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Introduced with a compelling view of why eco fashion exists today, divided into five
carefully segregated chapters, written in newly established but easy-to-understand
'sustainable fashion prose', and enhanced with |
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:23:46 -0800
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Hopeless romantics and kinky folks everywhere, the best day of the year is just a peek
around the corner. Have you bought anything for your special someone? How about for
yourself? And why can we only celebrate this once a year? |
Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:40:20 -0800
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A commonly asked question relates to why there are so many more sustainable fashion
options for women than there are for men. The answer to that question primarily ties into
economic reasons and the overall demand i |
Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:03:30 -0800
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Ayala Moriel was born in Montreal, raised in a little village in the north of Israel
then moved back to Canada 12 years ago, where she has lived in Vancouver, BC ever
since. While she was growing up, Moriel was exp |
Sun, 09 Jan 2011 20:45:29 -0800
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Thieves
There's something so refreshing about a new year. As the beginning of 2011 is in full
swing, many of us contemplate the year that has passed and look forward to a new 365
days filled with hope and new |
Sun, 02 Jan 2011 22:43:36 -0800
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ENAMORE
It's that time of year again. My friend Cinny still writes a holiday wish list (like we did
for jolly old St. Nick when we were kids) and shares it with everyone. As a 'grown up,'
some of us get so caught up with |
Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:05:41 -0800
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Recently, I traveled to
Private Islands of Georgia
(that’s just off the Georgia Atlantic Coast,US)
and
stayed at
Eagle Lodge,
an eco
resort on a private island owned by our gracious host, Captain Andy Hill, for a we |
Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:30:20 -0800
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Jenny Ambrose was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in Canada, also known as ‘the prairies.’ She grew up in clothing homemade by her mother and in the same way her mother worked with fabrics, her father worked with wood. He made |
Sat, 20 Nov 2010 15:20:20 -0800
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It is human nature to search and explore. Some people push a little harder than others to try new things, find ‘their place,’ and make an impact. New discoveries lead to personal growth and almost always, the influence radiates i |
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 10:06:29 -0800
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CAMILLE
Sofia Mendez-Schenone was born in Chile and also lived in Italy. Both places are filled with a known air of sensuality and an appreciation for femininity. She was inspired by women with a timeless appeal, sophistication and pass |
Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:02:34 -0800
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Echo Rain and Boardroom ECO Apparel are pleased to announce their annual sample sale.
Products on sale will include:
Ski & Snowboard base layers and fleece
Yoga & Activewear
Contemporary ladies ECO Fas |
Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:22:22 -0800
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This holiday season give the gift of rock history while supporting charitable endeavors! Wear Your Music offers fans of artists like Carlos Santana, Avril Lavigne, Jason Mraz, Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, and John Mayer a chance to take ho |
Sun, 07 Nov 2010 17:26:21 -0800
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PO-ZU
A new season means switching up your shoe options and there are tons of sustainable boots to choose from. Whether you are looking for comfy and stylish, rugged and sensible, or dressed-up and sassy, check out some of these favorit |
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:14:16 -0700
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SUITE TA BU
The green movement is about so many things, but an undeniable characteristic of the movement can be described as a time for creative expulsion. The challenge to find solutions to our environmental issues has allowed us a |
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 20:01:00 -0700
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MAYU
As seasons shift, it is time for our wardrobes to adjust. When temps start to drop, we want to have items on hand that keep us warm while still expressing our individual personalities and looking sexy. Yes, this is all possible. He |
Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:39:50 -0700
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Annie O. Waterman grew up in Northern California, about an hour north of San Francisco. She was always drawn to textiles, which likely stemmed from her mother’s love for fabrics and interior design. Her father is an architect with an |
Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:19:37 -0700
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PHOTO BY SARAH PEET
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and a group of women volunteers has launched a new national non-profit called Swap for Good - a project to encourage people to host clothing swaps as a way to h |
Sat, 23 Oct 2010 16:04:48 -0700
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BRYANT McLEMORE SMITH
As part of Chicago’s commitment to becoming the greenest city in the U.S., Conscious Living TV, Mercedes Benz of Chicago and Chicago Gateway Green are pleased to present the second annual eco-fashion experie |
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:50:13 -0700
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ANNA McD
Just today, Fashion-conscience.com, a leading UK-based online ethical fashion boutique, launched a pop-up shop within their online store focusing on new designers working according to ethical and/or sustainable ind |
Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:33:14 -0700
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SELITA-BANKS
Costumes are the biggest part of most people’s Halloween celebrations and with the holiday peering right around the corner, those of you who have not yet planned your ensemble could maybe use a few tips. Following the spir |
Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:16:28 -0700
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MS.OCTOBER
The Uniform Project (U.P) started in 2009 when Sheena Matheiken pledged to wear the same Little Black Dress for an entire year as a creative fundraiser. After Sheena's 365 days came to a close last May, having raised over $100k |
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:25:55 -0700
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Source4Style has officially launched! Hurry to the site to check out the easy to shop categories which include bast fibers, cotton, leather, manufactured fibers, silk, tree-based/wood, wool and a category labeled ‘other.’
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Fri, 08 Oct 2010 08:07:36 -0700
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PHOTO COURTESY OF DANIEL DIAZ
I am blessed to have been born and raised within a beautiful culture
which has infused every part of my life, from the language, dance,
music, art, and food, to an appreciation for |
Sun, 03 Oct 2010 15:12:25 -0700
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ANDEAN COLLECTION
According to studies by The World Bank discussed on Global Issues:
Almost half the world (over 3 billion people) lives on less than $2.50 a day.
At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $1 |
Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:14:51 -0700
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A special event taking place during Eco Fashion Week in Vancouver this week involves an audience Q&A hosted by a group of industry professionals.
Digging Deeper: Audience Q&A
September 30th at 3:00 p.m., Creekside Community C |
Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:51:12 -0700
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All the fall eco goodness is trickling into stock and out of pure excitement, body politic is hosting a fabulous give away from September 27 through October 11. Spend over $200 (before tax) while shopping at their boutique or online shop (ww |
Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:43:55 -0700
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A preview of a thrilling new alliance between swimwear brand Speedo and sustainable fashion label, From Somewhere, was just recently revealed at Estethica, the British Fashion Council’s ethical fashion area at London Fashion Week.
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Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:14:30 -0700
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NIXXI
WHAT: A selection of the best eco-designers from around the world coming together to showcase their latest collections of environmentally friendly, trend-setting fashion. With collaboration from designers, buyers, models, agencies |
Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:05:26 -0700
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annie O. boutique presents gorgeous accessories hand crafted by members of a women's cooperative in Peru. Founder, Annie O. Waterman collaborates with a group of 90 women who incorporate their traditional weaving techniques into the creation |
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:20:40 -0700
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KAYU SUNGLASSES
Jamie Lim’s Kayu eyewear made from bamboo has been selected from over 500 entries as one of six finalists in The Earth Awards 2010.
Judged by some of the world’s leading creative thinkers, The Earth Awa |
Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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Fashion is ever-evolving as are we (we hope) and with each passing trend there is a pile of clothes left in our closet or our bottom drawer to dispose of. What if you could conveniently place that pile of clothes in a nearby recycling bin? N |
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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( News / Fashion Lines ) | If you want to opt for street chic influenced by a noticeable dose of modern architecture, check out Bodkin's sleek collections. Good, smart design with comfort in mind form simple silhouettes that you can take from day into night.Bodkin pu |
Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:06:23 -0700
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Two major eco-textile and ethical fashion events will join forces in London this October when the Ethical Fashion Source Expo runs alongside the fourth international RITE Group conference on sustainable textiles. Leading speakers include |
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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EMESHA
4 – 5 September
The Art of Fashion
Electric Picnic Music and Arts Festival - The Global Green Area
The Global Green is the place at the Electric Picnic to slow down, recharge and reflect on a better world. Nestle |
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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Eco entrepreneur Sarah Van Aken has launched www.savafashion.com to bring the same socially conscious retail choices from her successful flagship boutique SA VA, located at 1700 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, to the rest of the nation. As in |
Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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TransFair USA, a not-for-profit organization, is one of twenty members of Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), and the only third-party certifier of Fair Trade products in the United States. Transfair USA thoroughly examine |
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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With a résumé that includes model, television host, best-selling author, environmental activist, and social entrepreneur, Summer Rayne Oakes, the woman dubbed the first eco model, took a ‘time out |
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:58:05 -0700
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Last month we enthusiastically announced our collaboration with Eco Fashion Week Vancouver and promised to keep you up to date with all the latest news surrounding the festivities which will take place September 27 – 30.
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Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:54:50 -0700
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Can we call REUSE Jeans the fountain of youth for denim? Using 80% recycled denim to create their products; REUSE Jeans is uniting the importance of the ecosystem with the importance of finding a great pair of jeans.
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Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:56:38 -0700
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Jamie Lim was going about her life, studied economics in undergrad, and was working full time at an investment management company when she stopped and thought to herself, “I don’t think anything about the way we currently live ma |
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:57:50 -0700
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Misericordia: Manos, Espíritu y Corazón, was created by Aurelyen and Mathieu Reumaux in 2002. In Spanish, Misericordia means “heart of mercy” and Manos, Espíritu y Corazón translates to “hands, s |
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:41:51 -0700
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As the green revolution continues, we search for an established standard to look to, a rule of thumb to measure against, a blue print for green standards. GreenBlue, a nonprofit institute founded in 2002 by William McDonough and Michael Brau |
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 08:04:27 -0700
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BODY POLITIC
At the helm of the sustainable shopping in Vancouver, body politic boutique will bring together the elite of the eco movement the night of August 25th from 6:30-9:00 at 208 E 12 Ave. to celebrate the inaugural Eco Fashion |
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:44:57 -0700
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Charlie Boots is one of the latest names in ethical fashion after a new label was recently launched in Bristol.
The label “Charlie Boots” is the brainchild of Charlie Harrison, a local fashion designer who creates original, |
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:50:27 -0700
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In 2007, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Edun, an ethical fashion company founded by Ali Hewson and her husband Bono of U2, established the Conservation Cotton Initiative (CCI). This alliance was formed to improve the livelihood |
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:37:25 -0700
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STEWART & BROWN
9 – 11 August
Designers & Agents
10a.m. – 6p.m.
New Mart
127 E Ninth Street
(212) 302-9575
Holiday ’10/Resort ‘11
Designers & Agents is an independent, intern
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:59:18 -0700
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Have you ever wondered what happens with the actual film that is projected onto the big screen at the cinema? Modulab ecodiseño, a pioneering company based in Chile, is using a Mexican weaving technique to refashion used 35mm film in |
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:40:44 -0700
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The Thread Loop, founded in March of this year by social entrepreneur Jo Blundell, is a retail store that brings together an impressive assortment of fashion forward ethical labels. The Global Volunteer Network Foundation (GVN), based in the |
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:24:50 -0700
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12 August
4p.m. till 10 p.m.
Goodone and Minna Sample Sale
Goodone
Studio 1 B
2-4 Southgate Road
London, N1 3JJ
The studio is based at the bottom of Southgate Road, a 5 min bus ride from Old Street station. Leave Old Street |
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:57:01 -0700
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United by a shared passion for the environment, Guy Bedarida, Creative Director and Designer of John Hardy, and supermodel Angela Lindvall have partnered to create Hijau, a line of recycled and sustainable silver jewelry for the John Hardy B |
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:47:14 -0700
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