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    Sustainable, Organic Face Masks that Are Breathable

    Sustainable, Organic Face Masks that Are Breathable
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    At Symbology, it's our jam to make social responsibility sexy. So it's no surprise that we jumped at the opportunity to make the newest accessory--aka the ubiquitous face mask--stylish and sustainable. Cause...

    Ethical Loungewear for All Your Social Distancing Needs

    Ethical Loungewear for All Your Social Distancing Needs
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    Whether your sleeping in or Netflix + Chilling, you definitely want to keep yourself comfortable. But whoever said that comfy couldn’t be sexy?! We know times have been stressful, and...

    Sustainable Fashion Ideas to Take You From Winter to Spring

    Sustainable Fashion Ideas to Take You From Winter to Spring
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    It’s officially that time of year again - that awkward in-between seasons time when it’s not quite Winter anymore and not quite Spring yet. Some it’s hot, some days it’s...

    Self-Love Tips for Valentine’s Day & Beyond

    Self-Love Tips for Valentine’s Day & Beyond
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    We just celebrated Valentine’s Day, the day dedicated to all things love and romance. When most people think of Valentine’s, the first thing that comes to mind is fancy dinner...

    Outfit Ideas for Every Body Type

    Outfit Ideas for Every Body Type
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    We’ll just start this out by stating the obvious - anyone can wear any style of clothing they like. The only thing that truly matters at the end of the...

    Ethical & Affordable Gifts for Everyone On Your List

    Ethical & Affordable Gifts for Everyone On Your List
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    The holidays are quickly approaching and many of us are scrambling to find the perfect gifts for the special people in our lives. Gift-giving is one of the most exciting...

    We just opened a boutique! Come shop sustainably in Dallas-Fort Worth

    We just opened a boutique! Come shop sustainably in Dallas-Fort Worth
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    Our dream of having a sustainable boutique is finally coming to fruition! We’ve teamed up with the incredible bossbabes photographed here to launch Etico, DFW’s first sustainable collective boutique. Etico will feature...

    Making Sustainable Clothing More Affordable

    Making Sustainable Clothing More Affordable
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    Cost is one of the biggest barriers for a lot of people when it comes to sustainable fashion. Unfortunately, it's an unavoidable reality that creating handmade garments, using sustainable materials,...

    Celebrating 7 Years Of Symbology + Our Star Brand Ambassador

    Celebrating 7 Years Of Symbology + Our Star Brand Ambassador
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    In honor of our 7 year anniversary, we are celebrating our ardent champion of women and biggest cheerleader. Lyric Thompson has been a Symbology Brand Ambassador since day one of Symbology, serving as our Social Impact...

    Sustainable Maternity Clothes - For the Baby Bump & Beyond

    Sustainable Maternity Clothes - For the Baby Bump & Beyond
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    With our new collection, we've focused on introducing some new silhouettes for ethically conscious mamas-to-be. When designing these pieces, we made sure they checked all the boxes: comfortable, flattering, functional, washable...

    We Have Sustainable Wedding and Bridesmaids Dresses!

    We Have Sustainable Wedding and Bridesmaids Dresses!
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    In a nutshell There's virtually no options for ethically made or sustainably made wedding dresses in general, let alone those that are at a reasonable price point. So we've decided to brave...

    As a Feminist Fashion Label, We Must Offer Plus Sizes

    As a Feminist Fashion Label, We Must Offer Plus Sizes
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    By Marissa Heyl, Symbology Founder Seven years ago, I started Symbology to empower women through fashion. Not just our artisan partners, but customers as well--pear-shaped, petite, big breasted, Amazonian and all lovelies...

    Sustainable Jumpsuits: Our Guide for the Go-To For All Body Types

    Sustainable Jumpsuits: Our Guide for the Go-To For All Body Types
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    Jumpsuits are probably the closest we can get to wearing a onesie in public. They're comfy, easy to throw on and make you look fierce with none of the effort. But we...

    How Symbology Defines Sustainable Fashion

    How Symbology Defines Sustainable Fashion
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    Sustainable fashion can be a confusing space to navigate. What does it really mean? Is it organic materials, locally made, fair trade? No one brand can do it all nor...

    Our Spring Festival Love Collection: A Literal Headturner

    Our Spring Festival Love Collection: A Literal Headturner
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    What brings people the world over together? It's that universal need to celebrate life and dance with reckless abandon. To honor tradition and heritage, to create beauty through movement. It's...

    Bossbabe of the Month: Meet Jess Ekstrom from Headbands of Hope

    Bossbabe of the Month: Meet Jess Ekstrom from Headbands of Hope
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    If you're looking for a story that gives all the feels, look no further ladybird. For every adorable hair accessory purchased, Headbands of Hope gives one to a child with...

    Introducing our Fall Collection | Seeking SEArenity

    Introducing our Fall Collection  |  Seeking SEArenity
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    After months of devastating monsoons that have wreaked havoc in India, we are thrilled to finally announce the launch of our Fall collection: Seeking Searenity. Unlike our typical collections inspired...

    What Do Your Clothes Say About You?

    What Do Your Clothes Say About You?
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    As a former student of anthropology, l find the psychology of clothing and how it intersects with culture fascinating. Fashion has been an integral part in shaping history and art throughout time and continues to...

    #fashrev // 5 Years Later, How Far Have We Really Come?

    #fashrev // 5 Years Later, How Far Have We Really Come?
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    It’s been 5 years since the horrific crash of the Rana Plaza factory in Bangladesh, a time that beckons reflection and introspection.

    Symbologist on the Road: Birdseye View

    Symbologist on the Road: Birdseye View
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    Namaste. This is a mini-series about a design intern’s experience in Jaipur, India, where she had the opportunity to experience a new city, on-the-ground operations, and design processes first-hand. This...

    Symbology Exclusive: Hand Printed Table Runner featured in Globein Artisan Box

    Symbology Exclusive: Hand Printed Table Runner featured in Globein Artisan Box
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    What's the one ritual that every culture around the world celebrates? It's not weddings, though that's a good guess. It's food.  Gathering together with friends and family around the table...

    Red: En Vogue Since the Neanderthals

    Red: En Vogue Since the Neanderthals
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    Rich wine hued trousers at the subway, berry scarves at work, burgundy coats and totes on the city streets-- red is the trend for Fall in 2017. Collections from Alexander McQueen...

    Between the Folds: The Inspiration Behind Our Fall Origami Collection

    Between the Folds: The Inspiration Behind Our Fall Origami Collection
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    Introducing the Origami Collection. Origami, literally “folding paper” when directly translated from Japanese, is a deceptively simple art. Origami first became prevalent in Japan during the 6th century with the...

    What You Need to Know About The Fair Trade Food Movement

    What You Need to Know About The Fair Trade Food Movement
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      We pretty much have down where and how to get ethically sourced clothing and lifestyle pieces, however when it comes to food, something we consume every day, buying ethically can...

    Five Reads That Have Inspired Us This Summer

    Five Reads That Have Inspired Us This Summer
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    For many, the summer months gift us with more time to immerse ourselves in a good book. Our staff compared notes on our current reads and recommendations and narrowed down our favorites to these...

    8 Ways to Create a Stylishly Sustainable Home

    8 Ways to Create a Stylishly Sustainable Home
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    One of the first steps to living mindfully is reducing your ecological impact in your own home. Partially inspired by our pop up event at sustainable home mecca TreeHouse Dallas earlier in July,...

    Top 10 Underrated Destinations You Need to Visit

    Top 10 Underrated Destinations You Need to Visit
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    With the sometimes overwhelming stress of daily life, it's crucial to put our phones away and get on the road...or plane...or boat. Travel is transformative. Experiencing a change in culture or embarking...

    Our team's personal recs for a truly unique July 4th celebration

    Our team's personal recs for a truly unique July 4th celebration
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    We are super excited to celebrate the height of summer with our Independence Day sale on some of our favorite pieces. With July 4th approaching, our team at Symbology want to...

    A Symbology Summer

    A Symbology Summer
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    With the sun shining brighter and days getting hotter, we are thrilled to announce our new summer collection! Ethereal fabrics, flowing silhouettes, and pops of ruby and azure are perfect...

    The heart of HeART Deco

    The heart of HeART Deco
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    Art-deco-inspired prints melt into light chiffon and buttery silk in our new spring collection. In its essence, HeART Deco is sumptuous. Putting a modern twist on iconic 1920s fashion, ethereal...

    Celebrating Immigrants Who Make America Great

    Celebrating Immigrants Who Make America Great
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    This International Women’s Day, we take time to honor the immigrant women who have contributed to our culture.  by Piper Anderson Today, we celebrate courageous women who have made a...

    Symbology Exclusive Design for Rachel Zoe's Box of Style

    Symbology Exclusive Design for Rachel Zoe's Box of Style
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    We're bursting at the seams to share with you that Symbology has been featured in the Spring 2017 Box of Style by Rachel Zoe. We collaborated on an exclusive design...

    Noonday X Symbology: The Perfect Holiday Pairing

    Noonday X Symbology: The Perfect Holiday Pairing
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    Eggs and bacon. Bert and Ernie. Peanut butter and jelly. Symbology and Noonday. The beautiful pairings in life that are meant to be. Knowing that each beautiful piece is handcrafted by...

    Why Isn't Fashion Considered Art?

    Why Isn't Fashion Considered Art?
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    A series examining the intersection of art & fashion. Inspired by Netflix's 'The First Monday in May' by Marissa Heyl One of the things I love most about fashion is its ability...

    Is Ethical Fashion Elitist?

    Is Ethical Fashion Elitist?
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    by Marissa Heyl As the founder of an ethical fashion label, I am constantly grappling with issues revolving around income. I work to ensure that our artisan partners are earning...

    Own Your Space

    Own Your Space
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    If you’ve never felt the crippling anxiety of correcting a bartender who gave you the wrong drink, this post is not for you. It should be simple, in theory, to...

    Around the World in One Dress

    Around the World in One Dress
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    Have you been craving an adventure lately? Maybe it’s the heat. Maybe your friend just posted three-hundred photos of her backpacking trip through Europe. No matter what sparked your wanderlust,...

    What to Wear to A Wedding, No Matter the Setting.

    What to Wear to A Wedding, No Matter the Setting.
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    So many weddings, so little time. It’s such a blessing to be invited to these special events, but there is a lot to consider. You’ve googled “Ethical Wedding gifts,” and...

    Essentials for a Beach Day done Sustainably

    Essentials for a Beach Day done Sustainably
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    By Claire Jentsch In case you missed it, last week’s post focused on staying mindful when you’re busy, stressed, and can’t sneak out of work for a nap on the...

    4 Ways to Be More Mindful Everyday

    4 Ways to Be More Mindful Everyday
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    Even with the hot, long days of summer in full swing, almost everyone is busy. Whether we’re at work, taking care of kids, or taking summer classes, most of us...

    Guest Blog: The Good Trade's Interview with Symbology Founder Marissa Heyl

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    What a way to start our Monday! We thoroughly enjoyed reading this article published today in The Good Trade, featuring an interview with our founder Marissa Heyl. Meet Marissa of Symbology...

    A Friend Walks Into a Room

    A Friend Walks Into a Room
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    By Claire JentschSince today is Best Friend Day, we’ve been pondering that question. Is a great friend someone who has known you a long time? Someone who quotes your favorite movies...

    New Partnership with Alliance for Artisan Enterprise

    New Partnership with Alliance for Artisan Enterprise
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    Not only is October Fair Trade Month, but this month Symbology is so excited to partner with two inspiring global campaigns to support Artisan work worldwide.  We are very proud...

    Why our Artisans are Called Artists

    Why our Artisans are Called Artists
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    “A craftsman works with his hands, an artisan works with his head and his hands, and an artist works with his heart, his head and his hands.” Ever since Symbology...

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