Happy St. Pat’s Day early! I’m an Irish (& French Canadian) girl at heart. So, I’ll be celebrating and wearing green on Sunday ??
Wearing green is one thing. “Being green” is another. When I say “being green,” I mean living and working in accordance with what supports our planet’s health.
Naturally (non pun intended ??), there are many ways to support our planet. Lifestyle-wise I can choose to use fewer energy resources or nurture plants that better the air quality or bike rather than drive my car.
Work-wise, KAUTE chooses very purposefully to “be green.” By…
1. selecting certified organic fabrics
2. working with micro-factories (<10 people) in L.A.
3. using local resources (photographer, model, assistant, location) to complete its first photoshoot
4. launching its first product this spring via “preorder,” which negates over-production
This is not to say that KAUTE is perfect or the most sustainable fashion brand. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A TRULY SUSTAINABLE FASHION BRAND. Why? Because whatever we do, we use resources.
The questions then become: How can we better use our resources? How can we improve how we use resources? How can we constantly get better at supporting our planet’s health?
THESE QUESTIONS, in a nutshell, ARE WHAT KAUTE’S JOURNEY IS ALL ABOUT. In addition to designing beautiful, versatile pieces, we want answers to these questions.
Just as you may want to know: HOW EASY IS IT BEING GREEN? It’s instinctually very easy for me as someone who grew up in the mountains. As a founder of a fashion business? It’s instinctual, but challenging. Right now, the industry is still not set up to nurture our planet’s health. This is changing, and has changed since I first started selling my upcycled creations a decade ago, but it’s not there yet.
And, so THE JOURNEY CONTINUES! KAUTE will ramp up again in the coming weeks as I continue prepping every detail for launch. Wear green, be green, try on “being green” and stay tuned. You definitely want to experience this next stage in our progression!
xo, K ??
Brand Marketing Leader & Entrepreneur with 15 years in marketing & 5+ years of entrepreneurial experience, looking to lend my marketing expertise in full-time or fractional/consulting roles.
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