I recently discovered this amazing site, Accompany. They are a curated online shop featuring “handmade pieces and ethically sourced items, that bring human impact and fashion impact together”. Their pieces are really cool and their level of ethical standards are through the roof. They make their focus very clear, “First and foremost, our mission is to help human beings—to change the lives of individuals, families and communities, for good,” and this message is heavily woven throughout all aspects of their brand. Accompany realizes the social impact the fashion industry has on the world and they want to focus all of that for the good. They literally work with artisans in need all over the world, from South America to Africa to Nepal.
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Born Free is a really cool collaboration between 22 designers, Vogue, and Shopbop. It’s goal is to end “mother-to-child HIV transmission at birth” by 2015. In Africa, 700 children are infected everyday and 98% of these cases are preventable. Born Free, features one of a kind pieces for mom and baby that will be available for a limited time through Shopbop.com and Vogue.com. The collection received amazing support from big name models and designers in the fashion industry, including designs from Prada, Chloé, Diane Von Furstenburg, J. Crew, and more. All the designers involved are moms themselves and very passionate and committed to the issue which totally comes through in their fresh and innovative work. Every piece in the collection features the work of an amazing, Read more…

We’re so excited to be doing another awesome giveaway with Faire Collection! If you aren’t familiar with Faire Collection, check out last post to find out what they’re all about. They are an incredible business and this weekend, they’re celebrating 5 years of empowering artisans around the world with an amazing sale! Today through Monday, get 50% off tons of handmade jewelry and accessories. That’s such an incredible accomplishment, especially for a business that exists to gives back and help those in need! We are so thrilled and honored Faire Collection has partnered with us to put together this Summer Bundle Giveaway.
So here’s what we’re giving away! This set of Nina Skinny Bangles in lime and this Bardot Striped Scarf in black and white. In order to enter, just head over to our Instagram, follow us and Faire Collection, repost the image of the items we’re giving away and hashtag #culturedsummerbundlegiveaway! The contest ends at midnight on Monday April 28th. We will announce the winner on Instagram the next day. Good luck everyone!
UPDATE: A BIG CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER KALEY R.!









Krochet Kids is a really cool company using everything from baby accessories to guys clothes to help bring opportunity and sustainable social change to Peru and Uganda. Through jobs, mentorship and education Krochet Kids empowers the women they’ve chosen to work with and as a result we get some great handmade pieces from Peru and Uganda. And as much as I love products Read more…