There's a growing list of fashion rules that have become increasing irrelevant over the years, like "your shoes have to match your bag," "no black with brown or navy," "no black at a wedding," and most notably "no white after Labor Day." Some people from older generations or from more traditional parts of the country still adhere to these rules religiously, but most have realized that they're not only outdated, but kind of silly. During the fall and winter months, people tend to gravitate t …

On April 24, 2013, the Rana Complex, a garment factory located in Dhaka, Bangladesh tragically collapsed, killing 1,134 people and injuring over 2,500. This event forced people to look at the global fashion industry's often exploitative, unsustainable practices and consider that there has to be a better way! Though we believe that radical change is needed in the industry, at Sun Valley Alpaca Co. we're proud to already be able to guarantee our customers products that are naturally organic, …

When one thinks of the word “sweater” or “knitwear,” one of the first images that comes to mind is a classic Aran knit sweater. Also known as a “fisherman's sweater” or an “Irish sweater,” it's a style that has truly stood the test of time.  The Aran sweater (or Aran jumper, as it's called on the other side of the Atlantic), gets its name from the Aran Islands off the western coast of Ireland. A traditional Aran sweater is usually cream in color, the shade of 100% natural, unwashed …