Since they opened their doors in 2013, this Richmond, Virginia boutique has been the city’s exclusive source for slow-philosophy wardrobe essentials that make you feel good inside and out. As proud believers in mindful consumption and slow fashion, they offer clothing, accessories and apothecary from small producers who have a passion for design and sustainable practices. Chosen both for their aesthetic and sweatshop-free production, the lines they carry represent designers with a new energy in fashion and a deliberate departure from fast fashion and disposable clothes. Can we get a “hell yeah”? If you want to feel good about your style by wearing clothes that will look great tomorrow, next month and even next year, then this is the place for you.

This LA designer basically had us at hello. Before she became a designer, Shaina Mote worked in many different roles within the fashion industry, from vintage buyer and pattern maker to creative director. Today she is the ultimate when it comes to versatile and timeless staples that are wearable yet undeniably modern. The functionality of minimalist, sleek design is combined with unusual accents and unexpected quirks that bring each collection to life. Natural, sustainable fabrics such as tencel, rayon, modal, wool and cotton are used to craft each piece. All Shaina Mote pieces are designed and made in Los Angeles.