Clothing Matters — Local services in Grand Rapids

This is a great concept for our planet. As a hippie I love it. As a consumer it is not a very friendly store. My husband made our first purchase in the store this holiday season as we wanted to make better decisions and buy less packaging..ect....however I was not so happy with the items he has purchased so I took them back to exchange because I broke out from the wool material. The owner and employees refused to give me my money back and told me I have a credit that I have to use within 60 days. I looked around the store and decided I did not want to spend almost 200 dollars for a scarf since most of the prices are very high so I left very upset. I am extremely turned off by this store do to the fact that they are all about saving the planet but are not very customer service friendly. I got taken for $60 because we wanted to spend our money local...I was upset but they didn't seem to care. Shop local yes but ask what their return policy is if you are allergic to their material. I will not go back and I love the little strip that they belong too. We go to Global Infusion regularly...

Clothing matters is the place to go. The staff was so friendly and informative the first time that I went into the store that I couldn't walk out without trying one of their items.

The Everyday Black T that I bought that day turned into the most used item in my wardrobe. Immediately. I had to go back for more. The everyday t-shirt? Check. The simple white tank? Check. The basic black legging? Check. Flattering? Check. Sexy? Check. Comfortable? Check. I didn't know that it was possible for one store to check so many items off my list. A day (almost) never goes by without a piece of their clothing on my body. Basics. Covered. #win

They have other options aside from the simple basics, of course. However, my demographic seems not to be their target market for style. Good thing because I can only afford their basics.

Oh yeah. And they don't pollute the earth. Check out their website and talk to the staff. Now if I could only get the labels at the grocery store to be...

I’ve been a loyal customer, since 2004 and every visit to Clothing Matters feels like a royal experience, thanks to Marta. She’s a master storyteller who shares the rich origins of her clothing with heartfelt passion. Each piece she presents is imbued with the essence of conscious fashion, environmental stewardship, and love—qualities that linger long after you leave her store. I truly cherish the moments spent there, both with Marta and in the beautiful garments I acquire.

If you’re searching for clothing with a meaningful message that makes you feel like the deity you are, Clothing Matters is your destination. It’s not just a shopping trip; it’s an enlightening experience. As Marta would say, “This organic cotton is delicious,” and the hand-dyed hemp and silk are simply stunning.

Make some time in your day to visit this charming shop—you’ll be...