Understanding The Need for Ethical Places to Shop in Charlotte NC and Beyond

The key to understanding the need for change begins with identifying the issues behind the current paradigm. Although the fashion industry appears rather beautiful and illustrious from the sidelines, there’s a lot more to it than extraordinary fabrics and delightful evening gowns. The need for reform in the fashion industry has been around since its inception. With the industrial revolution came a lot of opportunities for factory work to yield way to mass production. In some ways, mass production is unavoidable, however, even the ethics surrounding such practices should be examined.

At Elizabeth Leigh, we’ve taken a vow to critically assess the world around us and do our part to produce practical solutions. We don’t anticipate that we’ll be able to singlehandedly overturn fashion’s largest issues. However, we believe that any revolution can spark out of something as innocuous as boutiques in Charlotte NC. Part of what makes Elizabeth Leigh enjoyable for the buyer is also knowing that they’re positively impacting the world merely from making a purchase. It’s an effortless way to purposefully shop without having to jump through hoops. In a world where technology reigns supreme, it’s pertinent to make the entire process easy. We’ve taken the initiative to do the heavy lifting for you, by partnering with incredibly talented artists across the world. All you need to do is shop our collection for your favorites.

Our goal is to make an impact on more than just your fashion and beauty. We donate 10% of sales to nonprofits both locally and nationally. Each quarter, we choose a Charity of Choice to be the recipient of these funds. We reach out to our buyers and supporters for their input on which nonprofits to support. We cannot reach them all, but we hope, through your purchasing power, we can reach as many as we can. Our promise to you is that EVERY PURCHASE MATTERS, so whether you are helping to support an artist, a small business or a community, you can count on a portion of your sales being directly donated to an organization that is making a difference in this world.

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Giving Back- How We Help Others

Putting artists on is a major part of our work. Think of how many talented people there are in the world. You likely know several talented people in your immediate circle. How many people out there are bursting with talent, but don’t have the resources to advocate for their work. That’s where Elizabeth Leigh comes into play, and we’re far more than just your average beauty supply store Charlotte operation. Not only do we feature incredible artists in our inventory, but by doing so, we can connect customers to these artists. It’s an easy and effective way for them to build up their reputation and repertoire. At the same time, it gives buyers the opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts and goods they can trust for authenticity and elite artistry. We are proud to build bridges every day between talented people and consumers who want to opt for more ethical transactions.

Unfortunately, in our world, there are still far too many practices that negatively impact our environment. When all is said and done, we only have one earth and a finite number of resources. It is our duty to protect what we have whether we’re simply individual shoppers or the owners of boutiques in Charlotte. Elizabeth Leigh is proud to take on the responsibility of creating a sustainable network that favors handmade production and the ethical sourcing of resources. We’re hoping to build something much greater than just a fashion network. We’re hoping to build a prototype that other businesses can model themselves after. Together is the only way we’ll be able to make positive change.

Labor exploitation is also another issue that plagues the fashion industry. There are far too many people out there working in poor conditions and barely making a livable wage. Elizabeth Leigh is insistent that we pay our artists properly. We strongly believe that labor deserves to be recognized and compensated. We keep our prices fair because we recognize that those creating fashion abroad or home goods in Charlotte NC deserve it.

Supporting Charity

At Elizabeth Leigh, we are always looking for additional ways to give back. While our entire premise for operation is based on the equitable exchange of goods, we felt it was our responsibility to take things one step further. As a result, we created the policy that 10% of our profits will go to charities of our choice. Because the money we receive comes directly from you, our customers, we also welcome your feedback for charities you feel would benefit from our donations. On this page, you can view our impacts and the number of funds we’ve been able to donate in dollars. We’ve also made it possible for our customers to donate directly from the website to the current charities that we support. However, rest assured the next time you go to purchase that irresistible Charlotte hat or accessory, that you’re directly helping worthwhile charities.

Your support is invaluable, and we thank our customers, especially those who continue to work for us for their patronage. Thank you for helping us make the world a more charitable and equitable place.