How Passion Lilie Uplifts Artisan Communities Through Fair Trade Fashion | Katie Schmidt

In this episode, we sit down with Katie Schmidt, founder of Passion Lilie, a fair trade fashion brand devoted to uplifting artisan communities and creating timeless designs with purpose.

Katie shares how her experience in costume design and a philanthropic mindset led to founding a brand that empowers Indian artisans through long-term partnerships and heritage techniques like block printing and hand woven ikat. Passion Lilie is also one of our Top Rated brands, earning praise for their fair trade commitments, consistent customer love, and small business integrity.

In this interview, we cover:
👗 Katie’s personal journey and founding story
👗 How Passion Lilie supports and uplifts artisan communities in India
👗 Why slow fashion and timeless style are core to the brand’s mission
👗 Highlights from our brand rating and what makes Passion Lilie a Top Rated brand
👗 Reflections on ethical fashion and industry change

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