(Fort Worth, Texas) LAUDE the Label was founded in 2014 by Carly Burson, driven by a desire to leverage her experience in the fashion industry as a platform to meaningfully employ and empower women around the world. Her mission—to help preserve families through living wages, educational training, safe work environments, and access to the global marketplace—has helped advance larger conversations around sustainability and ethical practices within the fashion industry.
This small business is a verified member of the Fair Trade Federation and ensures that artisans are paid above standard fair trade wage requirements. LAUDE the Label emphasizes safe working conditions and equal opportunities for advancement, while prioritizing the use of organic, earth-friendly natural fibers such as organic cotton and linen, along with upcycled and recycled materials to minimize environmental impact. For each package shipped, the company invests in the planting and monitoring of a tree. Although previously certified as a B Corporation, LAUDE the Label voluntarily chose to step away from third-party certification to focus directly on its community-driven mission.