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Yana Dee celebrates 10 Years on Front Street

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Yana Dee celebrates 10 Years on Front Street

We believe in what we are doing. In a global economic landscape that overproduces cheap consumer goods at high externalized cost, we are offering an alternative that centers quality, community, and compassion for our world. When you shop at Yana Dee, you are actively participating in an alternative economy. We appreciate everyone that has ever "bought in" to our vision for a better world.

While we celebrate our ability to survive within an extractive patriarchal capitalistic economic model that would rather see us fail, we feel compelled to share that our business is not in a thriving phase at this time...

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Fashion trends to follow in 2023

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Fashion trends to follow in 2023

It's time to say "goodbye" to throw away fashion trends. Fast fashion clothing companies try and convince us that we should be following every constantly changing trend, so we always have to buy more to have a good wardrobe. Well, I don't believe it! I encourage you to set the resolution this year to buy clothes that you really like, whether they are trending or not. Daily life is more fun and fulfilling when clothes are comfortable. When we find beauty in ourselves, personal style can be body positive for anyone. I decided to write about these five fashion trends I hope you...

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Organic Cotton Polka Dots! From Seed to Store.

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Organic Cotton Polka Dots! From Seed to Store.

In the Spring of 2021, Yana started putting her finger on exactly what was lacking in her timeless classic clothing collection. That finger landed on a dot. Actually, it landed on a lot of dots. Polka dots, to be exact. Yana decided she needed to make polka dot dresses. The problem was, sustainable polka dot fabric was simply unavailable...

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2021 Mother's Day Gift Guide

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2021 Mother's Day Gift Guide

Keep reading for a list of Yana Dee's Top 10 Mother's Day Gifts for 2021. Click the banner above to shop the full gift collection of all 40 runner-ups! 1. A New Heirloom Blanket This one is great for mothers and children of all ages. Yana Dee's 2021 Patchwork Blankets have have heirloom potential. They were carefully crafted from salvaged and organic cotton. Of the 4 we started with, only two remain. Get one while you can! 2. The Etta Dress One of Yana Dee's newest dress design is perfect for young parents, grandparents, and other people with bodies who want an...

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Virtual Tour: New Year Reset

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Virtual Tour: New Year Reset

Happy New Year! While you can still find all of your favorite products on our website, our store front has undergone a thorough a "sparks joy" reset to kick off 2021 with minimalist aesthetic and intention. Winter Cozy, Wardrobe Staples, Classic Glamour, & Sew Much More.

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