April 19th, 2010
Matt Reynolds owns Indigenous Designs, a certified organic apparel company that sources over 1,000 hand-knitting artisans, located mainly in South America. His company uses natural fibers utilizing silk, wool, alpaca, Tencel, and organic cotton. With their partners Green Mountain Energy, they offset 33 tons of CO2 emissions generated and prevent the sequestration of 4,300 trees.
Indigenous helps keep Hollywood celebrities looking eco-fabulous.
February 18, 2010
Indigenous Designs, a leading provider of organic, fair trade apparel, helps keep Hollywood celebrities looking eco-fabulous. Celebrities can be seen sporting the clothing that has elegance and élan, and is also progressive for people and our planet. With the green movement spreading across the globe, individuals are making an effort to take simple steps to save the Earth. Nowhere is this movement more visible than in Hollywood, where celebs are now seen everywhere from the red carpet to the Green Carpet displaying eco-friendly and socially responsible messages.
Indigenous Partner Jessica Rodriguez Recognized by Hilary Clinton.
December 11, 2009
When Jessica Rodriguez stepped up to address the audience in Washington, D.C. along side of Hillary Clinton at the first Pathways to Prosperity Women Entrepreneurs Conference in October, it was a step that few would have imagined her taking just one decade ago--least of all, perhaps Jessica herself. But the journey that led her to be chosen as an honored guest at the U.S. State Department's Pathways to Prosperity Program, recognizing woman-owned businesses throughout the developing world, was one that Jessica set in motion many years ago, with the support of Indigenous Designs, a fair trade and organic fashion company, based outside of San Francisco, CA.
Indigenous Organic, Fair Trade Apparel Unveils Vibrant Color Stories and Casual Lifestyle Appeal in Spring 2008 Collections
April 17, 2008
It's not easy being green when it's about values that drive a company from its roots up. Indigenous, committed to organic, fair trade premium apparel since 1994, combines values rooted in sustainability with broadly appealing lifestyle apparel for spring 2008. Crisp and fresh, the latest line features coordinating casual lifestyle collections that combine artisan craftsmanship with modern, contemporary designs.
Indigenous Brings Spirit, Character to Fall 2008 Organic Fair Trade Apparel
April 1, 2008
Fair trade organic apparel pioneer Indigenous further diversifies its artisanal designs for fall 2008 with 11 distinctive collections that may be interchangeably styled for the workplace or the weekend.
Handmade by artisans in Indigenous-initiated cooperatives around the globe, the fall line effortlessly merges the company's inherent warmth and character with earth-friendly fibers in chic, easy to wear silhouettes. Varying concentrations of eclectic urban flavor and subtly ethnic handcrafted details account for nuances in individual style across all collections, as does an expanded selection of premium accessories also featuring Indigenous' proprietary fiber blends.
Indigenous Organic Apparel Takes Eco-Fashion and Preventative Health Concepts to the Runway with the thinkVitality Fashion Show
February 25, 2008
Fair trade organic apparel pioneer Indigenous has united with thinkproducts and numerous socially responsible fashion design teams to showcase the latest in sustainable apparel while benefiting Susan G. Komen for the Cure at the second annual thinkVitality Fashion Show.
Indigenous Gifts Green Steps® to Outdoor Industry Association Eco Working Group
September 10, 2007
Eco Working Group to lead the industry's future efforts to expand environmental sustainability.
Green Steps® founder and Indigenous Designs CEO Scott Leonard announced the intent to gift the Green Steps brand and trademarks to the newly formed Outdoor Industry Association Eco Working Group, for oversight and use in the outdoor industry.
Bundle Up or Hunker Down with Organic Fair Trade Fashions from Indigenous
July 23, 2007
This winter, dress the pages of your cool weather fashion spreads with fabulous, handmade knitwear from Indigenous organic, fair trade apparel.
Known for its commitment to offering premium, artisancrafted organic apparel that is as appealing to the eye as it is to the conscience, Indigenous shines especially bright in the fall and winter seasons when the warmth and versatility of the company's unique, highquality yarns can be maximally demonstrated.
Indigenous Designs featured in Wall Street Journal and CNBC
July 18, 2007
Indigenous has been mentioned on two nationally recognized news organizations this week.
Wall Street reporter, Gwendolyn Bounds reports:
Indigenous Designs Corp. prides itself as a truly green supplier. Its women's clothing is made from all-natural, sustainable materials, such as organic cotton, silk and alpaca. It adheres to strict fair-trade manufacturing practices overseas, runs its U.S. corporate office on solar power and encourages employees to bike to work.
But all that feel-good stuff isn't what the Santa Rosa, Calif., company pushed when it met with executives from the Dillard's Inc. department-store chain at a trade show earlier this year. Instead, the apparel maker talked up fashion, design, and price -- mentioning the organic and fair-trade chit only as an extra bonus.
Indigenous Designs featured at the Vitiality Works Fashion Show
March 17, 2007
Indigenous Designs was featured at the Vitiality Works Fashion Show held during Natural Products Expo West. The Fall 07 line, presented here by the L.A. Models, show cases clothes that are natural, organic and fair trade. Indigenous Designs offers contemporary clothing that honors both people and the planet.
Indigenous Introduces 100% All-Natural Performance Midlayers
March 14, 2007
Indigenous (www.indigenousdesigns.com), a pioneer in organic and fair trade apparel, breaks ground in the apparel industry for fall '07, introducing its Terra Sport collection of performance midlayer garments made with 100% all-natural fibers.
Organic Fair Trade Apparel Pioneer Indigenous Designs Wows West Coast Crowd at thinkVitality Fashion Show
March 13, 2007
In a testament to the concept of green going mainstream, an eager crowd of 1500 gathered to experience the runway fashions of organic and fair trade apparel pioneer Indigenous Designs at the thinkVitality Fashion Show, held at the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim on March 10.
Indigenous Offers Fresh, Organic and Fair Trade Fashions for Spring 2007
January 16, 2007
Turn a new leaf this spring with Indigenous organic, fair trade apparel. A pioneer in the organic and fair trade apparel industry, Indigenous' five new collections for spring 2007 feature 100% organic cotton or allnatural organic cotton blends. Handmade by artisans in women's coops located in remote regions of the globe, spring's unique and comfortable pieces are ideal for everyone from the world traveler or the daytripper to the luxury connoisseur.
Indigenous Designs offsets CO2 and Throws the Switch, on local "Green Power"
January, 2007
Indigenous Designs, the pioneer in organic and fair trade clothing, has recently partnered with Green Mountain Energy, committing to purchase local "green power" from the Real Goods Solar Living Institute in Hopland, CA through 2008.