Why Ethical Fashion Matters
The fashion industry touches every life in some way or another and it goes even beyond the clothing we wear. It touches the lives of the farmers who grow the cotton, the woman who sews a t-shirt or bag, even to the people who wear products second hand.
5 Ways to Fight Poverty Close to Home
We are called to help others, yet the need is great and we often don’t know where to begin. It can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking that our efforts won’t make a difference. U.S. Census data from 2017 indicates the official U.S. poverty rate is 12.3%, which translates to 39.7 million people, or 1 in 8 people in the United States.
The Mission of Vi Bella
At Vi Bella, we believe in the power of supporting others. We believe in creating a pathway out of poverty, in providing those in need with the tools to succeed. The inspiration for Vi Bella grew out of a mission trip in 2010, when Founder & CEO, Julie Hulstein, visited Haiti for the first time.
We Need a Fashion Revolution
As Fashion Revolution Week comes to a close, we, at Vi Bella, want to take the time to acknowledge this powerful movement and the role that we can all play in the ongoing conversation on sustainable fashion. We want to take the time to recognize the brokenness of the fashion industry
Are We a Ministry or a Business?
At Vi Bella corporate, we are often asked the question, “Are you a ministry?” to which we answer “yes." The follow up question is then often, “Aren’t you a business?” To this question, we also enthusiastically answer “yes!”
