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April the Climber

When April Herrera started climbing more than three years ago, she wasn’t exactly feeling as kick-butt about it as she does now. “I was absolutely terrified,” she says. The heights had her freaking out just...

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Looking FORE-ward to Ladies on the Green (*and* introducing the Intrepid Nice Putt)

We chatted with co-founder and current committee member Emma Wynters about her love for the event and the charity it benefits, stereotypes in golf and unfortunate wardrobe malfunctions (#puttsnotbutts).  “S...

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Funds from our Rainbow Intrepid campaign will help FrancoQueer reach more youth

Le Comité FrancoQueer de l'Ouest is the recipient of half of the funds raised from the (sold out!) limited-edition Rainbow Intrepid belt. We chatted with Émanuel Dubbeldam, who is the director of youth membe...

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How our Rainbow Intrepid campaign will support Rarica Now

Rarica Now is the recipient of half of the funds raised from the (sold out!) limited-edition Rainbow Intrepid belt. We chatted with president and CEO Adebayo Katiiti, about the organization and the amazing w...

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Fashion Revolution 2018 - Hello, Canada

It's our first year as Canada's country coordinator for the global Fashion Revolution movement, and man, are we pumped. Also nervous. But mostly excited. *wipes sweat from brow* *discreetly sniffs pits

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Why our models say #INeedAnUnbelt, too

Welp, jeans season is back - and with it, all the usual fit problems. (Ever tried to hitch up your jeans with a pumpkin spice latté in one hand? Don’t try. It ends badly.) Since we launched in 2011 (under...

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Meet Caylie: A Master of All Trades

Who's a sewing teacher, acupuncturist, Cree speaker, AND new shipper of Unbelts? THIS LADY. Meet Caylie, who's dazzled us for years with her multi-faceted skill set and deep-running passion for wellness an...

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Horsin' around. (Yup. We went there.)

We’ve heard of a lot of cool uses for an Unbelt, and we love hearing about all the awesome stuff you’re doing with our stretchy belt around your hips. Hiking? Hairdressing? Chasing toddlers? We thought we’d ...

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What the heck does handmade mean?... and other questions from our China factory trip

  If you follow us on Facebook and Instagram, you'll know that I (Claire here) just got back from China, where Unbelts were born and are still made. We've got a really close relationship with our tailors, ...

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B the Change

Today’s a big day for the gang here at Flatter:Me – after a rigorous application and assessment process, we’ve been certified as a B Corp. We're Canada's first fashion-industry B Corp outside of Toronto, a...

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The Why Behind Unbelts

Hi, all! Well, we’ve pulled back the curtain - we’re officially rebranding. It’s an exciting time (if a little terrifying), and we can’t wait to show you everything we’ve got in store for you. In the meantim...

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Say hello to Cathy Jackson, Chief Surgeon of the Belt Hospital

Cathy Jackson, co-founder of Edmonton-based craft biz Makers & Mentors, doubles as Flatter:Me Belt Hospital’s chief surgeon. (If you’re not familiar with our Belt Hospital - it’s our free repair and part...

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