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Two Birds Apparel Launches New Organic Cotton Collection for Men
Two Birds Apparel, a Toronto-based local Eco-Luxury brand, has launched their new collection of premium men’s organic cotton clothing in response to the demand for ethical, locally-manufactured, and fashionable apparel. “We’ve received feedback from our customers that they can’t find high-end sustainable clothing for men,” said Daniel Andrew, Two Birds Apparel Co-Founder and Director of […] More
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Royally cool: Inspiration for infants part 2 of 2
I’m so excited by the world’s latest addition, a truly awesome infant. No, not the forthcoming child of HRH The Duchess of Cambridge (reportedly in the throes of labour here in London). I’m incredibly happy for my dear friends, Tim and Christina. Chris delivered a healthy baby girl in Toronto yesterday! So while the world, […] More
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Gentlemen, pop your (fair trade) collars.
Menswear brands are offering high quality, ethical dress shirts, with great design details of luxe textiles, slender fit, and french seams. Here are two of my favourite brands offering savvy – and sustainable – style for the modern man. Arthur & Henry (pictured above) Arthur and Henry sell beautiful men’s shirts in the UK with a vintage […] More
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Two Birds Apparel Announces Launch of Eco-Luxury Brand
Toronto Start-Up Offers Premium Made in Canada Clothing to Tackle Human Rights and Environmental Issues: Two Birds Apparel, a Canadian Eco-Luxury brand, has launched their online storefront to meet the demand for ethical, locally-sourced, and fashionable apparel. “The recent factory collapse in Bangladesh really underscores the need for companies to consider what impact the products they sell […] More
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Organic Cotton: Are you willing to pay more?
Are you willing to pay more for organic cotton? A recent Washington State (WSU) study tried to answer that question! More
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Dirty Cotton: Why Conventional Cotton is Bad for the Planet and for People
Conventional – aka non-organic – cotton is full of problems. It takes tons of toxic pesticides to grow which pollute waterways and harm workers. It’s water-intensive. It’s usually genetically modified. But the thing that gets me the most about conventional cotton isn’t any of that. It’s that conventional cotton is basically soaked in blood. More
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Stylin Green Crafts: Fun Interview with FGS’s Becky Striepe
Our favorite green crafter, foodie and green blog maven, Becky Striepe called in and we talked a bit about the upcoming Summit of Awesome that she will be participating in as a panelist. We had a great conversation about hemp fabric that was pretty enlightening for us green divas. More
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Organic Underwear and T-Shirts from Naia Rico
Does the name Naia Rico sound familiar? If you follow green designers, this International stylist is one to watch! More
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in Accessories, Fall, WinterFive Gorgeous, Organic Scarves for Fall
Wow, fall certainly rolled right in! It went from temperate and sunny to gusty and chilly overnight. When temperatures start dropping, there’s nothing like a cozy scarf to keep you warm. I’m drooling over these organic cotton, handmade Etsy finds! More
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Selling Organic :: Not The Easy Option
So there are numerous organic brands and online stores that have been popping up for several years.
You might ask the question……
Why do they do it?Is it to make money?
Is it to meet a demand from consumers?Or is it because they have a passion?
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in AccessoriesFive Gorgeous, Eco Friendly Purses on Etsy
Not only can buying handmade be better for the environment, you can feel good that your hard earned cash is going to help support an independent artist rather than some big box store. These lovely purses are all handmade and eco-friendly to boot! More
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Eco-Fashion: Going Green at The Museum at FIT in New York City
This lava colored dress is from Costello Tagliapietra’s spring 2010 collection and gets its color via AirDye technology. Photo Courtesy AirDye via Creative Commons License Eco-Fashion: Going Green The Museum at FIT through November 13 This exhibit is free of charge and housed in the museum of the Fashion Institute of Technology, one of the […] More
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Cycling Jerseys: Top 5 Women’s & Men’s Picks
[social_buttons] One of the greenest, most considerate, and most healthful things you can do in your daily life is bicycle (or bicycle more) for transportation purposes. Bicycling for work, shopping (especially if you have a cool bike that transforms into a shopping cart), or other purposes helps to reduce climate change, water pollution, air pollution, […] More
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Freeset Fair Trade Organic Tees and Jute Bags Help to Free Women Trapped in Kolkata’s Sex Trade
Not long ago, I wrote about how you can help free women in Thailand from the sex trade, simply by purchasing handmade jewelry. Now I want to share with you how you can support alternate employment opportunities for women beginning a journey of freedom from the sex trade in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. More
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Engage Green Handbags: Innovative Design, Fabulous Results
Green beauty expert Terri Bly reviews Engage Green’s eco-friendly line of handbags, made from recycled PETE bottles, organic cotton and help, and cork. More
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Burning Torch by Karyn Craven Recycled Clothing Studio Sale
Burning Torch has long been a pioneer in recycling clothing. Karyn has been buying up old cashmere sweaters, having them cleaned, sorted, cut up and re-sewn into new sweaters here in Los Angeles for many years. Over the years, she has expanded her recycled offerings to include army fatigues and even beaded antique gowns, to […] More
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American Apparel Sustainable Edition
[social_buttons] Okay, so, I feel sheepish. The last article I posted I claimed that American Apparel is not eco-friendly. To my delighted surprise, American Apparel carries an organic line called The Sustainable Edition. This is not new news, but well, it’s new to me. I love American Apparel, so I’m incredibly pleased to know that […] More
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in HolidayWorld Wildlife Fund’s Holiday Gift Center
Save endangered species in style together with WWF’s Holiday Gift Center. “Make a donation to support WWF’s worldwide conservation efforts and select a special WWF themed thank-you gift.” too! Now WWF offers stylish jute bags, pajama pants, large recycled and reusable totes, boxers, hats, reusable cups, pet items and stocking stuffers galore. More
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"Organic Pioneers" Stewart and Brown Share a Late Fall Curtain Call Collection
Stewart and Brown is one of our favorite eco clothing brands. They’ve added a “late fall, curtain call” line to their collections. This playfully staged organic collection features softly draping chemise silhouettes and creatively tailored jackets for blustery autumn days. More
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Women of Eco Design from Green with Glamour
Women of Eco Design is the focus over at Green with Glamour in their Eco Design features. They highlight Kelly B, and the designers of the lines POPOMOMO, and PI Organic (also know as Perfectly Imperfect). All the women they spotlight are stunning green designers! More
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Fin Eco Lux Organic Global Fashion for Fall
Oslo, Norway based FIN, is an organic global fashion line we’ve admired for some time now. Shown here are various looks from FIN’s Fall 09 Eco Lux Collection. The eco materials they proudly use are: Organic Cotton Wild non-violent Silk Organic Baby Alpaca All Fair Trade Fabrics and Embellishments Produced with Love Carbon Neutral The […] More
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