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2017 February - Empowerment isn't glamorous

Thank You to all u lovely ladies who supported our 40% off everything love sale! Today I am sitting with two of our beautiful Holi Boli ladies in a government office as we try to fix their Aadhaar Cards (ID / Residents card in India). We are trying get PAN cards (tax numbers) for all our girls but alas their Aadhaar card was declined. So, here I sit sweating it up in a world full of men barking...
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2016 October - Opinion - Quality in Ethical / Sustainable Fashion

Should Ethical/Sustainable Fashion be Quality Fashion?Of course there are times where the artisan or crafts industries struggle to meet quality standards set by modern manufacturing facilities.  However...... quality itself is a customer perception!Regardless of our products we must continuously strive for quality. Our drive for sustainability and ethical practices do not need to compromise the...
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2016 August - India Independence Day Clearance Sale

Dresses in our warehouse do not help us empower women! Buy a Holi Boli dress and help us sponsor more rural village ladies in India to learn to sew and for us empower women into meaningful work. Independence Day is about freedom - freedom comes through empowerment! Come and have a look at some of our beautiful dresses that have been dramatically reduced to clear them out of our warehouse. http://w...
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2016 July - Trusted Clothes - An Introduction to Holi Boli Fashionz

POSTED ON JULY 19, 2016 BY ADMINTrusted Clothes Blog - Used by Holi Boli with permision. Holi Boli Fashionz (Holi Boli) was created out of the mix of doing what you are passionate about and wanting to leave a positive footprint on this Earth.Holi Boli began as an idea for empowerment through sewing classes as vocational training. There were a number of failures when the first class finished early...
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2016 April - Newsflash! Buying Holi Boli just got easier - Online Shop!

Now you can buy dresses online and support the empowering work of Holi Boli Fashionz.  Have a gander at the dresses we have for you at www.HoliBoli.com.All major credit cards accepted and Paypal accounts.All transactions are in USD but a currency converter can be found in the of the page.Free Shipping anywhere in the world!All profits profit others!#LoveYourSistersProudly made in Bhalupali...
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2017 February - Valentine's Sale 40% off

Holi Boli is all about spreading the LOVE! So, Valentine's day seems like the perfect time for a sale.  Money in the bank enables us to empower rural Indian women; dresses in the store room does not!  So, open your heart (and your wallet) and help us to empower women in India.Let us empower you to look fabulous too by taking 40% off everything! Even our already reduced stock.Your wearing Holi Boli...
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2016 October - Opinion - What is Ethical Fashion?

What is ethical fashion?Whenever I try to discuss an idea like 'ethical fashion' I end up realising that the person I am talking to has a totally different definition of the topic.  Defining what you mean is essential for proper discussion on any topic.  In fact, it seems apparent to me that most academic conversations spend a fair amount of time in definitions.The word 'ethical' means 'beliefs...
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2016 July - Banumati's Story - Ethical Fashion Empowering Women

POSTED ON JULY 28, 2016 BY ADMINTrusted Clothes Blog - Used by Holi Boli with permision.Banumati shared her story for Trusted Clothes blog. This story is used with her permission.Banumati was born in the Government hospital on 14 June. She doesn’t know what year, but thinks she is now 21 years old. She doesn’t celebrate her birthday but her brother (who used to be the only one in the family...
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2016 April - Fashion Revolution - I Made Your Clothes

#HoliBoli #imadeyourclothes #FashionRevolution We are excited about the worldwide Fashion Revolution where consumers, manufacturers and retailers around the globe are calling for, and implement, a more transparent and ethical fashion industry! "We believe that fashion can be made in a safe, clean and beautiful way. Where creativity, quality environment and people are valued equally. On 18-24 April,...
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2015 November - Graduation Day!

Nine more ladies graduated from their three month sewing course and received their well deserved certificates. Stories, tears and laughter were shared while each lady had her turn to be heard. During these three months new friendships develop and self confidence grows. The Holi Boli house is a safe place for ladies to come together and be empowered. A new marketable skill can set them and their...
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2015 June - In store visit with Two Lippy Ladies
2015 June - In store visit with Two Lippy Ladies

During the Indian summer holiday (May/June) 2015, Ana enjoyed the novelty of popping in-store, in-person, to one of our favorite NZ retailers Two Lippy Ladies. "Thank you" Two Lippy Ladies for keeping the Holi Boli ladies busy with dress orders and supporting business with ethics. http://twolippyladies.co.nz/
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2017 February - Empowerment isn't glamorous

Thank You to all u lovely ladies who supported our 40% off everything love sale! Today I am sitting with two of our beautiful Holi Boli ladies in a government office as we try to fix their Aadhaar Cards (ID / Residents card in India). We are trying get PAN cards (tax numbers) for all our girls but alas their Aadhaar card was declined. So, here I sit sweating it up in a world full of men barking...
Read more
2017 February - Valentine's Sale 40% off

Holi Boli is all about spreading the LOVE! So, Valentine's day seems like the perfect time for a sale.  Money in the bank enables us to empower rural Indian women; dresses in the store room does not!  So, open your heart (and your wallet) and help us to empower women in India.Let us empower you to look fabulous too by taking 40% off everything! Even our already reduced stock.Your wearing Holi Boli...
Read more
2016 October - Opinion - Quality in Ethical / Sustainable Fashion

Should Ethical/Sustainable Fashion be Quality Fashion?Of course there are times where the artisan or crafts industries struggle to meet quality standards set by modern manufacturing facilities.  However...... quality itself is a customer perception!Regardless of our products we must continuously strive for quality. Our drive for sustainability and ethical practices do not need to compromise the...
Read more
2016 October - Opinion - What is Ethical Fashion?

What is ethical fashion?Whenever I try to discuss an idea like 'ethical fashion' I end up realising that the person I am talking to has a totally different definition of the topic.  Defining what you mean is essential for proper discussion on any topic.  In fact, it seems apparent to me that most academic conversations spend a fair amount of time in definitions.The word 'ethical' means 'beliefs...
Read more
2016 August - India Independence Day Clearance Sale

Dresses in our warehouse do not help us empower women! Buy a Holi Boli dress and help us sponsor more rural village ladies in India to learn to sew and for us empower women into meaningful work. Independence Day is about freedom - freedom comes through empowerment! Come and have a look at some of our beautiful dresses that have been dramatically reduced to clear them out of our warehouse. http://w...
Read more
2016 July - Banumati's Story - Ethical Fashion Empowering Women

POSTED ON JULY 28, 2016 BY ADMINTrusted Clothes Blog - Used by Holi Boli with permision.Banumati shared her story for Trusted Clothes blog. This story is used with her permission.Banumati was born in the Government hospital on 14 June. She doesn’t know what year, but thinks she is now 21 years old. She doesn’t celebrate her birthday but her brother (who used to be the only one in the family...
Read more
2016 July - Trusted Clothes - An Introduction to Holi Boli Fashionz

POSTED ON JULY 19, 2016 BY ADMINTrusted Clothes Blog - Used by Holi Boli with permision. Holi Boli Fashionz (Holi Boli) was created out of the mix of doing what you are passionate about and wanting to leave a positive footprint on this Earth.Holi Boli began as an idea for empowerment through sewing classes as vocational training. There were a number of failures when the first class finished early...
Read more
2016 April - Fashion Revolution - I Made Your Clothes

#HoliBoli #imadeyourclothes #FashionRevolution We are excited about the worldwide Fashion Revolution where consumers, manufacturers and retailers around the globe are calling for, and implement, a more transparent and ethical fashion industry! "We believe that fashion can be made in a safe, clean and beautiful way. Where creativity, quality environment and people are valued equally. On 18-24 April,...
Read more
2016 April - Newsflash! Buying Holi Boli just got easier - Online Shop!

Now you can buy dresses online and support the empowering work of Holi Boli Fashionz.  Have a gander at the dresses we have for you at www.HoliBoli.com.All major credit cards accepted and Paypal accounts.All transactions are in USD but a currency converter can be found in the of the page.Free Shipping anywhere in the world!All profits profit others!#LoveYourSistersProudly made in Bhalupali...
Read more
2015 November - Graduation Day!

Nine more ladies graduated from their three month sewing course and received their well deserved certificates. Stories, tears and laughter were shared while each lady had her turn to be heard. During these three months new friendships develop and self confidence grows. The Holi Boli house is a safe place for ladies to come together and be empowered. A new marketable skill can set them and their...
Read more
2015 June - In store visit with Two Lippy Ladies
2015 June - In store visit with Two Lippy Ladies

During the Indian summer holiday (May/June) 2015, Ana enjoyed the novelty of popping in-store, in-person, to one of our favorite NZ retailers Two Lippy Ladies. "Thank you" Two Lippy Ladies for keeping the Holi Boli ladies busy with dress orders and supporting business with ethics. http://twolippyladies.co.nz/
Read more