Eco Fashion Week 06 Seminars
EFW06 opened with informative seminars on the issues facing the industry and the trends we can count on for 2014 and beyond… More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionEFW06 opened with informative seminars on the issues facing the industry and the trends we can count on for 2014 and beyond… More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionFashion blogger and marketing consultant Ceri Heathcote’s new site Style-is makes fashion you can feel good about more accessible. More
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in Designers + Brands, Events, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledSustainability strategist and branding consultant Shannon Whitehead and ethical fashion stylist Lucy Harvey weigh in on what we can expect from sustainable fashion in 2013. More
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in Designers + Brands, Events, Fall, Sustainable FashionThere is perhaps no one as influential in the current sustainable fashion movement than Orsola de Castro, creative director at From Somewhere and Reclaim to Wear, and the co founder and co curator of Estethica, a showcase promoting sustainable fashion at The Exhibition at London Fashion Week.
I was able to catch up with Castro this past week in regards to her plans for From Somewhere’s expansion this year, what we can expect from Estethica in 2013 and who she projects will be the sustainable brands and trends to watch in the coming year. More
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in Designers + Brands, Footwear, UpcycledCalleen Cordero is a Los Angeles based luxury designer of footwear, handbags, belts and accessories, all handcrafted in North Hollywood, CA. More
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in Designers + Brands, Events, Sustainable FashionTaking place ONLINE on the 30th and 31st January 2013, the SOURCE Brand Preview will break new ground as a platform for connecting sustainable brands and designers with buyers and press. More
Etsy seller Velvet Leaf creates beautiful organic clothing that’s totally budget-friendly! More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledA new Greenpeace report highlights pollution from clothing production. What can we do as consumers to make a difference? More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionI started a Uganda-based accessories company in 2010, and had the privilege, this summer, of watching the work of the artisans we partner with on the runway at Africa Fashion Week New York – a week-long expose of African design in the heart of New York City. And, it was that week in particular, that showed me what “Africa rising” means for us in the world of design. More
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in Designers + Brands, Healthy Habits, Sustainable FashionClothing company Marks & Spencer (M&S) is pledging to phase out toxic PFCs from its clothing lines by 2016. More
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in Designers + Brands, Fall, Materials, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledThe leaves around here are starting to change, and it’s time to pull out those boots and tights and get bundled up for FALL! You don’t have to hit the big box store to stock up on scarves and sweaters. Instead, you add some handmade love to your fall style this year and do something good for the planet while you support some handmade artists at the same time! More
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in Designers + Brands, Feelgood Quickies, Sustainable FashionOne common complaint about buying organic clothing is that it tends to be a lot more expensive. That definitely tends to be true, and that’s why I’m loving this convertible organic dress from Simone’s Rose Boutique! More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable FashionHow can fashion help women live better lives? It’s all about voting with our dollars. When you shop at the big box store, you’re voting for mass-produced items, sweatshop labor, and often questionable materials. Instead, you can shop at companies that are making a difference, like The Nakate Project. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionBiking in summer can be sweaty business, and I always feel like there’s sweat just collecting underneath my helmet all summer long. Not to mention that your bike helmet can totally mess with your hairdo. That’s fine if you’re biking for recreation or exercise, but if you’re cycling to work or a social engagement, it can be kind of a bummer.
Enter: the invisible bike helmet. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Reviews, Sustainable FashionLooking for “humane and haute” accessories for fall—minus the hefty price tag that typically accompanies designer originals? Entrepreneur, author, and PETA poster girl Cornelia Guest to the rescue! More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionIn the past few years, designers have proved that co-conscience fashion is not all about shapeless frocks made from hemp yarn. Linda Loudermilk and Stella McCartney took chic sustainability to fashion week. Unfortunately, most of us can barely afford a pair of organic cotton socks donning those labels.
But there are still plenty of ways to green your wardrobe and debunk the myth that eco-friendly fashion has to cost a fortune. More
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in Designers + Brands, Traveling, UncategorizedI came across {r}evolution apparel while browsing on twitter last weekend – and instantly needed to know more. Sustainable fashion? West Coast? For women who travel? I was in. I chatted with founders Kristen and Shannon this week you could get to know them, and learn more about what {r}evolution apparel has to offer for women on the go. More
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in Designers + Brands, Interviews, Materials, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledDesigner Joan Vorderbruggen is a multi-talented lady. When she’s not creating beautiful shop window displays from reclaimed materials, she’s sewing up stunning dresses out of vintage slips. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionThe other night, a friend joked that after temperatures get into the 80’s around here, I don’t wear pants until winter. Hilarious, but also oh-so-true. Warm weather is for shorts and flirty dresses, and all winter I long for the days when I can be bare-legged again. This adorable organic summer dress from Seven Blooms is just perfect for the warmer weather and longer days. It’s tailored enough to wear to the office with a cardigan and looks comfy enough for running weekend errands or heading out with friends. More
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in Designers + Brands, Events, Sustainable FashionThe only thing better than sustainable development and eco fashion? Eco fashion designers working to support sustainable development. Thanks to Clairvoyant Marketing Agency, Origin Africa and In the Bag – this is exactly the kind of designer that this year’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week is highlighting on the Ethiopian runway. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionLooking for the perfect tank top to round out your summer wardrobe? I just received my set of two organic sailor tank tops from Velvet Leaf, and I have to tell you: I am in love! More