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in Contests, Designers + BrandsEcoluxury Infant Clothes Designer: Jennifer Murphy for Chapter One Organics
The competition for Best Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Designer ended September, but last-minute nominations came rolling in. To expand awareness of exceptional green designers, this fashion category of nominations continues. Meet Jennifer Murphy. She is a Chicago resident who lives with her husband, daughter, and son. They hold a family passion for farm animals and the […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Green Wedding, Sustainable FashionHot Eco-Couture Wedding Gowns from Bridal Fashion Designer Adele Wechsler
Designer Adele Wechsler, a South Africa native and current Toronto resident, doesn’t see green weddings as merely a passing trend, but “as more of a movement that’s here to stay.” Adele’s newest Eco-Couture Collection transcends preconceived notions of eco bridal wear by seamlessly blending high fashion luxury with organic fabric and fair-trade labor. More
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in Contests, Designers + Brands, FootwearCliff Drill for Splaff Inc Wins Best Sustainable Footwear Designer Poll
The contest winner of Chic Eco’s 2009 footwear designer poll is Cliff Drill for Splaff Inc. Perfected simplicity is where he’s at with only three style offerings for men and women. Read the previous entrepreneurial story and company history here on FGS. Cliff has lots of supporting fans who took the time to write sincere […] More
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in Contests, Designers + Brands, FootwearModern Techniques and Materials Equate to Terra Plana Footwear
The three design concepts from Terra Plana are 21st Century Artisan, Recycled and Barefoot. In summary, the collections exude an understanding of classic shoe making, but with a passion for modern techniques and materials. The company makes many different types of shoes, but the Terra Plana collection is the most traditional “green” and design students […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Footwear, Sustainable FashionFamed Birkenstock Shoes Update
Birki Schuh GmbH was founded in 1993 by Stephan Birkenstock. His General Manager title remains for the Birki’s brand today. His famous cork-latex footbed feature was highlighted from the beginning. So were his anatomically molded footbeds. The German Birki’s brand offers a large vegan all-age shoe collection that ranges from cork sandals to water-friendly clogs, […] More
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in Accessories, Contests, Designers + Brands, FootwearSurfer-tested Eco Splaff Flopps
It was 1997 when Splaff Flopps joined the green wave, — and in more ways than one! El Presidente Cliff Drill and El Ambassador Craig Wallace got creative in a garage. Their materials and tools were a tire, a bike tube, and a shoe knife. Indeed they had a vision. The goal was to make […] More
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in Contests, Footwear, MaterialsSustainable Footwear Rocks in Ethiopia
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu founded the soleRebels brand in 2004 with her husband and brother to help create jobs in Zenabwork, Ethiopia. At the time there were hardly any jobs in the community. But when the family decided to redesign traditional Ethiopian shoes made from recycled tires, expansion mode kicked in and employees were hired. More
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in Contests, Designers + Brands, Healthy Habits, Skin Smart, Sustainable FashionWickedly Wonderful Hemp Footwear
Little more than a year ago, Wicked Footwear in New Hampshire created a new adult collection of shoes and boots fittingly named Wicked Hemp. Co-owner Matt Mahmet described the venture as his “future-past vision” derived from his eight years in the footwear industry, and his personal interest in an outdoor lifestyle. Matt combined his work […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionWinning Couture Designer Garcia from Spain to London
The Elena Garcia Eco-Couture studio produces creative clothes for women using exquisite fabrics and eco-friendly processes. Designer Elena’s style is feminine, comfortable and elegant. Her garments are made with special care and with materials that change for each collection. Primarily find pesticide-free silks, organic linen and eco bamboo. More
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Reviews, Sustainable FashionLend a Helping Handbag: eco-friendly finds that fuse fashion with philanthropy
In the past, when you’ve thought about helping the environment, things like recycling, using rechargeable batteries, cutting back on your power and water usage, and carpooling or bicycling to reduce pollution probably leapt to mind. I doubt that carrying a chic, designer bag topped your list. But with all of the eco-minded designers popping up, using alternative […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Reviews, Sustainable FashionIndigenous Design Winner with Artisan Network
Indigenous Designs minimizes the impact to our environment through the development and use of the finest natural fiber blends, yarns and dyes to produce children’s, women’s and men’s clothing. Expect alpaca, organic cotton, silk, Tencel®, and wool materials. Also find accessories, — like totes and caps. More
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in Celebrity Style, Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionPETA and X-Files’ Agent Scully Urge Tom Cruise to Boycott Armani Fur
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has teamed up with X-Files star Gillian Anderson (Agent Scully) to urge celebrities, such as Tom Cruise and Heidi Klum, to boycott designer Giorgio Armani, who they are accusing of going back on his word to stop using fur. PETA sent letters to a number of celebrities […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable FashionCouture Designer Recycles Cashmere Into Art
The most exciting fashion aspect of recycling is art. Wearing art as jewelry is common, but not so true when it comes to clothing. It takes a special talent to make stylish clothes from recycled materials, — an artistic talent. Hence, I am honored to introduce you to Thai designer Nunthirat “Koi” Suwannagate, who approaches […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Materials, Reviews, Sustainable FashionSustainable Designer Fabric Innovation
There are many reasons to overcome fashion’s destructive downside. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionThe Eco Message Is in the Bag, Part I
From A to Z and across the globe are earth-friendly status bags for every imaginable purpose. I start with Alchemy Goods where founder Eli Reich combined his green lifestyle with a misfortune in Seattle. His stolen messenger bag story inspired him to become an accessory designer who combines bicycle inner tubes, car seat belts, and […] More