Five Ways to Feel Better about Shopping, from an Indigenous Fashion Brand Founder

There is a greater desire for consumers to be more aware of the types and businesses they support when shopping for clothing. Although sustainability has been a popular buzzword for some time, we cannot lose its importance. We can personalize sustainability. Amy Yeung is the best person to help us do this.

Yeung, a Dine (Navajo), founder of 4kinship (formerly Orenda Tribe), sells pieces made from upcycled textiles and repurposed vintage clothing. She also makes items crafted by fellow Dine Tribe members. Yeung’s company is committed to sustainability. She is always looking for ways to help her community after the COVID-19 epidemic. It’s clear why Yeung was chosen to share her knowledge about how to shop with confidence. Once you’ve seen the beauty of 4kinship’s products for yourself, you’ll never forget them.

Continue scrolling to find Amy Yeung’s top shopping tips and to see 4kinship’s stunning pieces.

Amy Yeung’s Sustainable Shopping Tips

Supporting vintage brands will allow you to bring things into your home that are already there, and not require new production. Adopt an older soul that has been restored, rebuilt, and repurposed. We «re-imagine» vintage at 4kinship by changing the colors to bring us joy.

• 4kinship Vintage Red Velvet dress
• 4kinship Vintage 80s Lambskin Leather Vest
• 4kinship Vintage Southwest Blanket Coat
• 4kinship Velvet Devoure Corset 80s Velvet Devoure
• Vintage Midcentury Wool Skirt — Natural White

Help us create a sustainable marketplace by supporting indigenous artisans. Many of our handcrafted products are 100% artisan-supportive.

• 4kinship Oaxacan Rainbow Skirt Technicolor
• Shirley Brown’s 4kinship Two Grey Hills Rug
  4kinship Navajo Handpainted Clay Ornaments
• 4kinship Rare Vintage Whimsy Iroquois Whimsy
• 4kinship Vintage Guatemalan Neon Stripe jacket

At 4kinship we are all about community. Get involved in our circle of rainbow-makers to spread love and lighten the lives of Dine (Navajo), communities.

• Thomas Coriz Galaxy Cuff
• Handwoven Clutch by 4kinship Oaxacan
• 4kinship Navajo Made Naja Earring
• Mary Jane Garcia Navajo Made Naja Ring

Take some time this holiday season to go outside and greet the universe between Mother Earth, Father Sky. Slow down. Breathe. We can all share this healing path together if we have an open heart.

• 4kinship Vintage 80s Southwest Applique Jacket

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