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Guest Blogger: Anna from STRUCKBLOG

March 2, 2016 • Style • by
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We are humbled on a daily basis by the women who wear Synergy Organic Clothing while doing inspiring things. This post is part of a series of guest blog spots written by inspirational women who kick butt while wearing Synergy! Click here to read the full post on STRUCKBLOG.

Heya! I’m Anna, I live in Toronto and love fashion, beauty, food and travel! One of my hands-down staple pieces for work is the cotton dress. I’m telling you, when Monday morning approaches and I don’t know what to wear, taking one look at my gorgeous and comfortable cotton dress boosts my mood, and my outfit. It’s like coffee in clothing form. Boom! Instantly ready to take on the day and anything that may come with it. Be it terrible traffic, piles of paperwork, or a sour coworker. You’ll look so good they’ll probably come around and compliment you anyway (the power of great style…)

The paneling is the perfect touch of detail. It also adds structure, and not just anywhere but where most of us ladies appreciate and need it – our waist. This is especially awesome because it draws the eye in and accentuates the smallest part of your body, creating a flattering silhouette. Perfect! Not to mention feeling like a million well-put-together bucks will definitely boost your confidence should you have any important meetings, presentations, or struts down long office hallways (the world is your runway of course!). Read the full post on Anna’s blog, STRUCKBLOG!

An Eastward Journey

February 17, 2016 • About Us • by
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This blog post was written by Kate Fisher, Co-owner/Creative Director of Synergy. She is currently visiting India and Nepal, working with our manufacturers and checking in on our factories.

It was very sweet to be back in Pushkar after 7 years. It felt like a pilgrimage for me, back to a place I know so well, where I spent so much time growing up and into myself as a devotee of life and of the sacred, and learning to lay the foundation of my business. It was my training ground in business , buying in the markets, working with tailors, and learning how to design clothing, a business school and fashion design school all rolled into a beautiful gypsy village in the desert of Rajasthan. It captivated my young adventurous freedom loving spirit. There I learned the art of international commerce and about a sacred and simple life that exists in the quiet beauty of the village of Pushkar, with the holy waters of the lake as the crown jewel of the desert, where I went for my daily morning oblations and prayers, and brought fresh flower garlands and ghee to my favorite deities. It is the kind of place where when you return everyone stops you on the street and greets you and welcomes you in for chai and remembers exactly how long it has been since you were there last. It is a village I came to every year for 15 years, where I formed deep friendships and connections to the people, the culture, the deities, and spirits of the lake and village. ” Sometimes we visit your country and live in your home…”

Going back there this time, was like looking at a reflection of myself in the lake. I could see and feel the parts of myself that were exactly the same as when I first arrived at age 21, and I could see how much courage it took for me to travel to India year after year in my twenties and thirties. I could now see the parts of myself that have changed and grown, and I could feel how so much of my dharma now is about being a mama to my beautiful sweet children and a wife and partner to my amazing husband Henry Schwab who is at home holding down the home front. It is taking a lot of stamina and endurance for both of us to be doing what we are doing now, and I am so grateful that we chose this path, that this path chose us, and that we chose each other. With my pilgrimage back to Pushkar complete , I am now ready to go back to work in Delhi and soon on to Kathmandu to keep the wheels of Synergy rolling.

‪#‎confessionsofawanderlustjunkygypsymama

The Organic Promise

January 27, 2016 • About Us • by
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Organic, it’s right there in our name, sandwiched between Synergy and Clothing. Organic is at the core of who we are as a company. It is a promise that we make to our customers and fans. There are so many social and environmental reasons to wear organic clothing, and we are on a mission to spread the word!

• The soil is cultivated in a way that makes it viable for long term use. Conventional growing can destroy soil making it unusable after a season.

• No pesticides are used in organic farming. This means that neither you nor the farmers cultivating the cotton are exposed to hazardous chemicals. Contact with certain pesticides is known to have adverse health effects for agricultural workers.

• Water usage is much lower because of the clean farming practices. Conventional growing not only involves high water usage, but the run-off is detrimental and full of chemicals as well.

• The dyes used in organic clothing are low impact. This means that the dying process uses considerably less water and the dyes do not contain any toxic chemicals.

• No child labor is involved in the production of organic clothing. GOTS Certified companies are held to a high social standard and are inspected regularly.

• The fabric is incredibly soft and safe for sensitive skin.

The Organic Promise is an integral part of every garment we manufacture. So wear your Synergy with pride knowing exactly what is and isn’t involved in it.

Meet the Makers

January 6, 2016 • About Us • by
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All Synergy appliques are hand-sewn by artisans in Nepal. We are happy to be able to provide these artisans with the unique opportunity to take their work home with them. All too often, women in Nepal are forced to choose between caring for their families and earning an income. Through the Synergy Applique Program, these women can work at their own pace, care for their families, and earn a living wage. The devastating earthquakes of 2015 created a lot of wreckage in Kathmandu. Many of our employees were affected and need their wages more than ever as they work to rebuild their beautiful country. Here are a few of the beautiful women who made the appliqués that you are wearing:

GOPINI TAMANG

Gopini is a 35 year old woman living near Kathmandu, Nepal. She has a 9 year old son. Her husband works in a factory so she is grateful to be able to work from home. With a dual income home, Gopini and her husband are certain of a brighter future for their son.

MAYA BHUJEL

Maya is 42 years old and lives with her two sons (a 10 year old and an 18 year old). Her husband has to work outside of the country in Dubai. Her and her sons lost their home during the earthquakes last year, and they spent 7 long days homeless. Things are returning to normal for her and her family, she is glad for the flexible nature of her job.

SHARMILA TAMANG

Sharmila is 32 and has been working in the garment industry for over a decade. She lives in Kathmandu with her two younger brothers. She nearly lost her life during one of the earthquakes last year, but was saved by her brothers. She is grateful to be able to provide support and stability for her family.

AMISHA LAMA

Amisha Lama is 26 years old. She lives with her husband and 2 children (ages 10 and 7). Her husband works in a furniture shop. The added income that they get from Amisha’s job provides stability for their family.

Photos by the talented and lovely Jenny of otherworld.ly

Thank you for an amazing 2015!

January 5, 2016 • About Us • by
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Thanks for an absolutely amazing 2015! Thanks to you we are able to continue to support and grow with our friends in Nepal as they recover from the devastation of this years earthquakes. As a company, we are committed to being a force for good in the fashion industry and we would not be capable of that if it weren’t for all of you!

May your holidays are filled with happiness and love! Cheers to an even more magical 2016!
XO, the Synergy Crew

Padhma Knits Accessories

November 19, 2015 • Partnership • by
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This holiday season is all about gifts that give back. We are proud to be selling handmade woolen accessories from Padhma Knits, a fair labor company based out of Nepal that is committed to helping end the cycle of poverty.

These hats, scarves, and hand warmers are knit by skilled artisans in Eastern Nepal. Most of these women come from extreme poverty and many are rescued from human trafficking or domestic abuse. Padhma Knits launched a pilot program to provide skill training to empower women who might otherwise not have an opportunity to earn an income and or work from home.

Padhma Knitter - Punee Gurung

The pilot project was a success as the artisans were able to earn enough to buy food, help cover household expenses, and send their children to school. There are now three knitting communities in Nepal, employing 50+ women.

Padhma Knitter - Nita Sharma

In line with their mission of ending poverty, Padhma Knits also invests in childern. They have an education fund that supports over 35 children as they pursue higher education.

Padhma Knitter - Maya Gurung

Read more about this amazing company here.

Guest Blogger: Katie Jo

November 12, 2015 • Inspiration • by
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We are humbled on a daily basis by the women who wear Synergy Organic Clothing while doing incredible things. This post is the first in a series of guest blog spots written by inspirational women who kick butt while wearing Synergy!

Hi everyone! My name is Katie Jo and I’m a climbing instructor from Southern California. This past Saturday I reached a pretty big climbing milestone by successfully climbing a 5.13a sport route, a difficult achievement I never imagined would be possible when I first began climbing five years ago. The only things I could picture then, were my feet slipping, the rock crumbling, and myself, tumbling into open space. Though I grew up with a mountaineering father and always felt drawn to the mountains and crags, I was also terrified of heights! My first time sport climbing outside, I was so scared of falling that I cried at every bolt!

But along with the opportunities to be outdoors and the supportive community it provides, this same fear, is one of the big reasons why I have come to love climbing so much. It’s a sport that never ceases to challenge, both mentally and physically. Climbing presents constant obstacles, teaching you to focus, trust in yourself, think of creative solutions, and be completely in the moment in order to overcome. Along the way, the rock will crumble, your feet will slip, and you’ll take plenty of falls, but I have come to realize that these are only opportunities to get back up, to work a little harder, to reach a little further. And when you reach the anchors of your most difficult route, it’s pretty incredible to realize that you are capable of things you never imagined!

Climbing has made such a positive impact on my life and for this reason I love sharing it with others. I’m very grateful to Synergy for their support and for giving me an opportunity to write about this amazing sport. If anybody out there has any questions about climbing, please reach out via IG (@katiejo.myers) or my blog (katiejo.wildc.net). I would love to hear from you!

In this shoot Katie is wearing our Native Summer Bra and Basic Capri Pants

MULXIPLY Jewelry

November 10, 2015 • Partnership • by
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We are pleased to announce that MULXIPLY jewelry is now available on synergyclothing.com. MULXIPLY Jewelry is made fairly by artisans in Nepal. You can read more about their sustainable business practices on their blog.

 

Most of Nepal lives in the country or mountain regions. They are historically a “village” society, heavily dependent on agriculture, which provides sustenance and perhaps a small income to their families. Most Nepalis live in remote and hard-to-reach regions, where it can take two or three days on foot via mountain paths just to reach public transport. There is very little developed infrastructure outside of Nepal’s few big cities.

 

Only 17% of the Nepalese population live in urban centers, a statistic which increases yearly due to people seeking opportunities outside their village, particularly the younger generations. This rapid urbanization results in high levels of poverty because cities like Kathmandu cannot economically accommodate for the influx. Unemployment coupled with global inflation continues to widen the gap between “the have” and the “have nots”. The poor strive to put food on their table leaving little or nothing left to acquire “basic” services such as healthcare and education.That’s half of the population of Nepal.

-Tanja Cesh, MULXIPLY

 

MULXIPLY is interrupting poverty by creating opportunity. Made fairly and fashionably in Nepal. Click here to shop now.

Synergy Infinity Scarves + Whole Foods

October 21, 2015 • Partnership • by
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We are ELATED to announce that Whole Foods Market will be carrying our Infinity Scarves at EVERY one of their United States locations.

These scarves are made from our signature organic cotton fabric and are perfect for every season. A portion of all sales of the scarves will go to benefit Padhma Knits. Padhma Knits is a company that helps women who are the victims of sex trafficking. They create fair trade hand knit products in Nepal.

Padhma Knits is a woman owned and operated company that is doing a lot of much needed good in the small communities of Nepal.

We are so grateful to for this partnership and the opportunity to see our scarves travel all over the country! If you get a chance stop by your local Whole Foods and pick one up as a gift for the holidays and help support our the amazing people of Nepal.

Fall Essentials are Here

October 15, 2015 • Style • by
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The Ballet Top in Granite Green

Synergy Essentials is a curated collection of Synergy Organic Clothing basics and best-sellers. They are perfectly designed to mix and match with this season’s hand-stitched applique designs.

The Convertible Cardigan in Charcoal

Synergy Essentials are classic wardrobe staples made from organic cotton and designed to layer and wear season after season.

The Asymmetrical Top in Rum Raisin

Shop our Synergy Essentials Collection now.

The Convertible Cardigan worn with the Simple Tee in Granite Green and the Ruched Mini Burnt Olive

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