Feelgood Quickie: JP Selects
Eco-friendly, charitable and fashionable. Enter JP Selects… More
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in Feelgood Quickies, Natural Beauty, Sustainable FashionEco-friendly, charitable and fashionable. Enter JP Selects… More
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in Summer, Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleFive pieces of vintage beach gear for the upcoming summer season. More
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in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionEarth Day 2011 marks the one-year anniversary of the Gulf Coast oil spill, and one t-shirt company is doing its part to support cleanup. More
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in Celebrity StyleChristie’s second annual Bid to Save the Earth auction wrapped up last week earning a whopping $2.4 million for the environment. The live auction brought in a collection of collectors, philanthropists, celebrities, and designers for an “over-the-top” evening of fashion, entertainment, and auctioning off of magnificent items. Read on to find out what items were auctioned and where the money goes. More
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in Footwear, Healthy Habits, Materials, Spring, Vintage + Classic StyleBeing “green” can feel like an uphill climb. There are so many things to know and consider, so many issues to commit to, that even experienced activists can feel overwhelmed. Here are three no-stress green ideas to try today… More
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in Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable FashionPaloma Navarrete of Hyperclash Clothing makes gorgeous, recycled women’s clothes from reclaimed t-shirts. Her designs feature bold colors paired to create unique statement pieces.
Paloma was kind enough to chat briefly with us about her line. More
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in Accessories, Natural Beauty, Sustainable FashionGreen fashion is more prevalent than ever. At one point it was typical to sacrifice style in order to support the eco-friendly fashion initiative. However, more and more designers are implementing green fashion practices into their designs and construction. Being eco-chic is possible, you just need to know the facts. Here we provide you some tips for supporting green fashion, and how you can implement it into your wardrobe. More
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in Materials, Sustainable FashionLast weekend was the second annual Vert Couture show during Chicago’s Fashion Focus week, and the show featured an innovative eco-friendly runway in addition to conventional shows. 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
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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Materials, Sustainable Fashion, Vintage + Classic StyleThis 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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in Accessories, Designers + Brands, Events, Fall, Spring, Summer, Sustainable FashionFriday, May 7th, 10 am to 7 pm, Saturday, May 8th, 10 am to 3 pm 1738 Cordova Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 Author Susanna Schick is the social media manager for Burning Torch as well as other designers. Previously featured here on FeelGoodStyle as well as Your Daily Thread and others, Burning Torch has been making gorgeous, high-end […] More
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in Interviews, Sustainable FashionThis week I met with Tierra Forte of TransFair USA, to discuss the new apparel certification pilot program they’re developing to extend fair trade benefits and protections beyond just the farm, but also for factory workers. I am very excited about this, as one of the main reasons I chose to pursue an MBA in […] More
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in UncategorizedA fresh new take on the military look is having a very strong moment, as seen on the runways of Paris, Milan, and New York this season. However, Burning Torch has been doing gorgeous recycled military surplus for years now. The white jacket above is made from surplus “snow camo.” It’s from their Spring 2010 […] More
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in UncategorizedGet fabulous deals on Cyber Monday, November 30th, at Nimli.com starting with $1 Fair Trade silk scarves. More
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in Accessories, Materials, Sustainable FashionFor the past two years, founder Monica Ralli of UrthBags in California, developed strategies to inspire people. Her goal was to create a stronger sense of eco-consciousness on our overly-disposable planet. Monica also planned how to stimulate the job market. She intended to provide work that would benefit local craftsmen and women’s organizations worldwide. Simultaneously, […] More
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in Accessories, Celebrity Style, MaterialsRock Angelina Jolie’s leather look without the guilt by exploring eco-friendly alternatives and how to wear them with sophistication for a sexy fall ensemble. More
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in Designers + Brands, Events, Sustainable FashionWhat? Ms. Loudermilk will be at my favorite SF One Stop Eco Shop: Clary Sage Organics showcasing her lovely Fall and Holiday Collections! When? 6-8pm on Thursday, October 22nd Who? Linda Loudermilk, “Visionary couture and Eco-Designer, has been named by “W” Magazine as one of the top 20 innovators to watch. Coined as the “Vivienne […] More
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in Sustainable FashionFounded by Donna Karan and Sonja Nuttall, the Urban Zen Foundation has the mission to create, connect, collaborate, and “to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, preserving cultures and empowering children.” Being both well-known fashion designers in the US and UK respectively, they bring both credibility and immense skill and creativity […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Green Wedding, Sustainable FashionDesigner 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, Sustainable FashionIndigenous Designs is a fabulous fair-trade, organic clothing company based in Northern California. Since 1994, the founders have been working directly with international artisans in India, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Peru to bring you uniquely sustainable fashion wear. Committed to delivering fair wages, Indigenous Designs works with non-governmental organizations around the world to ensure that the […] More
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in Designers + Brands, Materials, Reviews, Sustainable FashionTerri Bly reviews the eco-friendly clothing line from Kelly Lane. More