The recent Bring Your Girlfriends Downtown event brought out the spring fashions to the runway at the Radisson. Genelle from Globally Sound Fair Trade modeled some of their fair trade fashions for spring 2012.
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Warrior I – Genelle is featuring an organic cotton top with organic cotton leggings – both available in many colors.
Her Om necklace gets her in the right frame of mind for class.
Genelle’s also featuring a necklace & earring made from tagua, the alternative to ivory.The necklace is versatile.
Genelle is featuring a 100% Cotton Dress.
Genelle’s bracelet is handcrafted by artisans who specialize in mosaic inlay crafts.The purse is made from finely cut bamboo strips, which takes nearly 60 days to complete.
Ophelia was born & raised in the jungle region of Ecuador. She’s a mother of three who provides jobs in her artist workshop to women in the jungle region.
Her yoga mat bag is made from recycled silk and she is carrying a Jade yoga mat.
There's so much to like about Downtown Appleton. Thanks to its 60+ distinctive shops ... 50+ casual, fine dining and ethnic restaurants... nearly 30 pubs, clubs and live music hot spots ... a leading performing arts center and world-class visual arts gallery ... family-friendly activities and attractions ... a variety of coffee shops and gathering places ... PLUS Northeast Wisconsin's best events, Downtown Appleton is a favorite destination for many -- and it just keeps getting better and better!
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