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Sustainable designer Mara Hoffman to shutter business

Sustainable fashion designer Mara Hoffman is shuttering her New York-based brand. In a posting on the brand’s Instagram, Hoffman said after 24 years “it is time to take a pause for inbreath.” The brand’s Spring 2024 collection will be its last. Citing the difficulties of operating a sustainable fashion label in the industry Hoffman acknowledge...

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Mercado Global founder discusses 20 years of bringing artisan skills to fashion industry

For nearly 20 years Ruth Álvarez-DeGolia, founder and executive director of Mercado Global, has helped indigenous women in rural central American build their own community businesses, using their heritage weaving traditions to create accessories for the international fashion market. Mercado Global products can be found in Shopbop, Bloomingdales,...

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Mara Hoffman: a testament to being an “woke” fashion entrepreneur

In this podcast by Man Repeller, CFDA designer and social activist Mara Hoffman recalls her work on Women’s Work, a partnership with the non-profit advocacy group Art Not War. Through this portrait project, 25 feminists and activists served as models for Mara’s newest collection and, in the process, make a statement about the intersection of...

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Mara Hoffman recognized at NYFW for sustainability

New York-based designer Mara Hoffman is being recognized for her sustainable initiatives. The designer first implemented a strategy for ethical, effective change within her namesake ready-to-wear label in 2015. Because of this, recycled fibers company Repreve is honoring Hoffman with its Leading the Change Award during a NYFW event. The Leading...

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Spotlight on NYFW day 3

As fashion week rolls along, the designs are becoming more fabulous, the shows more exhilarating, and the fashion more fierce. Saturday at fashion week saw a heart stopping show from Lacoste, a glamorous presentation from Jay Godfrey, and the finest in apparel architecture from Max Azria. It is NYFW after all, so nothing but the best is to be...

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Mara Hoffman x Havaianas

Designer Mara Hoffman has joined forces with Brazilian footwear maker Havaianas to launch a limited edition line of flip-flops. The collaborative collection is set to showcase four of Hoffman's vivid prints, which are also prominent in her 2014 resort collection. "I've been a huge fan of Havaianas for years so it was an amazing opportunity to...