Come to Puetz Golf’s updated store and Fitting Center on Wednesday, May 10th from 5-8pm. There will be food, drinks, giveaways as well as other exciting brands and vendors!

Puetz Tukwila: 402 Strander Blvd, Tukwila, WA

We love the outcome! And we can all follow H&M’s lead in moving toward a sustainable world.





Left: Our shop for Composure.     Right: Some of the cute accessories for sale!

Left: Ladies swapping and shopping.     Right: Friends trying on the knit trench coat.

The Shi Golf Team in Composure designs, from left to right: Cam is modeling the Ribbon Tie Dress, Katie is inthe Leaf Print Dress, and Tiffany is wearing the Sleeveless Hoodie Dress.

At Shi Golf, we believe that all products should be ethically produced, yet it can be quite a challenge to verify the source of all of your final goods.  Planet Claire does the hard work for us!  The site is a compilation of many designers and artists who use ethical practices when producing their goods.  The site has gorgeous designs for men and women of all sizes.

Currently, I am LOVING Plant Claire’s featured designer from March: Elroy Apparel.  Their smart tailoring pairs with a flirty drape to create a sophisticated and sexy look.  Think: high powered executive meets Vogue.  The best part is the principles on which the company is founded.  From concept to end product and all of the operations in between, Elroy operates with an awareness of the entire world as well as a clear vision of future consequences.  And the result is a hit:

Happy Monday Shi Golfers!

Vegan: Products that have been made without the use of leather or animal tissue products. Examples are shoes and bags made from “vegetal leather” using Amazonian rubber instead of animal skins or other recycled or man-made materials.

Most of us have heard of a vegan diet. But vegan accessories?  Believe it.  And thanks to Matt and Nat there are vegan bags that anyone would lust after.  My experience with their products is probably not unique, but great!  I was shopping for a unique handbag at the independent boutiques on Ballard Ave in Seattle about 5 years ago.  I fell in love with a brown leather (or so I thought) shoulder bag that perfectly suited my requirements.  After endless complements and questions about it, I Googled the brand name: Matt and Nat.  A company committed to “the idea of creating beautiful things that have a positive impact.”  I then realized my bag was NOT leather and that none of the gorgeous products on their site were either.  I was hooked.  As a vegetarian, I try to be conscious of how my food gets to my table, but had never thought about how my apparel got on my body.  Matt and Nat were step 1.  Check out their site to learn about their Earth Day charity contributions.  And to find a great bag!  Here are a few of my favorites!!!!

A great everyday shoulder bag

This one is a little sassy!

They even have a perfect man’s bag (which we all know is a challenge!)

This great article will give you a base of understanding about the garment industry in the U.S. and the rest of the world.

Thanks to Eco Fashion World we have a great key to assessing apparel companies.

	Vegan: Products that have been made without the use of leather or animal tissue products. Examples are shoes and bags made from “vegetal leather” using Amazonian rubber instead of animal skins or other recycled or man-made materials.
	Ethically Produced: Ethical fashion is fashion that has been produced with respect for people and the environment. Although there are existing certifications for Organic and Fair Trade, we want to encourage companies who are taking significant action but don’t qualify for certification. This might include companies producing locally or on small scales in developed countries, who might not qualify for Fair Trade certification or companies working with farmers to transition to sustainable crops but who might not yet qualify as Organic (which takes a few years). The “Ethic Chic” section of each brand profile should have details on the specific steps of the brand’s ethical production.
	Fair Trade Certified: An organized movement that promotes standards for international labor (such as reasonable work hours, no child labor, the right to unionize, a fair living wage), environmentalism, and social policy in areas related to production of goods. Fair Trade focuses on exports from developing countries to developed countries. Some Fair Trade certification organizations include: FLO www.fairtrade.net, IFAT www.ifat.org, TransFair (Canada and US) www.transfairusa.org and www.transfair.ca.
	Organic: Natural fibers that have been grown without any pesticides and other toxic materials, preserving the health of humans and the environment. The process of organic growth can be certified by various organizations.
	Recycled: Anything that has been made from already existing materials, fabrics, metals or fibers. These are often reclaimed from previously made clothing and accessories and reworked into new ones. Fibers can also be re-purposed from pre-existing fabric, re-spun and reused for new garments.
	Vintage/Second-Hand: Vintage is a generic term for new or second hand garments created in the period from the 1920’s to 1975. However, the term is often used more generally for second-hand clothes or up-cycled clothes (second-hand clothes that have been given a new life through some sort of customization).

Stay tuned for some great articles!

Vegan: Products that have been made without the use of leather or animal tissue products. Examples are shoes and bags made from “vegetal leather” using Amazonian rubber instead of animal skins or other recycled or man-made materials.

Ethically Produced: Ethical fashion is fashion that has been produced with respect for people and the environment. Although there are existing certifications for Organic and Fair Trade, we want to encourage companies who are taking significant action but don’t qualify for certification. This might include companies producing locally or on small scales in developed countries, who might not qualify for Fair Trade certification or companies working with farmers to transition to sustainable crops but who might not yet qualify as Organic (which takes a few years). The “Ethic Chic” section of each brand profile should have details on the specific steps of the brand’s ethical production.