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Fashion, by many accounts, is just seen as clothing—a new trend for a new year. As it turns out, it is a way to send a message not only by consumers, but by brands as well. Fashion activism is alive and well and used as a means for social change by engaging in modern social and political movements. The mission of NI EN MORE is founded off of this practice. Founded by artists Lise Bjorne Linnert, Jane Terrazas, and Veronica Corchado, NI EN MORE—translating to NOT ONE MORE— believes in offering economic independence as a stepping stone for facing challenges of abuse and violence. Located in Ciudad Juárez, a city known for the systemic murders of women from all levels of society, the most vulnerable are women with a low socioeconomic status.

NI EN MORE contributes to and honors the fight for injustice through the handembroidered protest patches that are given with each garment sold, or sold separately. Embroidered in the shape of a flower, the petals symbolize a gleam of hope while also representing the flowers used to naturally color the garments made in the studio. The pink cross in the middle serves to honor a fight for justice that has been occurring since 1996.

Although the core of this social innovation project is a sewing studio, its purpose is to meet the needs of women in a more effective way. The sustainable business model that these artists work with aides in the production of clothing while coincidingly providing a safe work environment, fair wages, education, training and dignity above all. The initiative will also help create the necessary confidence and skills that contribute to financial independence.

It is a long-term goal for NI EN MORE to use their skills and experience to continue helping the conditions for women in Juárez while investing any and all profits made back into the studio and worker’s communities.

Ni En More

Fashion Activism Alive in Juarez

| By: HOPE ALEGRE |