Sustainable Fashion Outlook: What’s Coming in 2013?
Sustainability 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, 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, 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
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in Events, Sustainable Fashion, UncategorizedThe 2012 SOURCE awards recognize excellence in fashion and sustainability across 12 different categories – including Innovation, Africa Award, Outstanding Contribution, Sustainable Style Icon and Brand, Design and Retail Leaders and more. More
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in EventsLooking to do some meaningful shopping in New York?
Together with the New York Women Social Entrepreneurs (NYWSE) and the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), a co-working space, community center and incubator for people and organizations that are changing the world in NYC, the GIVE GOOD Market will be a venue of more than 25 women-owned sustainable businesses selling their wares and garnering attention to their businesses that incorporate astute attention to design, craft, women empowerment, environmental responsibility, and social entrepreneurship. More
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in EventsThe fashion industry is a multibillion dollar business. Americans alone purchase over 20 billion garments a year. How can our consumer awareness of dwindling resources and increased consumption shift our purchasing power to sustainable solutions? More
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in Events, Happiness, Healthy Habits, Holiday, Interviews, Spring, The Green Divas PodcastYou would think that being a Green Diva would mean that I celebrated Earth Day every day. I don’t know whether I celebrate daily, but I do try. The truth is when you’ve been living this lifestyle for as long as I have, this annual Earth Day frenzy can get a little silly. 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 Events, Home Living, Sustainable FashionUnique LA held a smaller, more focused event this weekend to help last-minute Valentine’s shoppers find that perfect gift for their special loved one. There were plenty of regular vendors, as well as some new ones. As always, it was very well curated, with a top-notch selection of Los Angeles-made clothing, jewelry, gifts and food. More
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in Events, Happiness, Interviews, The Green Divas Podcast, WinterListen, laugh & learn with the Green Divas (and Green Dude Scott) anytime – Podcast here! You are going to hear us talking a lot this year about “gettin’ local wherever you are.” It’s kind of our 2012 theme. We’ve always believed strongly in supporting our local communities, but we’ve also always had a very national and […] More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, EventsTimmery Turner says her 1981 jewelry line makes three statements: “I’m here. I’m fun. I’m bold.”
More than that, her pieces are made from items that aren’t usually recycled. Turner makes many of her pieces from toys, and other found objects. More
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in EventsBologna, Italy is host to Linea Pelle, one of the world’s largest leather industry fairs. But the city recently hosted very different kind of fashion event. In order to expose the leather industry’s connection to deforestation in the Amazon, Greenpeace staged a Bologna fashion show with Italian top models that educated attendees on the crisis in the Amazon, and featured a backdrop with the text “Salvati la pelle,” or “Save your skin/leather.” More
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in Events, Interviews, The Green Divas PodcastWay too much to cover in one hour during this Earth Day celebration week! Of course, we like to think that every day is Earth Day, but thanks to the mainstream commercialization of this emerging holiday, it has become quite a media bonanza! More
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in Events, Healthy HabitsChoosing the right charity can be difficult! Some are outright scams, others torture animals and promote homophobic agendas. How can you help victims or hurricanes and earthquakes without causing more suffering? More
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in Events, Natural BeautyHoly plastic packaging obstacle course! I accepted Rodale’s challenge to go plastic-free in February thinking that I was pretty savvy about the plastic thing and that I could master a plastic-free universe with a minimum of trauma. Wow, I am humbled by the magnitude of plastic I’ve gotten used to – to the point that I don’t even realize it is there! More
Buying handmade is a great way to make sure your holiday shopping has a positive impact. By directly supporting a handmade artists, you’re doing more than just helping them live their dream. You know that the product in your hand was produced under humane conditions and that the maker is receiving a fair wage for her work. On top of that, handmade gifts are unique and have so much more heart than something you’d pick up at the big box store. More
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in Events, Fall, UncategorizedHeart of Green invites you “to Global Green’s star-studded Gorgeous & Green party celebrating eco-lifestyles with celebrity guests, a runway eco-fashion show, organic cocktails and cuisine, top sustainability companies, and glamorous decor. The gala benefits Global Green USA’s initiatives to green schools in the Bay Area and nationwide. This year will be a Mad Men […] More
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in Events, Fall, UncategorizedClary Sage Organics, the top San Francisco eco boutique on Fillmore Street is having a special event to welcome in their Fall styles. What: San Francisco’s Fillmore Street Clary Sage Organics Fall Launch Party Where: 2241 Fillmore Street, San Francisco, California 94115 When: 6:30 – 9:00pm Thursday September 30th Host’s invitation: “Come meet our designers […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Events, Fall, Sustainable FashionNY Fashion Week is almost upon us and with it, green shows are now a permanent fixture on the calendar rather than a quaint anomaly. If you’re there or going, The GreenShows are the place to be… More
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in Beauty Supplies, Celebrity Style, Events, Natural Beauty, Sustainable FashionThe fashion industry is in hyper drive with the lead up to Fashion’s Night Out (September 10th) and the whole industry is buzzing with excitement and anticipation, but let’s not forget… it’s Beauty’s Night Out too! More
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in Designers + Brands, Events, Materials, Reviews, Spring, Sustainable Fashion, UncategorizedMAGIC, the world’s largest apparel trade show is where Fast Fashion finds its way from the design room to the retail shelves. This article focuses on the SOURCING expo and the eternal quest for more eco fabrics as I teach a number of Chinese textile reps about recycled materials. And discover a couple of cool eco designers along the way. More