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Nau Shop Pops Up in NYC

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:35 -0500

Nau pop up shop in SoHo, NYC. Credit: Emma Grady Activewear clothing company Nau opened their pop up shop in New York City last night with the help of musical guests Zee Avi and Will Dailey. The fete featured Nau's spring 2010 collection along with styles from Horny Toad, Freitag, Toms Shoes, Timberland, and Stewart+Brown. We've declared Read the full story on TreeHugger

Common Soles Sells Thongs To Buy School Books

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:25:32 -0500

Photos: Common Soles Thongs, Flip Flops, Jandals, or whatever they are called on your beach, are the sort of casual footwear that most people don't pay much attention to. After-all they are rather ubiquitous in any sultry clime. But Common Soles have taken it upon themselves to see flip-flops as a vehicle for good works. They use 4% from the sale of each pair to buy school books for the children of the women who make their thongs in India. And soon they also hope to release a line of footwear that also include eco-benign materials, like the prototype seen above.]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Lav & Kush Offers 25% Off Sustainable Fashion

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:50:04 -0500

Image via Lav & Kush. Meet Lav & Kush: the flirt of sustainable fashion. The company believes in having it all: not compromising style while being aware of their environmental footprint. With every item in the collection embracing pretty, feminine details such as gathers, ruffles, and pleats while using eco-friendly fabrics, they are designed with the urban woman in mind. It fulfills founder Angela Saxena's childhood dream: to design luxurious and practical clothing for women and to make a positive difference in the world. In other wo]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Pratt Presents 'Ethics + Aesthetics = Sustainable Fashion'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:00:11 -0500

SANS spring/summer 2010 collection. Credit: SANS Pratt Manhattan Gallery is presenting "Ethics + Aesthetics = Sustainable Fashion," an exploration of sustainable practices by American fashion designers, beginning November 20, 2009. The collection centers on three themes, "Reduce, Revalue, and Rethink" and looks to eco-fashion visionaries--Alabama Chanin, Bodkin, Read the full story on TreeHugger

Sneakers for Geeks and Hackers Are Made form Recycled Computer Chips

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:10:00 -0500

Images via Gabriel Dishaw Are these the dream sneaks for green geeks? Maybe. They're at the very least a cool creation by Gabriel Dishaw, junk-metal artist extraordinaire, who fashioned these shoes out of pieces of computers and typewriters, with only glue and metal bending techniques to keep the pieces held together. ]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Sheena Goes Lady Gaga in Raffaele Ascione at Uniform Project Fete

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:56 -0500

Raffaele Ascione cape worn by Lady Gaga. Credit: The Uniform Project Raffaele Ascione's cape--worn by pop star Lady Gaga--certainly affirms that shoulder pads are in. Sheena Matheiken--the face/body of The Uniform Project--wore the cape, and an entire design by the up and coming fashion designer at Saturday night's AccesSoireé, a six month anniversary party Read the full story on TreeHugger

Toronto Event: R4 Fashion Featuring Sustainable Design

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:40:51 -0500

R4 Fashion event in Toronto, featuring Thieves. Image courtesy of R4 Fashion R4 Fashion and Sustainable Technology Education Project (STEP) at the University of Waterloo, are bringing top Canadian designers together for a runway show and competition to showcase sustainable design and raise environmental awareness. Canadian designers Aime by Monica Mei, CARRIE by Carrie Hayes, Read the full story on TreeHugger

Airwalk Shoes Is Awarding Environmental Charities $10K

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:30:33 -0500

Credit: Airwalk Airwalk recently launched Doing Your Part, an online fundraiser for Surfrider Foundation and Music for Relief. They are donating a dollar for every visitor to their site--until they reach $10,000--to the California-based environmental non-profits. Choose your favorite charity, after the fold.]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

'Fashion Delivers' $1.2 Million to Victims of Natural Disasters

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:31:48 -0500

Barney's Simon Doonan and Sesame Workshop's Gary Knell at Fashion Delivers/ K.I.D.S. gala in NYC. Credit: Thomas Iannaccone, Via WWD Fashion Delivers, a non-profit organization that supplies victims of natural disasters with donated product, and Kids In Distressed Situations, Inc. (K.I.D.S.) raised almost $1.2 million dollars at their annual charity gala... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Wash your clothes by pedaling your bike (with video)

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:08:45 -0500

Credit: Dave Askins, homelessdave.com. You don't need electricity to do the laundry. It's as easy as riding a bike. My wife's 90-year-old aunt still washes her laundry by hand, and dries it with a wringer. God bless her. But if you're a little busier, you can keep your clothes clean with pedal power. GreenovationTV has a segment on the low-tech solution.]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

DFTB Reminds Us: Don't Forget the Bag!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:02:24 -0500

Image via Orianna Helms. You head off to the local market with your grocery list in hand...and then you get there and realize you forgot your bags reusable bags! It's happened to all of us and darn, isn't it so frustrating? Not to mention that so many stores give us money back now if we bring our reusable bags. It would be so much easier if we had a little reminder as we walked out the door, which is exactly why we ne]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

The Uniform Project's AccesSoireé, Celebrating 191 Ways to Wear One Dress

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:30:35 -0500

One dress, 365 days. Credit: The Uniform Project You may remember Jasmin's post on The Uniform Project: One Dress, 365 Ways to Wear It back in May. Booklynite Sheena Matheiken's has made it half-way through the year--191 days on Saturday, to be exact--in one dress and with the help of vintage she's perfected the art of accessorizing. This weekend New Yorkers can borrow Sheena's style--she'll be dressed by rising star Raffaele Ascione-- and dress in black with vin]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Spring/Summer 2010 Preview: Curatorial by Popomomo

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:51 -0500

Curatorial spring/summer 2010. Credit: Well Made Phrase Following the success of LA-based Popomomo, Lizz Wasserman has transformed vintage and deadstock fabrics into contemporary designs under the label CURATORIAL. Lizz hand picks the vintage fabrics--that follow suit with season trends in patterns and color--and designs one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces at lower price points. ]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Spring/Summer 2010 Preview: Lav & Kush - Interview with Designer Angela Saxena

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:27:51 -0500

Image courtesy of Lav & Kush Candian-based Lav & Kush is showing relaxed dresses--ideal for day and travel--in colorful prints that follow trends in sustainable fabrics--Modal, Tencel, soy, bamboo jersey--for spring/summer 2010. We talk shop with Designer Angela Saxena--currently showing her designs at Vancouver Fashion Week--on innovate fabrics,]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

When Given the Chance, Will Consumers Pay More for Green?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:29 -0500

Image courtesty of TerraCycle We just began an interesting experiment at TerraCycle: Opening our first retail outlet and giving people a place to bring in what they'd normally mail to us as part of our collection Brigades. But that's not the most interesting part. We've decided to see what people will do when given the chance to pay whatever price they want for products. In this economy, will people intentionally undercut the price? Will they, u]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Gucci Group Cuts Carbon Footprint

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:30:03 -0500

The female executives of Gucci Group. Credit: Frederike Helwig, via WSJ The Rainforest Action Network has announced that Gucci Group--including high fashion houses--Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Balenciaga--has pledged to reduce the amount of paper it uses, eliminate fiber from high conservation value forests, and purchase only recycled products--or those certified by the Forest Stewardship Council--by December 2010. Click through for our video with RA]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Bracelet Made from Modeling Weather Patterns in 3D

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Image via Designboom Designer Mitchell Whitelaw has created a very cool bracelet based on the pattern of 365 days of weather in his home town. The varying temperatures form the curves of a 3D wearable piece of art. Can you guess what the holes are?]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

French Organic Skincare Line Melvita Opens Shop in the States

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:30:52 -0500

Melvita opens in San Francisco, CA in January 2010. Image courtesy of Melvita. French organic skin, hair, and personal care brand Melvita is launching their online e-commerce store for the US tomorrow, November 4, 2009, and first state-side boutique at San Francisco Center, California in January 2010. The beauty brand--certified by Cosmebio and Ecocert--was created by beekeeper and biologist]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

LA Event: Popomomo & LA Vintage Exchange Host Open Studio Tomorrow

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:08:55 -0500

Image courtesy of Lizz Wasserman One of our favorite LA eco-designers Lizz Wasserman of Curatorial and Popomomo--we covered their Spring 2010 collection during LA Fashion Week, here--is hosting an open studio tomorrow along with Courtney Lowe of LA Vintage Exchange. Sip champagne--we hope it's of the green pink champa]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Montane Puts the Squeeze on Recycled Outdoor Clothing

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:43:59 -0500

Photo: Montane Montane may not be one of the iconic names of outdoor gear, having only been around for 16 years. But they are taking it to the big boys by offering part of their outdoor sport clothing line in eco materials. The garments shown below, for example, use recycled polyester in either shell fabrics or insulations. Yet British-based Montane are still able to offer their signature low weight and pack size, demonstrating that eco-textiles still offer performance characteristics.]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Spring/Summer 2010 Preview: FIN

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:31 -0500

FIN's neutral tones and sexy silhouettes for Spring/Summer 2010. Credit: FIN Sustainable fashion brand FIN from Norway first made TreeHugger news with their "wild" hand-spun silk, click through for their sexy organic cotton, bamboo, fair trade, and carbon neutral creations for Spring 2010. ]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Vancouver Fashion Week Spring 2010 Starts Tomorrow

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:51 -0500

Vancouver Fashion Week, Fall 2009. Credit: Kris Krug, VFW Vancouver Fashion Week is upon us (November 3-8) and we are happy to report that eco-fashion brands Hawks Ave, Lav & Kush, Movement, Red Jade, and Nate Organics will be representing green fashion on the runway. ]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

TRAIDremade for Timberland: Recycling Leather, Fighting Poverty

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:06:27 -0500

TRAIDremade for Timberland, reclaimed leather bag. Credit: TRAID Recycled fashion label TRAIDremade has designed four exclusive handmade bags for Timberland made from reclaimed leather jackets, denim, and reconditioned Timberland shirts and jackets. Through 'Change Your Wardrobe, Change Their Lives' customers can bring old clothing to Timberland's London stores, receive 20% off a new purchase, and have old clothes refashioned into new pieces through TRAID (Textile Recycling for Aid and Internatio]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Save Energy and Keep Your Breasts Warm and Toasty

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:42:00 -0500

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Weekend Wish List: Mociun's Red Wool Coat

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:30:26 -0500

Mociun winter wool coat. Credit: Mociun We covet Caitlin Mociun's Native American-inspired coat--made from 100% mill end blanket wool--for winter, featured on and sold at Kaight NYC--we stopped there last week for Ecouterre's launch party. Click through for full length photos and more on Mociun. ]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Feral Childe Fall 2009: Print and Play Trick-Or-Treat

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:00:54 -0500

Play with eco-fashion label Feral Childe paper dolls. Credit: Feral Childe via Ecouterre We've been seeing Feral Childe around New York lately--at the NOW Showcase, at Kaight two nights ago, and as paper dolls on Ecouterre. The Brooklyn-based fashion label is known for their silk screened textile]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Ecouterre.com Official Launch Party at Kaight NYC

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:42 -0500

Eco-fashion boutique Kaight hosted Ecouterre.com launch party. Credit: Emma Grady We celebrated the launch of eco-fashion website Ecouterre at Kaight in New York City last night. After perusing racks filled with emerging and independent designers--who use organic, recycled, and sustainable materials-- and catching up with SDN's Marcus Hicks--who sadly was not wearing his Read the full story on TreeHugger

Keep the Rain Off with an Eco-lovely Umbrella

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:15:36 -0500

Image from London Undercover It's autumn and the rain just keeps on coming. With one grey day after another, these delightfully British umbrellas will keep your spirits up. Take cover under (too) vividly coloured pictures of fish and chips (wrapped in newspaper, of course), or a yummy full English breakfast. For the uninitiated that means baked beans, fried eggs, bacon, grilled tomatoes, toast and sausages. All over your head. Made from recycled materials, these jolly brollies are environmentally sound, so they protect more than your hair-do.]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Chicago Fashion Week Spring 2010: Vert Couture Green Show

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:20:18 -0500

Vaute Couture Spring 2010, Chicago Fashion Week. Credit Ray Pfeiffer, Komifoto Vert Couture forecasts green fashion for spring 2010 in the windy city. An official event of Chicago Fashion Focus, the runway show was home to looks from Vaute Couture--not to be confused with the show title 'Vert'--Bryant ]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Linda Loudermilk's Luscious 'Water is a Human Right' Jewelry

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:31:03 -0500

Linda Loudermilk necklace and bamboo scarf. Image courtesy of Linda Loudermilk Linda Loudermilk, one of our favorite Sustainable Designers-- we recently previewed her Spring 2010 collection, here--is doing what she does best: highlighting environmental issues through fashion. This time she's taking on the water crisis with her "Water is a Human Right" campaign--can't you picture fellow Read the full story on TreeHugger

NY Event: Ecouterre Official Launch Party at Kaight

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:46:45 -0500

Ecouterre.com are celebrating their launch with a party at Kaight NYC-- our Best of Green winner -- tomorrow night. Slip on some Terra Plana's and walk or ride--Read the full story on TreeHugger

Chicago Fashion Week: Frei Designs Spring 2010

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:31:36 -0500

Frei Designs Spring 2010 at Chicago Fashion Week. Credit: Chad Smith The Vert Couture green show during Chicago Fashion Week was the place to be for eco-minded fashionistas this past weekend. Frei Designs' Annie Novotny showed her spring 2010 collection--along with Mo]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

flora&fauna Offers 25% Off Nature-Inspired Fashion

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:35:37 -0500

Image via flora&fauna. We love learning about fashion designers and their inspirations - it's what makes each of them different in such a great way. Pauline Siu found hers amongst the surroundings and wildlife in British Columbia. From the beauty in nature, the irresistible cuteness of animals, and the intricacy of the planet's delicate eco-system, flora&fauna was born. With a blend of clean lines, rich colors, and lasting style, flora&fauna incorporates nature and animal themes into each design, and uses organic and ]]>... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Now You See It, Now You Don't: Safety Scarf for Cyclists

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:42:00 -0500

cyclists are going to need more layers and also more reflective gear as the sun goes down earlier and earlier. RF-Scarf now makes a scarf that comes in a sleek, black material that when exposed to bright light "magically" becomes Read the full story on TreeHugger

Chicago Fashion Week Spring 2010: Mountains of the Moon - Interview with Designer Melissa Baswell

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:45:32 -0500

Mountains of the Moon Spring 2010 at Chicago Fashion Week. Credit: Chad Smith While we physically missed Chicago Fashion Week's Vert Couture green show--for the sake of our carbon footprint--we sat down with Mountains of the Moon Designer Melissa Baswell--virtually, of course--to talk sustainable fabrics, her Read the full story on TreeHugger