Warm Up Your Fall Palette

Fair trade accessories for fall fashion mean taking the perfect handmade purses, jewelry, and clothing and making them work for the cooler temperatures of the fall.

Bring warmer colors into your fall wardrobe with great pieces like this Petite African Leather Purse from Swahili Imports. Choose a handcrafted gem like this in rich amethyst, bright cherry, or earthy jade and support the handcrafted artistry that keeps disabled West African artistan, Michael Zigani sustaining his family.

Keep the richness of fall coming with a gorgeous new scarf fromThe Andean Collection. This handwoven Infinity Scarf brings a bright touch to basic neutrals along with a splash of this fall's hottest colors into your wardrobe. Purchasing handcrafted products from fair trade artisans  are making a meaningful impact in lives around the globe.

Wrap things up with a gorgeous rust colored Kenza Wrap from Pure Handknit, making it easy to dress up a casual outfit or keep comfortable in the chilly fall mornings. Also available in a a rustic rust shade, this versatile wrap transitions from day to night and casual to office with ease, making it the perfect handmade gift.

Outfit your fall accessories with a final touch of earthy color or in a soft, dusty rose with a Floral Embossed Leather Link Belt from Fredd & Basha. This beautiful handmade product is a great way to add a fashionable spark to easy jeans and tees. The deep brown is a perfect compliment for fall accessories, and the dusty rose belt adds a delicate touch to this functional belt.



Shopping for a Change® (SFAC) empowering others, transforming lives® is a web-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization where artisans (predominantly women) from developing countries, sell their handmade creations enabling them to earn a sustainable income and lift themselves from poverty. The net proceeds subsidize community improvement projects abroad as well as help fund select U.S.-based non-profit organizations of the web shopper’s choosing from SFAC’s partner list.

Fashion's Night Out

New York City, always a fashion destination, became the epicenter of a major fashion event when Fashion's Night Out returned to the Big Apple on September 6th.

Now in its fourth year, the event gave eager shoppers the chance to mix and mingle with stars, celebrities, and fashion industry luminaries while taking advantage of after-hours shopping and, in many cases, special deals and prices.

Live music, free gifts, and an appearance by none other than the forever fabulous Miss Piggy were just a few of the highlights of this epic event. Other celebrities making an appearance for the big night included Glee stars Lea Michele, Heather Morris, and Darren Criss.

Products sold from the official FNO collection will benefit the New York City AIDS Fund in the New York Community Trust.

Clothing and accessories sold through community benefit events like Fashion's Night Out share in the spirit of  Shopping for a Change® by supporting consumer driven charity and aide. Handcrafted jewelry and fair trade gifts from Shopping for a Change® may go to support artisans in need, and and like Fashion's Night Out, it also benefits social efforts stateside, by supporting U.S. nonprofits in need.

Handmade designs like those at Shopping for a Change® take the humanitarian efforts of fashion in a different direction. Fair trade, handmade products are the focus for our site, with ethical concerns on a global scale.  Read about our Community Improvement Projects.


Shopping for a Change® (SFAC) empowering others, transforming lives® is a web-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization where artisans (predominantly women) from developing countries, sell their handmade creations enabling them to earn a sustainable income and lift themselves from poverty. The net proceeds subsidize community improvement projects abroad as well as help fund select U.S.-based non-profit organizations of the web shopper’s choosing from SFAC’s partner list.

Fall into Fashion

It’s back-to-school, Labor Day weekend is upon us, and the cool, crisp air of fall is headed your way. With the change of seasons often comes a change of mood, and wardrobe.

Fall into fashion by sprucing up your wardrobe with purchases that do more: ones that look good, do good, and make you feel good! Fair trade gifts, apparel and accessories are a great place to start. At Shopping for a Change® your purchase will make a life-altering difference by turning fall shopping into a
charitable action: it will...

• impact in the lives of artisan's from developing countries, their communities, and
• will donate funds to your the nonprofit of your choice right here in the United States.

Original Button Wrap
Available in black, cream and moss

Handmade accessories: the Original Button Wrap, of handknit cotton from Thailand, by Pure Handknit will ward off a chill—available in 3 colors.

Little Journeys Art Deco Scarf 
Available in taupe and lime

Make a statement wearing our Peruvian cotton scarves in the hottest fashion colors from Little Journeys.

Emiline Any Which Way Scarf 
Available in taupe, bark and elephant

Back again due to high demand, is Emiline's Any Which Way Scarf in alpaca wraps you in warm, earthy tones.

Buy fair trade products like the ones at Shopping for a Change® and make every purchase count. In short, we're working to make the world a better place for everyone in small ways, aiming to touch lives by bringing together communities across the globe. This fall, join us in making a difference while finding fun, functional, fashion!





When you go shopping, go Shopping for a Change®!

Read about our Community Improvement Projects in the artisan communities abroad.


Shopping for a Change® (SFAC) empowering others, transforming lives® is a web-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization where artisans (predominantly women) from developing countries, sell their handmade creations enabling them to earn a sustainable income and lift themselves from poverty. The net proceeds subsidize community improvement projects abroad as well as help fund select U.S.-based non-profit organizations of the web shopper’s choosing from SFAC’s partner list.