Saturday, June 7, 2008

Ready to meet i n s p i r e' ?














































...We are.
































































Meet Jewels Carranza: Field Operative: Advertising Manager.




























































































































Meet Megan Evans: Field Operative: Designer.


































































































































Meet i n s p i r e' logo: Field Operative: Rockin'.












































































Though none EVER as important...






































































































































Welcome to the fam, lovies.



















It's just beginning.













































































Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Why Organic?

As organic cotton becomes more and more popular, Inspire' is continuing its search for the perfect manufacturer match. We use organic cotton because of one of the lesser known characteristics of organic, which is that typically organic is also Fair Trade Certified - meaning good working conditions and fair wages for the people who pour their heart into making our shirts. We've been meeting with companies all the way from Santa Ana, Ca (near our home base) to Istanbul, Turkey. We're even currently waiting to hear from a Women's Co-Op in Nicaragua (Cooperativa de Mujeres Neuva Vida), who built their own company from scratch to make a better life for their community. Why go to all the trouble to find the right company, who's organic certified and meets Fair Trade Specifications? Because we want to know the people who are involved in our process, all the way from the plant to the store and everywhere in between. It's part of that family thing.


We'll be keeping everyone posted regularly. Check out the links below to find out more about organic, fair trade, and some of the companies we are looking into. Feel free to leave us your thoughts and join us on this amazing journey!









Part of our travels...




A bien tot, nous copains! (Until next time, our friends!)

-inspire'

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Beinvenue, Hola, Wilkommen...


Welcome to Inspire'!


We like to think of ourselves as a family...and not just within our company, but with everyone who shares our love and with everyone around the world. We believe that if we want to make a difference, we just have to take a step, and we reiterate that belief with every piece of clothing we create. Our name, Inspire', is a French word meaning "inspired", as we are inspired by the imagination of children. Inspire' is the first clothing line to bring something so unique to the world of couture, and fuse together not only designer style but awareness and care back to the very children from whom our inspiration comes, as ten percent of all our sales are given back through charity and child sponsorship toward education and healthcare. We believe anything is possible and that the unbelieveable can become reality. We believe that opposites go best together. We believe you should have black and white, chocolate and vanilla, high fashion..and deep love.


Welcome, once again, to the world and family of Inspire' Designs!


Check back later this week for updates, as we are slated to be making our instore debut by the end of this year...