Yana Dee Blog

Do you want to work in Sustainable Fashion?

Yana Dee is now hiring employees & interns for Spring/Summer 2024! Whether you are a college student, recent graduate, or looking to advance your career, this opportunity may be for you!

Company Overview

Founded in 2004, Yana Dee is a socially conscious and environmentally ethical apparel company based in Traverse City, Michigan. Yana Dee designs, produces, and sells original clothing & accessories for people of all ages. 

Position Overview

With two unique worksites, your work or internship experience can be tailored to meet your abilities, experience, and objectives. At our studio, you would work directly with Yana and her seam team, observing the design process firsthand and participating in garment production. At our store in Downtown Traverse City, you would work with our sales team in marketing, inventory management, and direct sales. 

WHEATLAND - September 8-10, Remus MI

We are sew excited to be a part of the 50th Annual Wheatland Music Festival this year! 

HARVEST GATHERING - September 15-17th, Lake City MI

This beautiful weekend event is so near and dear to us. 

Attention design, business, and fashion students! Yana Dee is now hiring interns for the Summer 2023 Season. If you are a college student seeking real world experience to complete your design, fashion, business, or marketing degree, this opportunity is for you! Depending on your experience and learning objectives, you may be placed at our sewing studio, downtown store, or both locations. Company Overview Yana Dee Inc is a socially conscious and environmentally ethical apparel company based in Traverse City, Michigan. Yana Dee produces and distributes original clothing & accessories for people of all ages. Yana’s original designs are sold locally...

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It's 2022, and you've decided you want to shop like you have a conscience this winter season. Congratulations! If words like "small business" and "fair wage" and "organic" and "handmade" perk your interest, here are 5 of the best places to shop in the coming months. These are all great places to shop for yourself, Christmas gifts, and other occasions. Read thoroughly to find even more recommendations, including links to the online stores of some of our favorite fellow Michigan makers! 5. A Food Co-op. Here in Traverse City, we love shopping at our locally owned Oryana Co-op. This is a great...