Aloha Comfort. "Muumuu Heaven’s handmade, sweatshop-free pillowcases are one-of-a-kind eco-conscious fashions that will bring a tropical feel to any room in the house." Plenty Magazine website. August 11, 2008. Read the article>
Sprig Top 10: Best Little
White Dresses. Two of our dresses made the list: the Ruffled Knit Dress by FIN and the
Weston Dress by Loyale. Sprig (the Washington Post's trendy green blog) says get them at Equita. Sprig.com. July 21, 2008. Read the article>
Building A Sweat-free Wardrobe. Finding sweat-free products has never been easier. In Coop America's latest Guide to Ending Sweatshops, we get the dirt on the human and labor rights violations of some of the worst apparel companies and discover sweatshop-free brands you can trust to add to your wardrobe. Equita contributed pieces by organic pioneer Stewart + Brown and fair trade footwear brand Veja. Co-op America. Summer 2008. Take a peek at the Guide>
FIN-tastic! "Scandinavian design house FIN may well be our newest go-to brand for those elusive work-to-play essentials." Eco Fabulous. May 14, 2008. Read the article>
Go Green, Stay Cool. The editor's at Conceive Magazine came to us in search of an eco-friendly dress that's light and cool for summer. They picked Loyale's Tularosa, calling it "a little gem." Conceive Magazine. Summer 2008. Read the article>
Eco-Love: FIN. "The result is a collection of beautiful pieces that are investments, not flash, and are gently poetic and unpretentious. FIN is carried online by fabulous Equita." This from the ultra chic people at NoGoodForMe.com. April 13, 2008. Read the article>
Eco Chic: FIN at Equita. "FIN is a new eco-luxury company available at Equita that embodies all of these characteristics: they are committed to environmental sustainability and social responsibility; their collections are 100% carbon neutral, they use high quality organic cotton and observe fair trade principles in manufacturing. And the clothing is absolutely gorgeous, I want to wear it all." Grechen's Closet. April 9, 2008. Read the article>
FIN's Eco-Luxe: Wild Silk Saves the Silkworms. "Started in 2006, the FIN line of what they call "eco-luxe" already has a local and European following that is now expanding to US shores, via the newly-opened Pittsburg - and online - boutique Equita." Treehugger.com. April 8, 2008.
Worth the Drive: Equita. A flattering profile of our boutique, including an incisive review of several products we represent. "Each item has a story that will make you feel good about buying it while ensuring environmental stewardship and better lives for the producers." Pittsburgh Quarterly. Spring 2008. Read the article>
The Best Way to Bag It. On the current craze for reusable bags, Health Magazine features our ethically-sourced Doting Shopping Tote from an Indian-based Fair Trade women's coop. Health Magazine. March 2008. Read the article>
Eco-clothing stores. Equita makes Domino magazine's "list of favorite eco-clothing sites and stores [that] meld good practices with great style." DominoMag.com. February 2008.
Review: Niland Jacket by Loyale. "I love this jacket. It met and then exceeded my expectations - it fits me like a glove.... Now, I'm not ready quite yet to turn in my Mike & Chris and James Perse for all organic and environmentally friendly clothing, but shops like Equita (with FABULOUS customer service, by the way) and designers like Loyale are making it much easier to try." Grechen's Closet. February 5, 2008. Read the review>
Aloha Baby. "Handmade by [Muumuu Heaven], 1% of the proceeds are immediately donated to the preservation of the coral reefs in the region. Our pick is the Konichiwa pillow, now on sale at one of our favorite fair trade and design-conscious boutiques, Equita." Eco Fabulous. January 30, 2008. Read the article>
Equita, Essentials for Ethical Living. "It is a company that demands awareness, respect for nature, and social change." The Alternative Consumer. December 21, 2007. Read the article>
Online Xmas shopping takes on the mall. Equita selected as a favorite online store by the editor. GreenLivingOnline.com, November 21, 2007. Read the article>
Green Market: Shops where you can buy smart. CNN.com features Travel + Leisure story and highlights Equita. CNN.com, November 16, 2007. Read the article>
Green Market: From Boston to Seattle, eight stores where you can buy smart--and give back. "[Equita is a] one stop shop for fashion, body, and food in a converted ice factory." TRAVEL + LEISURE, November 2007. Read the article>
Anthropologie One-uped Again! "I get such a kick when a small, sustainable designer makes something Anthropologie-esque, only better!" Chartreuse Chic (blog for eco-fashionistas). October 18, 2007. Read the article>
Equita Celebrates Fair Trade Month. "Online eco boutique Equita is celebrating Fair Trade month by donating 10% of its October sales to the Afghanistan chapter of Women for Women International." Chartreuse Chic (blog for eco-fashionistas). October 16, 2007. Read the article>
Black lace makes all the difference. "Not only does [the Eyelet Skirt] layered fair trade Stewart+Brown skirt capture the essence of Lela Rose, but it's on sale! What more could you ask for a weekend?" Chartreuse Chic (blog for eco-fashionistas). September 8, 2007. Read the article>
Back to School with Green Fashions. "You can also make a difference buying clothing free of sweatshop labor and fairly-traded.... Find fair trade, organic clothing at the design-conscious Equita." GreenLivingOnline.com. August 28, 2007. Read the article>
Equita. A little profile. "We personally select our products, so we know where they come from, how they are produced and who made them," says co-founder Amanda Parks. ApartmentTherapy.com. August 28, 2007. Read the article>
Muumuu Heaven Baby. "Handmade in Hawaii, perfect for your perfect surfer baby!" GreatGreenBaby.com. August 23, 2007. Read the article>
Soulful. Toms Shoes at Equita: "These slip-ons...are for women and men who want to step up to the fashion plate and do good while looking good." Pittsburgh Magazine (Style Section), August 2007.
Vista Dress by loyale. "Great summer dresses like this are a timeless investment." - AlternativeConsumer.com. July 31, 2007. Read the article>
SeaGlass Dinnerware Set. A review of the design-conscious, enviro-friendly dinnerware collection from Riverside Design Group, available at equita. AlternativeConsumer.com, June 24, 2007.
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Hip Without Being Hippie: Clothing and jewelry that make you look and feel good. MomsEasyChair.com, June 12, 2007. Read the article>
Nine Cool Ways to Avoid Sweatshops. Great tips and products. equita's selection of organic shower curtains and organic cotton bedding and towels made the list. Find us under (#9) Bath and Bedding. Co-op America News, May 30, 2007. Read the article>
"Shopping With a Conscience: How retailers big and small are embracing eco-chic products and practices." equita featured in The Green Issue of DNR Menswear, the premier insider publication for men's fashion. April 2, 2007. Read the article>
"Equita Offers Fair Trade and Green Products." Shady Ave Magazine, Spring 2007 issue.
"Chocolate with less guilt: Fair Trade brands help cocoa farmers." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Tuesday, December 19, 2006. equita is singled out as a reliable source for quality Fair Trade certified chocolate. We proudly offer products from the top Fair Trade chocolate companies: Day Chocolate Co. (Ghana/UK); and Theo Chocolate, the first Fair Trade certified company in the US.
"Ditch the mall for some feel-good shopping." We couldn't agree more. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Thursday, December 7, 2006.
"New shop paints the town green." Sara Parks, equita co-founder, interviewed by the blog Pittburgh Dish. Wednesday, December 6, 2006.
"Holiday entertaining made easy." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sunday, December 3, 2006.
"New store emphasizes green, organic, Fair Trade goods." equita featured as a unique source for enviro-friendly and Fair Trade foods and other specialty goods. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Food section. Thursday, November 30, 2006.
Equita founders interviewed live on the Chris Moore Show. KDKA 1020 Radio. Sunday, November 19, 2006. Topics discussed: Fair Trade, organic and green movements; and labor issues in the U.S. and abroad.