How The Fashion Industry Can Help

How do you feel about raising support for breast cancer awareness and research? Breast cancer awareness is a cause that most people feel strongly about. It’s an issue important enough that it has its own awareness month (April). But how does one show their support for this cause? How does the fashion industry play into it?

Breast cancer ribbons, breast cancer jewelry such as pink ribbon pins, hats, t-shirts, even baby pink shoes and socks share the message of support in big ways. All of these items are available from wholesalers who support this important cause.

Breast cancer affects more than just those diagnosed with the disease. Breast cancer also affects survivors of those who lost the battle, those in remission, friends of the diagnosed and others whose lives are affected by the sufferer. Breast cancer awareness is about raising the funds to find a cure for this disease that affects so many wonderful people. Even a simple gesture such as wearing a breast cancer pin during the month of April is enough to show support and raise awareness for such a worthy cause.

Many wholesalers show their support by providing breast cancer awareness products to local retailers. This simple act makes it easy for everyone to embrace breast cancer awareness and research.

Sometimes it seems too hard to tell everyone we know exactly what our feelings are regarding breast cancer awareness. It seems weird to walk up to a perfect stranger and ask for their support in finding a cure. However, many lives can be affected just by wearing a breast cancer ribbon or t-shirt. Jog past someone in the park and get his or her mind reeling for the rest of the run. Make standing in line at the grocery store an important task because your clothes get the word out about breast cancer awareness.

It’s all about spreading the word. We are the cure. Wear the cure. Support breast cancer awareness and research with awareness fashions that get the world thinking again.

Nostalgic, artistic cards from Buffalo Gals, Inc.

Well, whose mom isn’t special? With Mother’s Day approaching soon – May 14th this year – your customers will be looking for unique cards and gifts for that special woman who means so much to them. It’s time to stock your store with the kinds of appealing merchandise that will allow them to find just the right thing, and FGMarket is ready to help you satisfy their needs. We’ve gathered together a sampling from our roster of exceptional vendors who can supply you with merchandise that will delight your customers and set you apart from the crowd. Special moms deserve special gifts, and you can find them right here.
A charming line of cards is available from Buffalo Gals, Inc. Their distinctive, beautiful cards feature Victorian, art deco, and art nouveau designs, literary quotations, and heartfelt greetings. Reviving the style of artwork that was found on postcards and in children’s books at the turn of the last century, the cards evoke a sweet sense of femininity and nostalgia. In addition to several Mother’s Day selections, the company also produces blank note cards that may be sold individually or in boxes of ten. You can feel good about your purchase from Buffalo Gals; ten percent of profits is donated to charities that support primary education, women’s health, and parenting skills.

Blue Turtle Studio Cards & counter spinner stand

Blue Turtle Studio is another company with a conscience, supporting animal welfare and environmental causes with a portion of their profits. Their handmade cards are truly beautiful! Designs are cut from the artist’s original or laser prints of her large abstract watercolor paintings. The images are then placed on handmade paper, many styles of which have a variety of flower and plant inclusions. No two are exactly alike. A range of acrylic display units, including counter top, wall mounted, and freestanding models, is available as well.
Blue Turtle Studio also produces an exquisite line of jewelry. Artist/owner Allison Thibos has designed most of the settings that bear her abstract watercolors, creating a new, unique line of “watercolor gems” set in sterling silver. When customers see this jewelry, they can’t believe that some of the stones are actually watercolors covered with a glass-like resin to preserve them, and to make them shine and shimmer like real stones. Select from pendants and necklaces, pins, earrings, bracelets and watches, or complete jewelry sets.

Chelsea Pewter pin

Angels are a common motif among the pewter pins, charms and other jewelry offered by Chelsea International. Angels are popular collectibles, too, and for Mother’s Day, Chelsea has designed a sweet little angel pin. She’s clutching a heart between her hands, and the word “MOM” is engraved across the bottom of her skirt. The pin is affixed to a pink-toned card that bears a lovely “thank you” verse addressed to “a special Mom”. Angels of all sorts dominate the line, but other pins and charms feature whimsical animals, flowers, sports themes, crosses and more.
It can often be difficult to find a gift for a fashion-conscious mom. Styles come and go so fast. But whatever her taste in clothing, the gorgeous, hand-dyed silk scarves created by K.A.T.’s Silks are sure to delight her. They really are exquisite! The beauty of silk is that it is warm when the weather is cool and cool when it is warm.

K.A.T's Silks hand-dyed scarves (Fireweed pattern)

All silk designs created by K.A.T.’s are treated to be washed and dried. No dry-cleaning required! K.A.T.’s silks are created in a mixed medium process, which combines batik, French painting, and marbling. Various floral or foliage motifs, among other patterns, are set against abstract backgrounds in a wide variety of colors or stripe combinations. All scarves will be packaged in plastic cylindrical tubes for shipment in a box. They are steamed and ready for display. No matter what type of store you have, these beautiful and versatile scarves are sure sellers.
For more information, watch for part 2 of FGMarket’s newsletter series featuring more great gift ideas for Mother’s Day.
Find these and other fine wholesalers and suppliers of Mother’s Day gift items in our FGMarket Mothers Day Holiday and Special Occasion vendors’ category.