SHIFT
CLOTHING FOR A CAUSE
Make the Shift to a new style and
Feel Good
Made from sustainable, organic, natural dye, free-trade fabrics.
SHIFT is not a conventional business.
Lesley B Fay in partnership with Khadi Oaxaca, has created a line of clothing called SHIFT. Shift style dresses, denim jean style unisex jackets and men’s shirts. These clothing items are comfortable and attractive in their simplicity. Shift is also a shift of thinking, purchasing garments with a purpose instead of mass-produced garments that harm our environment and people.
The people of Khadi Oaxaca grow the cotton, spin the cotton into thread with wheels built by local carpenters and then they weave the thread into fabric. The fabric is dyed with ingredients such as madder roots, indigo from the Oaxaca, oak bark, native huizache, cochineal and wild marigold. The tailors of San Miguel sew the items, for a fair wage in their own homes.
Our SHIFT profit goes back into the business, to the workers and to help Animal Rescue in San Miguel de Allende. Our goal is that the animal rescue people that work on the front lines can receive the monies they need to keep up their work
Sale of these garments benefit a cause…
All SHIFT clothing is fair trade labor with 100% organic handwoven khadi cotton and naturally dyed. Each item sold has a percentage of the sale going towards animal rescue in San Miguel de Allende for cats and dogs, the Audubon Society and Save the Bees.
Whether you want to support the birds, the bees, or dogs & cats we will donate part of the proceeds to an organization whose mission is to help, rescue and protect these vital members of our world.
Join us in making a SHIFT!
The perfect outfit for Your Lifestyle
A True Classic
All SHIFT items are timeless styling, beautifully sewn and have big pockets so you can carry most anything.
The dresses come in two sleeve styles, cap sleeve and ¾ raglan sleeve.
Dress Sizes are Small 8 to 10, Medium 12 to 14, Large 16 plus.
They fit casually and are super comfortable.
Men’s Shirts Sizes come in Medium, Large & Extra Large.
The shirts have either coconut shell or resin buttons.
Unisex Khadi Denim Jackets, made to look like a jean jacket, accessorized with very cool metal buttons.
Unisex Jackets Sizes come in Medium, Large and Extra Large.
If your size is different, we can do custom SHIFT clothing but there is an increase in price depending on what custom work is needed.
I hope you love SHIFT as much as we do and are eager to make a shift to help us, help the cats and dogs, birds, and bees.
Mill Gracias.
Due to fluctuation in fabric pricing, pricing is available by email [email protected]
If you would like to buy wholesale, please contact us
How to care for SHIFT clothing.
Wash on a cool, delicate cycle using an eco-laundry soap. If you have a stain, just rub in a little dish soap, and let set about 3 minutes. If the stain is difficult like blood, red wine, mustard or oil; rub in a little dish soap and add some oxyclean powder. Gently rub it into the stain and let set 3 minutes. Wash as directed.
Dry on low heat on delicate cycle. Take out while still slightly damp and put on a hanger. If needed, a quick iron for any wrinkles.
A portion of our proceeds benefit
Our Furry & Winged Friends
Save the Bees
Bees are the perfect pollinator. It is critical that we recognise the importance of bees in nature and to human lives. We need to actively work to ensure they don’t just survive but thrive. Click below for other easy ways to help in your own back yard.
Adopt a Dog
Man’s best friend should not be neglected on the streets to have more puppies. We are a strong supporter of SPAY and Neuter San Miguel has its fair share of abandoned dogs and you can help. There are several organizations in town that work diligently to SPAY & Neuter for free.
Rescue a Cat
Cats need rescuing and care BUT MOST IMPORTANT is Spay & Neuter. The only way we can remove the cat populations is to reduce the kitten factor. The only way to do that is through the SPAY & NEUTER offered by many rescue programs here in San Miguel. They need our help.
Listen to Birds
Birds strongly influence the biological function of the ecosystems upon which we all depend, yet more than one-third of our birds are in trouble due to habitat loss, pesticide use, and other troubling human impacts.
SHIFT supports many charitable organizations.
you can help support them too
Adopt, Rescue & Dontate
Sociedad Protectora de Animales de San Miguel de Allende, A.C.
Martha Olvera Galvan
Santuario Felino Rey Ashoka AC
Partner with Us
Retialers, if you are interested in carrying our line of garments, or purchasing wholesale please get in touch via email or phone us at 415.688.6682. We look forward to partnering with you.
At Lesley B Fay we are proud to support their endeavors and others like them working hard to make a difference. By purchasing SHIFT garments, you too are supporting and helping fair trade businesses.
Organic Fabrics by Village Weavers
Read Their Story
About
We source our organic fabrics from Khadi manufacturers who grow and manufacture organic cotton, pay their labor fair trade, and use only natural dyes Our top supplier is a Mexican company, Khadi Oaxaca, founded in 2010 by a husband and wife team, they maintain traditional spinning methods while enabling the community to be self-reliant, and earn a sustainable wage.
Khadi oaxaca & A village of weavers
Read Their Story
About
We source our organic fabrics from Khadi manufacturers who grow and manufacture organic cotton, pay their labor fair trade, and use only natural dyes Our top supplier is a Mexican company, Khadi Oaxaca, founded in 2010 by a husband and wife team, they maintain traditional spinning methods while enabling the community to be self-reliant, and earn a sustainable wage.
At Lesley B Fay we are proud to support their endeavors and others like them working hard to make a difference. By purchasing SHIFT garments, you too are supporting and helping fair trade businesses.
Address
Lesley B. Fay @ Lavinia's ArtSpace
Calz. de la Estación 151,
Centro, 37700
San Miguel de Allende
GTO, México
Hours
Monday to Friday:
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Contact
Office Phone:
(+52) 415.688.6682
WhatsApp: (+52) 415.119.1899
or email to make an appointment.
Contact
Office Phone:
(+52) 415.688.6682
WhatsApp: (+52) 415.119.1899
or email to make an appointment.