April 2024 Update
As I think about JON BLANCO's growth and evolution as a brand, it is hard not to be proud. When I started to work on this idea called JON BLANCO...
What is the Journal?
A collection of our thoughts on a range of topics, including sustainability, culture and lifestyle.
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The Truth About Running a Small Business
Recently, I read an article by Chuck Casto at Alignable.com about the underlying challenges small businesses face despite the “positive economic” numbers we see in the news. I can certainly...
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The Truth About Running a Small Business
Recently, I read an article by Chuck Casto at Alignable.com about the underlying challenges small businesses face despite the “positive economic” numbers we see in the news. I can certainly...
Grateful for you.
I started working on JON BLANCO in 2018 in a small studio apartment in South St. Louis. I had recently moved to the city. I didn't know many people and...
Making Hats Close to Home: A Partnership with Sandlot Goods
Sustainability is key to JON BLANCO. It is part of the very fabric that makes us who we are... Last Fall, we began our partnership with Sandlot Goods, a Kansas City based...
Discover Sustainable Fashion with Our Organic Cotton Hats
We understand that making conscious choices about the clothing we wear has never been more important for the planet. With a growing awareness of the environmental and social impact of...
Wear what you already own (1 minute read)
Did you know that the wardrobe you own is the "most sustainable" thing you can wear?
Supima Cotton (100 words or less)
In addition to organic cotton, we are beginning to integrate Supima cotton into our t-shirt line. Here is a link to learn more: https://supima.com In 100 words or less: Supima cotton is...
10 Questions to Ask Yourself When Shopping for New Clothing
If you are in the market for new clothing, you can ask yourself these 10 questions to ensure you are considering the environmental impact of your purchase: Is this item...
Minimalism in Fashion: It is good for everyone involved
One of the key facets of JON BLANCO is minimally designed apparel with a bigger purpose. Minimalist design has been a rising trend in recent years - particularly in fashion...
Basketball in St. Louis: It is long overdue
Forest Park recently unveiled design plans to build basketball courts in the city's (and one of the country's) largest city parks. Let me just say, this is long overdue! I am...
Fast Fashion Sucks: Here's Why
Nowadays, everyone seems to be obsessed with fast fashion, and for good reason, it's mass-produced and cheap. It's trendy, and new designs can be made quickly to keep up with...
Three ways you can support sustainable fashion
Here are three ways you can support sustainable fashion: Buy second-hand clothing One of the easiest ways to support sustainable fashion is by purchasing clothing that has already been used....
American Made Clothing: Why it matters
Supply Chain integrity is incredibly important to JON BLANCO. Knowing where a product comes from is necessary for being a socially and environmentally sustainable company. Our long-term vision is to manufacture...
Streetwear: A Significant Force on Fashion
Whether you like it or not, you cannot argue with this fact: Streetwear has greatly influenced the fashion industry. It has fundamentally changed what fashion is and who it is...
What is Mardi Gras anyway? A brief history of this treasured tradition
St. Louis is celebrating Mardi Gras again this year. We are praying for good weather, but you can never be too sure during a St. Louis February! Nonetheless, the tradition and...
Why we are switching to organic cotton (And why you should too!)
We have begun to integrate organic cotton fabric into our clothing where possible. As of 2022, all of our new cotton hats are made with organic cotton. We believe this...