Explore “conscious fashion” at Rhetorical Factory’s upcoming party. On Wednesday, April 29, from 4-9 p.m., the recycled clothing shop will celebrate one year at its flagship store in West Asheville (444 Haywood Road #102). Launched by artist Bethany Adams, the business aims to “inspire questioning and be 100 percent good.”
“Every day someone walks in who has never wondered about where their clothing came from, and they walk out different people,” reads a release from the retailer. “We are proud to offer an ethical and affordable alternative to ‘Made In China,’ repetitive clothing that exploits the environments and communities it comes from. In addition to our own brand of ‘recycled art clothes’ we offer ethically made jewelry, underwear and art from our own community and around the world. ”
Here is the full release from Rhetorical Factory:
Rhetorical Factory is a recycled clothing company on a mission to inspire questioning and be 100 percent good. It is also the dream of artist Bethany Adams, which has turned into reality. On April 29th of this year we celebrate the completion of our first year open at our Flagship store in West Asheville.
The response from the community has been enthusiastic over these last twelve months. Every day someone walks in who has never wondered about where their clothing came from, and they walk out different people. We are proud to offer an ethical and affordable alternative to Made In China, repetitive clothing that exploits the environments and communities it comes from. In addition to our own brand of “recycled art clothes” we offer ethically made jewelry, underwear and art from our own community and around the world.
Our grand opening was a huge success last year and we hope to bring people together again to celebrate our mission for conscious fashion. While the rest of the world looks to places like Asheville to set a sustainable example, we feel it’s the perfect home for encouraging the type of conversations that need to happen if exploitation in the clothing industry is going to change.
We have learned a lot about what you want to see from us, and we are looking forward to another busy season of conscious shoppers and enlightening conversations. Please come celebrate our first year open April 29th from 4-9pm at the Flagship store, 444 Haywood Road #102 in West Asheville, 28806.
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