Jute and Jackfruit will be a featured company participating in the premier ‘Fashionably Fair Fashion Show‘ as part of the NE Culture Fest. Event is to take place Saturday September 6 2008 from 2pm to 10pm in Lowell, MA.

One of the first of its kind, the fashion show will feature a handful of designers that support fair trade practices and many of whom who also embrace eco-friendly production and sourcing. Jute and Jackfruit has the honor of being the only local Boston eco-apparel company to participate in the show. Our lead partner in the event is Indigenous, who themselves are longstanding members of the Fair Trade Federation.

Indigenous has been supporting local women’s weaving groups in Latin America for more than a decade and together, with their artisans, create some of the finest handwoven organic sweaters and knits available today. Indigenous are truly pioneers in the premier eco-focused and socially conscious apparel segment.

All of Indigenous garments are hand-knit or hand-loomed with premium certified organic yarns and fiber blends to ensure ultimate wearer comfort, beautiful styles and longlasting quality. The clothing makes you feel good inside and out and look absolutely fabulous.

We here at Jute & Jackfruit are totally excited to be showcasing Indigenous at this event and to be participating in this one-of-a kind festival! We will be paring the outfits with some of our handmade Guatemalan jewelry and stylish Nahui Ollin recycled candywrapper bags.

Please come check us out if you are in the Boston area. Event details are below. Show will start at 9pm in downtown historic Lowell.

EVENT: New England Culture Fest

Location: Enterprise Bank Parking Lot, Across From 172 Middle Street, Lowell, MA 01852  Arts District, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA

Time: Fashion Show 9pm (total festival 2pm – 10pm)

Date: Saturday September 6, 2008

Thanks to Second-World, and Valerie Parker especially, for doing an amazing job and putting this festival together and building the momentum and support for Fair Trade practices. We are so excited to become a part of this movement as we launch Jute & Jackfruit.