Happy Birthday to Us!

Four years ago, our co-owners Ellen and Marti were frustrated at the lack of places where they could buy fashionable clothing that was good for people and the environment. So they took matters into their own hands, and Birch Clothing was born. While the main goal at first was to sell clothing that was made under fair labor conditions, as they did more research they learned just how polluting and toxic the textile industry can be. So they filled the store with fair trade goods made from recycled materials, organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, tencel, merino wool, and other fabrics that are sustainably grown and harvested.

And so it came to be that Birch, one of the first socially- and environmentally-conscious stores in the Twin Cities, is now the leader in providing stylish goods that support workers and the preservation of the planet. We've become a destination for consumers seeking to shop their values as well as those who simply appreciate high-quality fabrics and fashion-forward styles.

A great big thank-you to everyone who has supported our mission for the past four years! These are exciting times, as more and more designers and artists are making clothing and accessories that are eco-friendly, and companies are shunning the profits-before-people sweatshop model. Let's show the world what can happen when we make the effort and use our dollars to support the earth and the people who live here!