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Jan 28, 2012Edun’s Spring/Summer 2012 Clothing Collection With the introduction of a bolder ethnic print on many of the pieces in the newest women's line, the Spring/Summer 2012 collection at Edun brings the design of the clothing closer to the fashion line’s core mission: developing trade with Africa. The newest collection, coordinated by the company’s creative director, Sharon Wauchob, and presented on the runway at New York’s Mercedes-Benz Fashion week, is offered for purchase through the Edun website and select stores. It is an eclectic mix… READ MORE
Jan 12, 2012Vegan Queen Being eco-conscious doesn't mean sacrificing a fabulous sense of style, thanks to the Vegan Queen's line of handbags, totes and clutches that look just as comfortable on the runway as any Fendi or Louis Vuitton. The big difference between The Vegan Queen's line of luxury items and other big-name lines is not the price or the luxe look. It's the utmost care for the quality, eco-friendly materials and sustainability of each item. Finally, those that have long been frustrated… READ MORE
Nov 28, 2011Stewart + Brown Making sustainable, eco-friendly fashion that looks like it just came from the runway is no easy task. But it is the passion of Karen Stewart and Howard Brown, who since 2002 have been using their combined design and graphic art skills to produce clothing collections that are unique, cutting edge and, above all, environmentally ethical. It is their belief that high design can be done using the Earth's resources responsibly and that giving back is just part of doing… READ MORE
Jul 8, 2011RIGHT AS RAIN
In case you haven’t heard, RIGHT AS RAIN is a new design label that offers one-of-a-kind, high quality organic silk shirts. These unique shirts highlight the difference between the concept of natural beauty and the man made ideal. The men behind the concept are 31 year-old Italian designer, Francesco Mugnaini, who had worked as a fashion designer in Milan and 41-year-old Sebastian Runde, a Scottish organic farmer. The two met and decided to combine their… READ MORE
Oct 22, 2010Nike Considered Eco-Design If you want top performance matched with an eco-design focus then have a good look at the Nike Considered range of athletic shoes and outerwear.
The Thinking Behind Sustainable Shoes
In the 1990’s Nike developed the Reuse-A-Shoe program where consumers would drop off old athletic shoes and Nike would then grind up the material, mix it with manufacturing scrap and reuse the matter to manufacture new sports surfaces. To current day, they have since recycled more than 21 million pairs of… READ MORE
Sep 30, 2010Eco-Vintage Jewelry Vintage jewelry evokes images of beautiful and ageless pieces handed down through generations. With this in mind, jewelry designer Mark Edge has crafted a sustainable jewelry line with an eco-vintage theme. His pieces are stunning and stylish and at the same time tread lightly on the Earth. “Vintage jewelry lines have the potential to look old and worn out, but I melded the old and new to create a fresh look,” explains Mark, “being timeless and elegant.”
Mark's Inspiration
Mark was… READ MORE
Jul 27, 2010Deborah Lindquist
With a blend of earth-friendly materials and the rebirth of certain fabrics, Deborah Lindquist takes eco-couture to new heights. The cutting edge style of her clothing encourages the boldest of organic fashion forward consumers to explore the beauty of eco-friendly fashion. Based in Los Angeles, Lindquist launched her company in 2004 and has since made quite a bit of noise in the green clothing community.
Rocker Girl Meets the Gypsy
Lindquist has combined recycled vintage cashmere,… READ MORE
Jun 3, 2010Life is Good
Fun loving designs and comfortably relaxed styles make the organic fashions from Life is Good a must-have part of any casual wardrobe. Whether you’re lounging at home, backpacking in the mountains, or enjoying some time on the green, you’ll find an organic tee that will fit the moment perfectly.
Good Karma: Organic Fashion by Life is Good
Made from 100% organic cotton, the Good Karma fashion line offers the fun and comfort expected from Life is… READ MORE
Jun 1, 2010Linda Loudermilk
When you watch the models strutting down the runway in Linda Loudermilk’s luxury eco-fashions, the very last words that will come to mind are boring, plain, or frumpy. What you will notice is that her breathtaking designs are edgy, stunning, beautiful, and sexy. The greatest thing about her high-end clothing designs is that the pieces are made from eco-friendly materials like bamboo, sea cell, sasawashi, and soya.
Looking Fabulous and Feeling Even Better
When Linda Loudermilk hit… READ MORE
May 24, 2010GreenSewn
With mesmerizing colors dancing around your neck, tied across your forehead, or draped over your shoulders, GreenSewn provides luxurious fashion accessories with their stylish, eco-friendly wraps and scarves. Recycling vintage saris from India, GreenSewn supports green business practices by transforming the already vibrant material into one-of-a-kind masterpieces – full of color and character.
The GreenSewn Process – At a Glance
Usually measuring 15 feet or longer, the sari is a traditional garment worn by women in India.… READ MORE
Feb 24, 2010Eco-Jewelry Designer
When most of us walk through a sun-speckled forest or sink our toes into the sandy shore, we’re relaxed and full of peace. For Tiffany Kunz, these activities might be the inspiration for a brand new piece of eco-jewelry, or even a whole collection! In fact, finding geodes as a child had such a lasting effect that it prompted her to create her most recent collection, Concord – a combination of sparkling rough stones set in recycled, hammered metal. … READ MORE
Dec 7, 2009Men's Eco-Accessories from Guffly
Many companies and individuals creating eco-friendly accessories focus on women. From high heels to hair clips, it’s not difficult to find great eco-friendly stuff for the girls, but what about the guys? Below, you’ll find 5 whimsical eco-friendly men’s accessories from Guffly that are perfect gifts or ‘just because.’
Shirt off Your Back Recycled Wallet
This cute wallet is made from recycled clothing, and features four card inserts and a money slot. It’s a great idea… READ MORE
Apr 16, 2009The Growing Trend of Green Wedding Couture In a more than 50 billion dollar per year industry, millions of couples take the plunge into matrimonial bliss without even realizing that their walk down the aisle packs a significant environmental punch. Alongside travel plans and decorations, traditional wedding attire greatly impacts the planet. However, a growing trend is on the rise, thanks to eco-conscious couples who choose to embrace conflict-free diamonds, soy inked invitations, and ‘green’ bridal wear.
From dresses fashioned with sustainable fibers to recycled vintage creations,… READ MORE
Jan 23, 2009Fashion — meet your Ecoconscience “Remembering you’re alive is key, health is wealth!” – Stella McCartney
Say goodbye to the traditional concepts of athletic gear, as the Adidas by Stella McCartney Spring/Summer ‘09 collection brings a welcomed sense of style to everyday active pursuits. Appealing to golfers, gymnasts, runners, and tennis pros – McCartney delivers fashionable, lightweight performance fabrics and other sustainable features saturated with a passionate regard for ecological responsibility. The Adidas by Stella McCartney collection does not use leather or fur; and organic… READ MORE
Dec 2, 2008John Hardy On one of John Hardy’s new bamboo-inspired cuffs, a simple set of squares ring the band for all the world to see on the recycled silver, couture bracelet. Inside, however, on the back grill, the jewelry boasts a secret story worn next to the skin:
26 bamboo trees will be planted on the island of Nusa Penida when you buy this sterling silver Bamboo Wide Kick cuff. The text weaves among a scene of Nusa Penida, the Balinese island near… READ MORE
Nov 2, 2008An Active Outdoor Company that’s Keen on the Environment When Portland, Oregon-based Keen Inc. decided to rethink how socks were made, the company figured if there were right shoes and left shoes, then why not a right sock and a left sock.
So Keen set about making socks that fit each foot perfectly – no extra fabric meant no extra bunching. But it wasn’t just about the fit; it was also about crafting more sustainable socks. Keen uses natural, renewable materials like Merino wool and organic cotton… READ MORE
Nov 1, 2008No More Dirty Gold: Your “Green” Gold Options Gold is a timeless luxury that has been valued throughout civilization, but how many consumers know where the gold we wear comes from? Unlike most manufactured products that are at least marked with the country where it was made, it is incredibly difficult to know what path your gold has traveled to end up in a ring or a watch.
Unfortunately, almost all of the gold produced in the world is “dirty gold” – gold that is stripped from… READ MORE
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