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Visiting a craft market can be a wonderful experience but planning your visit in advance is key to making the most of it. This practical guide helps you optimize your experience so you can shop with intention while supporting local makers. Read on to make the most of your next craft fair visit!

As the designer and manufacturer behind Clothes & Roads, I attend craft markets to showcase my handmade eco-conscious minimalist apparel. Being part of these exhibitions is always such a highlight for me as a business owner. But beyond participating as an artisan, I also love exploring craft shows as a visitor. There’s something so inspiring about wandering from booth to booth, meeting other makers, and discovering beautiful, locally made artisanal products. Craft markets are such a unique way to connect with the small business community and celebrate diversity in creativity.

Discover five things I love about craft fairs.

Do you enjoy discovering local creations while chatting with the makers who designed them? In this post, I invite you to dive behind-the-scenes into a day in the life of my apparel shop as I prepare for craft shows. Every step of the process—from signing up to these markets, to logistical challenges, production, and strategic booth design—makes for a consuming and demanding marathon! Read on to uncover the effort that goes into every craft fair!

Each year, certain classics remain your go-to favorites—timeless essentials that have become part of your daily life. But every year also brings new standouts, popular returns, and rising stars, thanks to your invaluable feedback. Discover the highlights of 2024 in this article.

Discover the ultimate solution for staying cool and comfortable this summer: thigh-length bamboo undershorts! Designed to prevent chafing and crafted from breathable bamboo fabric, this women's underwear, locally made in Canada, is the perfect addition to your summer wardrobe.

The clothes we choose to wear are a form of self-expression and a source of comfort as we go about our daily routine and milestone moments in our lives. But what if we could do more with our wardrobe—for the planet and for our communities—simply by being intentional in our choices

Traveling light can be a challenge, but it definitely has its perks! Taking a trip with only a carry-on or a backpack saves you airline luggage check-in fees and allows you to keep your bag in sight at all times. Plus, you’ll save time packing, unpacking and deciding what to wear, so you can spend your precious vacation time on things that really matter! But how to fit a whole trip’s worth of clothes and accessories into one carry-on bag?

Some people think Clothes & Roads is a big company. Every once in a while, I get emails like, “May I speak to your marketing person” or “to the head of HR” or “to the department in charge of your website”. Humm, those are all me. I guess that’s part of being a solopreneur.

I gave things a lot of thought at the start of this year. If the past few years have taught me anything, it’s that adapting is key, both professionally and personally. One of the biggest challenges for my company Clothes & Roads is inventory management.