{ Q } OUR READERS LOVE WHEN A BRAND WORKS WITH WOMEN IN THE COMMUNITY . YOUR SITE MENTIONS HOW YOU HELP EMPLOY OTHERWISE STRUGGLING MOTHERS . TELL US MORE ABOUT HOW YOU EMPOWER WOMEN TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL .
{ A } We are fortunate to be in a position to select suppliers whose values , work environment , business model and objectives align with our own .
The Velveteen customer is not simply looking to clothe their children : they are looking for a meaningful experience with a brand that lets them also do good for others – to purchase with a sense of purpose . Our partnership with the women who help produce the Velveteen line will continue to grow and deepen in measurable ways so we can point to real , positive impact .
We ’ re working toward this in three ways : We are working only with suppliers that we know have respect for their employees – who treat them well and pay them fairly . Secondly , we seek out partners that have experience working with social enterprises in India who are focused on providing sustainable income to marginalized communities – this allows us to learn from our partners and constantly improve . Lastly , we are committed to using all our resources for good . That means not just our existing supply chain , but our scrap materials , our production and design skills , and our profits . One idea I ’ m exploring is developing a second line which will utilize basic skills for manufacture – the idea is that we ’ ll teach these skills , employ our students to make the line , and use the profits to pay for the education of their children .
{ Q } ANY ADVICE FOR THE MINIS AND MAMAS WHO WEAR YOUR CLOTHES ?
{ A } Be confident and comfortable in your own skin and let our clothes be a magnification of who you are . Make them your own , style them up so they make you feel like the best version of yourself . Know that the people who create and make these clothes take immense pleasure from seeing you feeling your best .
{ Q } LASTLY , WOULD YOU LIKE TO OFFER A SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR OUR READERS ?
{ A } Definitely . We offer free international shipping on all orders over $ 100 USD , and using the code SHOP15 will give you an extra 15 % off all orders on www . velveteenclothing . com and www . lauraegloff . com .