We are so excited to announce a new partnership between Glorka and Women In Need PR! Women In Need PR is a nonprofit organization that is founded on the belief that all women and children have the right to feel safe, empowered and free from abuse and domestic violence. Their work is based in Puerto Rico to help women and children in Puerto Rico with emotional support and education to assist in the rehabilitation process resulting from domestic violence and trauma. Glorka specializes in handmade, hand woven clothes and works to empower authentic expression and support the raising of energetic vibrations in everyday life. Glorka believes in ethical and sustainable production to give back to the community. Together, Glorka and...
1.Black in Fashion CouncilBIFC (Black In Fashion Council) is an organization with a mission to represent and secure the advancement of Black individuals in the fashion and beauty industry. By organizing a resilient group of editors, models, stylists, media executives, assistants, freelance creatives, and industry stakeholders, BIFC aims to build a new foundation for inclusivity. 2.The Kelly Initiative 250 Black fashion professionals put forth an actionable plan, The Kelly Initiative, poised to bring greater visibility to their experiences within industry and actively posit solutions via which their long-overdue equitable access to employment opportunities can be obtained. They are a coalition of Black professionals—and diversely ranging allies—who stand in their commitment to positing authentic Black voices centrally in the work of creating equitable employment...
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." ~ Jimi Hendrix 2020 called us all to the attention of the injustice that the BIPOC community has faced for years. So much has been done since; but we believe that there is still more good that can be done. For the next 2 weeks, in honor of Black History Month, glorka.com will be sharing our list of bipoc owned fashion brands that have inspired us and continue to do so. Here are our brand picks for sustainable black-owned fashion brands living out bold, stylish and unique! 1.Proclaim Proclaim is an inclusive lingerie line, expanding the definition of “nude,” one ethically-made bra at a time....
Finding that perfect gift for the special someone in your life may seem impossible, but we have put together a list of gifts that sure won't disappoint!. 1. Make it meaningful A ceremonial gift is always the way to go! We have a wide range of ceremonial pieces you can shop from here. 2. Make it Personal Pick a gift with a personalized touch to make it more memorable. 3. Make it versatile Don't play by the rules. Play with different styles to stand out from the crowd. 4. Give back Winter 2018 glorka had partnered up with the incredible @ammachilabs team and went to India to work with women from rural villages who barely have any access for education or any ways to support...
What is ethical fashion? Cossac defines it as " a process in which considerations for ethical and environmental impacts are made in order to reduce the potential impact on the planet and other human beings from creating and manufacturing a product." This means that a lot goes into creating the product. The materials used to create the product, the process of creating it, the welfare of the people involved in its creation as well as its effects on the environment. It also referred to as sustainable fashion or eco-friendly fashion. Why is it important? 1.Green fashion The most important part of ethical fashion is that it is good for the environment. Caring for the environment isn't affected only by what we consume...
