by Delia Montgomery
I introduce you to Jennifer Murphy who produces modern fun baby and toddler clothes from sustainable fabrics. She is a Chicago resident who lives with her husband, daughter, and son. They hold a family passion for farm animals and the future of our environment. Jennifer’s mission is to improve the lives of others through her talents, creativity, intuition and knowledge.
Jennifer’s clothing company, Chapter One Organics, fosters organic farming by using 100% organic cotton. Dyes are low impact and in all, this responsible and ethical company is an admired model to organic cotton farmers and the apparel industry.
Jennifer not only designs, she collaborates with a U.S. manufacturer that trains women facing significant barriers to employment. The women learn sewing skills, earn a living wage, attain productive work habits, establish careers, and begin their “Chapter One.”
One of the manufacturer’s teaching sites is at a minimum security prison in the Midwest. There hope subsist for a green future job. The manufacturer also hires women outside the prison system who possess minimal skills for a career. The poverty-breaking program enables women to care for themselves and their families. As one can imagine, Jennifer loves being part of a program that does so much good as the demand for her designs increases.
Jennifer began her fashion passion at a young age. She served on a fashion advisory board and modeled for a department store in high school. In college she dabbled in design. She spent many years fine tuning business management skills with a long stint in retail management. Those life experiences led to the formation of her impressive company.
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Amongst other things, blog contributor Delia Montgomery, d/b/a Chíc Eco, is an agent for environmental designers and artists. She holds a burning desire to witness organic cotton farming on Hawaiian islands. Please contact Delia if you wish to be known as a local-eco farmer or crafts person.
