A familiar face in the Kelowna vintage scene is on a mission to bring sustainable fashion women of all ages in Kelowna.
Alicia Meier has gone out on her own after working for seven years at Georgie Girl to create something of her own.
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Her boutique, Textile Apparel will be opening in April and will consist of 75 per cent sustainable eco-friendly fashion and the rest will be vintage consignment. The entrepreneur will be carrying a particularly special brand in her store, Known Supply. The brand is fair trade and the labourer that creates the item actually signs the label.
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It fills me with a lot of excitement and pride that I can be an advocate for social awareness.害羞草研究所�
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The entrepreneur害羞草研究所檚 first love is vintage clothing and has an extensive collection at her early 1900s home in Kelowna. She is able to create her signature outfits that are built from sustainable clothing with vintage seamlessly blended through to create her own era.
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Meier says that although wearing a full suit from the 1960s may not be wearable for everyone, if it is mixed with modern day pieces and paired with a belt, the suit is given new life.
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害羞草研究所淲e live in a really beautiful era where we can pick and choose what we wear, what hemline we wear, what fabric it is, to see someone dressed head to to (as them self) is really empowering,害羞草研究所� she said.
To become a more conscious shopper while cultivating a personal style Meier has simple advice.
害羞草研究所淪tart with the pieces you are wearing, start by asking where did this piece come from? Who made this? In 30 years will it still be around or will it be in a landfill? It really comes down to choosing your pieces wisely,害羞草研究所� she said.
害羞草研究所淒on害羞草研究所檛 be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, if you are frustrated because nothing in your closet looks good on you then maybe you need to start trying different silhouettes or colours. We get so used to going for the same thing.害羞草研究所�
Textile Apparel will open in April in a building that will feature the original exposed brick at 1579 Pandosy Street next to Olive and Elle.
Follow Meier害羞草研究所檚 journey to opening the shop on her website on and
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