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What if we told you about a special rock bottom sale of the best French ethical fashion brands? What if we told you that this sale will happen over the weekend and be punctuated by two lively Brazilian music concerts every night? And that on top |
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:16:10 -0700
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With Fashion Weeks going on full swing from NY to London and the Olympic Games to follow, it’s easy to get lost, to make it easy on you, here is our recap of this week’s best in eco fashion!
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Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:09:11 -0800
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Love it or hate it, this weekend you’ll be surrounded by pink and red hearts, it will be impossible to eat in a restaurant without ordering a “lovers” menu for two and all the roses at your local flower shop will be sold out. He |
Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:49:48 -0800
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Already a fashion darling with the likes of Karl Lagerfeld and
Burberry, young actress Emma Watson, who made her mark in the famous
Harry Potter films, is now showing us her own brand of magic. It turns
out this fashionista has a knack for desig |
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0800
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The Observer Ethical Awards, in association with Ecover, have launched for 2010. Now in their fifth year the awards pay tribute to the great and the green. Lucy Siegle, Ethical Living Correspondent for The Observer and chair of the judging panel |
Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:41:34 -0800
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As if creating beautiful ethical fashion with recycled or organic materials wasn’t enough, some eco fashion companies push things even further by creating charities that empower communities. In this season of giving, here are two inspiring |
Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:11:30 -0800
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The search for the perfect winter coat is always a difficult one, add on the eco criteria and it becomes an even bigger challenge. Somehow, warmth and fashion often seem to be at odds. Enter faux-fur: in the hands of ethically minded designers, t |
Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:15:57 -0800
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Global sustainability leader Aveda™ and non-profit organization Green America have awarded BOHO Magazine the prestigious 2009 ‘Aveda Environmental Award for Magazines’ in the New Launch category. After just one year in operat |
Sun, 20 Dec 2009 21:24:55 -0800
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In the world of ethically made sneakers with sleek city style, the choice is still limited. We love Veja but they’re still difficult to come by outside Europe. Luckily, a new player has now entered the scene: based in Canada, Olibert&eac |
Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:54:57 -0800
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What happens when a trendsetting vintage queen and girl about town enters a contest for the “second best job in the world”? Committed shopophile and exuberant It girl Xavière Guerlay is creating an Internet buzz with her appli |
Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:43:39 -0800
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( Magazine / Magazine Intro )
As the holidays approach, buying handmade is still more than ever on our mind. In the last issue we focused on the DIY aspect of handmade goods, this time, we explore how craftsmanship, valuing and preserving traditional skills, has the power to li
Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:07:09 -0800
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Traditional craftsmanship takes on modern shapes and colors for a winter wardrobe with an original twist. Whether it’s the fine artisanship of a pair of moccasins or handmade suede boots from one of the oldest ateliers in France, these item |
Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:48:36 -0800
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Simple cuts, luxurious materials and fine craftsmanship are a winning combination for these basics with a twist that should keep you cozy for many winters to come.
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Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:10:25 -0800
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Your grandfather’s watch, your aunt’s ring, your mother’s wedding gown, a few of the objects that get passed down from generation to generation, carrying the history of your family. But besides their durability and symbolic qua |
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:00:28 -0800
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As Primark’s new London store opened yesterday, anti-poverty campaigners hung out the retailer’s “dirty washing” in public with a clothes line that cited workers making its clothes for as little as 7p an hour. It’s |
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:00:01 -0800
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How do you boil down the essence of ethical and eco fashion in one article for people who’ve never even heard of the concept? In most mainstream media articles we’ve come across, the answer has unfortunately been “poorly”. |
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:06:11 -0800
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Vancouver being the greenest city in Canada, it’s no wonder its fashion week reflects these eco-conscious credentials. Last year EFW sponsored a showcase of eco friendly designers at an independent venue, you can still catch all the beautif |
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:10:46 -0800
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Friday 20th & Saturday 21st November 2009. The event is being run in London in partnership with the World Fair Trade Organisation, Fairtrade Foundation, and MADE BY, and aims to save time and money for fashion industry professionals seeking |
Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:15:01 -0700
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Subscribe for our newsletter now and win the new book by Summer Rayne Oaks! Eco Fashion World spoke with this topmodel and ecopioneer about her latest projects and favorite products.
EFW: What new/exciting/innovative things do you have on |
Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:35:21 -0700
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Do you get a thrill from going to craft fairs? Walking from stall to stall, discovering quirky objects and one-of-a-kind finds. Meeting and chatting with the crafters who created them, sometimes even developing a relationship with them and asking |
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:17:59 -0700
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Can handmade look cool and modern but still create the illusion that you are a pro with the needle and the sowing machine, even though the closest you’ve ever come to crafting is sowing back a fallen button? By incorporating a little touch |
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:44:43 -0700
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Contrary to what some may believe, your sowing skills are actually quite good, you used to apply all your own badges on your scouting uniform and patch the worn in elbows of your sweaters in college. You don’t really have the time to do tha |
Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:31:32 -0700
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This weekend, Enamore will open her very first 'Pop-up' shop in Walcot Street, Bath. The sexy eco fashion brand will be presenting a diverse range of eco-friendly lingerie, clothing and accessories with many pieces one of a kind or previously on |
Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:27:04 -0700
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Whether your man prefers hip hop or indie rock, you can now help him find just what he wants, while making him discover the joys of hemp, organic cotton and recycled fashion.
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Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:08:42 -0700
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Rock chicks always look cool in vintage finds and beat up leather jackets. Want to get the look without searching far and wide through flea market stalls? Follow our green rock shopping guide and find that perfect touch of rock’n’roll |
Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:39:29 -0700
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( Magazine / Magazine Intro )
Music and Fashion have always been a winning team, each musical style with its matching, and often extreme, look. For many of us, hearing the words Punk, Mod, Psychedelic or Disco might bring up images of fashion silhouettes before we even think of
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:41:49 -0700
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London’s calling again, but this time around, the city’s rock spirit translates to the latest trends in sustainable fashion. The Old Truman Brewery has become the creative hub of London’s East End, and the home of the latest an |
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:35:56 -0700
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What came first? The idea of doing a Pop&Rock issue, or the desire to interview Maroussia Rebecq, the founder of the Andrea Crews Collective? We can’t really remember… One thing is for sure, this is THE eco fashion designer who |
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:30:45 -0700
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UK
Ecoboudoir beautiful, sustainable and ethical lingerie is having an “everything must go” sale to make room for their new collection launching on their brand new site, August 10th! And for those who love the look and the ethics bu |
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:16:53 -0700
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ECO MEETS VINTAGE
Ethical fashionistas are already queens of mixing and matching second hand finds, swapped items and new eco brands. Some clever new stores have picked up on this trend by offering beautifully curated mixes of the two.
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Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:09:24 -0700
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Canadian independent designer showcase Spend on Trend is back this year with more new exciting ethical fashion designer to discover. If you’re on the west coast, make sure to put the August 21st to 23rd event in your calendars and play fas |
Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:25:27 -0700
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No, we haven’t become a bargain sales website (2 sales articles in a row!) we’re just very excited about the amazing discounts that some of our favorite ethical boutiques are offering eco fashionistas this summer.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:36:33 -0700
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Trendsetting online boutique DeviDoll is having its first Pop Up sale! Starting today and until Wednesday July 29th, DeviDoll will have a sale on all past season Mociun collections. Everything will be 50% - 75% off, a very rare event for this de |
Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:20:17 -0700
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( News / Ethical Hotwire ) | This summer, the
Ethical Fashion Forum is continuing its Spotlight on Sourcing seminar series with a focus on Latin America and Africa. Both seminars will be followed by a practical marketplace where you can put your new knowledge to the test!
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Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:27:38 -0700
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Copenhagen Fashion Week is coming soon from August 6th to the 9th and with it, the event Copenhagen Unfair, which has been reuniting the multiple branches of the design world as it develops in the streets since 2006. The concept of Copenhagen Un |
Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:44:26 -0700
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Want to dress like a celebrity but you don’t count Giorgio Armani among your personal circle of friends? Or maybe you just want an extra special outfit for your best friend’s wedding, or a designer bag to go to a job interview… |
Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:13:28 -0700
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We often tell you about fantastic workshops for sustainable designers and those aspiring to that career…in case you can’t make it to those a new guide has just come out with lots of useful info on going green. The Toronto Fashion Inc |
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:23:57 -0700
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This week, July 1st to 5th, Berlin will be the meeting place of International fashionistas during Berlin Fashion Week. Aside from the appeal of edgy design that characterizes the German capital, one particular event is bringing ethics to the even |
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:22:55 -0700
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( Magazine / Magazine Intro )
Whether it’s the ocean or the sea, the river or the lake, we hope you’re getting ready to hit the water this summer! To get you in the mood we picked out some fantastic eco bikinis, beach bags and sunglasses that we would like to pack i
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:55:05 -0700
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“Fierce Heart” are the two words that welcome us on Linda Loudermilk’s website, and indeed, she must have braced herself with courage when she moved her production from Italy to her Los Angeles home base in 2002 and started work |
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:31:54 -0700
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NEW YORK
Kaight wants some short shorts for summer, you might want them a little longer so the scissors are in your hands! On Saturday June 13, from 1pm to 7pm the NY store is holding a pop up workshop with Recession Rags on “custom |
Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:43:56 -0700
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( News / Do It Yourself ) |
This month and just in time for summer, two new eco fashion labels hit popular high street store Topshop . The fashion giant had already shown its ethical side by adding fair trade label People Tree to its offering and now you can be thrice eco |
Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:03:23 -0700
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June 5th is the UN’s World Environment Day, the theme for 2009 is climate change, the broader consequences of environmental change, and what societies can do in response.
Here are a few fun things you can do in response: taking advanta |
Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:48:07 -0700
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- A what?
- A Polyvore darling! A fashionista gone social media crazy with an artistic touch.
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Sat, 30 May 2009 00:23:56 -0700
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( News / Events ) |
Your weekend listing and beyond, so without further explanation:
UNITED STATES
Teich retail shop opening in the heart of NYC's East Village! (84 East 7th Street, just west of 1st Ave). Now through June 4th, receive 20% off the 2009 Spring co |
Sat, 30 May 2009 00:17:45 -0700
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NIXXI
Just a few more days to enter and vote for the first prize of our Street Style Contest, the fabulous Nixxi Wrap Dress! You can enter your pictures until Sunday May 31st and vote until Monday June 1st!
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Thu, 28 May 2009 01:38:21 -0700
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( News / Players ) |
In case you didn’t know yet, Karl Lagerfeld twitters! And love him or hate him, if you’re curious about fashion, you’re bound to be curious about Karl.
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Tue, 26 May 2009 16:34:05 -0700
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T’is the weekend to go summer shopping! In New York and London, the promise of warmer days is translating into great sales from some great eco fashion boutiques!
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Thu, 21 May 2009 17:21:54 -0700
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Cameron Diaz is on the cover of the June 2009 Vogue, the green issue, and we are impressed! Beyond the fact that she looks radiant and the pictures are beautiful (Mario Testino), Tonne Goodman, Vogue’s fashion editor, really know her green. |
Mon, 18 May 2009 10:13:57 -0700
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The pajama as daywear trend has been getting a lot of press the last few seasons, but little street representation. Meanwhile, men’s slippers have been making noted appearances on the feet of the fashion flock. Call it old world glamour, da |
Mon, 18 May 2009 10:07:07 -0700
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