Meet the Maker #1 – Hadija Jibulilo
Today we launch this little corner in our blog – at ‘Meet the Maker’ we will share the stories of those who are the hands behind our products and a little bit of their lives! We’re starting with […]
DOME out there – a summary
This is our 0 year: where we begin, learn and reorganize. After some intense months to launch and work for Christmas, 2018 arrived with one sure thing: we want to get closer to people. This was the happy […]
DOME & Velo Culture: “Uma Loja na Oficina”
The first ‘Uma Loja na Oficina’, the popup store powered by Velo Culture, in which DOME participated, finished last Saturday, April 7th. The two brands have joined together in a partnership, unlikely for some, very natural for us. […]
Women that inspire us: Ana Teresa Neves
Ana Teresa Neves is the person in charge of the Teresa Gameiro brand. The dream of pursuing the cultural heritage traditional from her region allowed Teresa to start the brand with her name. Let’s get to know a […]
Women that inspire us: the 3 Soko founders
Soko is an ethical African fashion brand that works with artisans in Kenya. To create beautiful pieces Soko artisans use local eco-friendly raw materials such as recycled brass and reclaimed cow horn. Even so the brand leverages technology […]
Exclusive New Brands – PopUp Store Velo Culture
DOME Ethical Store will be the first to open the project “Uma Loja na Oficina”, a pop culture store located in Porto, powered by Velo Culture. Both brands stand out for the careful and detailed selection […]
Women that inspire us: Mifuko artisans
Kiondos are part of the traditions in Kenya since they are an indigenous tradition to the Kikuyu and Kamba tribes. Handwoven with sisal and food grade plastics, 80% recycled, Mifuko’s products are created as a sophisticated blend of […]
Women that inspire us: Mari & Minna, Mikufo’s co-founders
Mifuko story starts with two Finnish designers determined to make high fashion in a way that is sustainable and contributes positively to the world. Let’s meet Mari Martikainen & Minna Impio. They met queuing for lunch in the […]
Orikomi – Lighting with origami techniques
Orikomi brand was created in 2013 and is based on developing products that blend origami techniques with lighting. The brand follows the principle that design should be economic and affordable, but equally perfectionist and ambitious, especially considering the […]
The Responsible Glossary
Nowadays things change fast and the world’s needs are quickly pushing us to evolve, improve and unfold new answers to current multiple challenges. New and creative solutions have never been so vital to all of us. Did you […]
WomenCraft: culture, traditions and history of a tri-border region
WomenCraft works with rural Tanzanian and Burundian women to become contributing members of a successful fair-trade enterprise, therefore the products handcrafted by these artisans are bought and sold according to these international practices. When in 2007 the social […]
3 days of fashion and sustainability
Regarding the Ethical Fashion Show Berlin, DOME team traveled to the low temperatures of central Europe to meet new brands, attend the conferences of experts from the various areas and exchange impressions with those who, like us, struggle […]
Ethnology and Technology = Ethnotek
Ethnotek’s mission is to keep culture alive by creating high quality laptop and travel bags that feature ethically sourced handmade textiles. They partner with artisans in Ghana, Guatemala, India, Indonesia and Vietnam for hand printing, weaving and embroidery […]
BABA TREE – THE BASKET COMPANY
Baba Tree is a worldwide supplier of handwoven African Baskets, ethically sourced in Bolgatanga, Ghana. Considered the only transparent company in the region, Baba Tree aspires a new model of ethical business that sees us all as active […]
SOKO – innovation and tradition
Soko is an eco-friendly jewellery project that is trying to redefine the principles of ethical fashion by not only creating beautiful products but also by supporting the artisans through a simple and innovative yet powerful technology platform. This […]
What makes Trade Fair? Part 3
Dear game changer, If you got here, we assume you have checked our previous posts regarding this topic! If not, you can check here Part 1 and Part 2 explaining what we are talking about when we defend […]