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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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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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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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NIXXI Photo by Peter Holst Photography
It was an absolute pleasure to attend the many events at the first annual Eco Fashion Week here in Vancouver Canada! Sponsored by Aveda, the opening night gala was the perfect hot spot to meet ev |
Sun, 10 Oct 2010 09:33:55 -0700
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The annual Ethical Fashion Source Expo (formerly ‘Global Sourcing Marketplace’) is coming up in London on October 6th, and for anyone interested in deciphering the future of sustainable textiles in fashion, this is the place to |
Fri, 01 Oct 2010 16:50:54 -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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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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Me to We Style is a new Canada based social enterprise that is committed to providing ethically manufactured, quality apparel for the socially conscious consumer. Their product line is locally produced, sweat-shop free, made using certified |
Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:15:57 -0700
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Thieves by Sonja den Elzen caters to an individual with strength accented by sensuality. Edgy and sultry while conscientiously designed, den Elzen’s collections are for the woman with a femme fatale exterior or the male counterpart, |
Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:54:31 -0700
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How on earth does one run a lifestyle brand that’s ethical and sustainable – that helps save the earth?
Today my wife Nicky and I run our own brand, Millican, a company that produces classic travelling and outdoor bags but also |
Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:30:58 -0700
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There are many yoga brands around, but not many that make you feel like practicing it non-stop. Prancing Leopard goes beyond that with their versatile yoga and casual collection that you can wear from yoga class to the café and back. Not |
Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:00:00 -0700
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( News / Featured Articles ) | Combine modern and ballet dance background with a healthy lifestyle, a lifelong interest in fashion, industry experience, and the concerns of a new mom, and the result is an extremely sweet, organic and creative collection of eco baby clothes. Sweden |
Wed, 26 May 2010 11:03:12 -0700
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Founded in 2007 by Nikki Sayavanh, San Diego-based Nikster shows off the sexier side of green. An archetypal California girl in that she loves the beach and outdoor fun in the sun, Sayavanh designs swimwear collections that encompass sex appeal, |
Fri, 07 May 2010 15:24:55 -0700
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‘Call me when you’re there’, she wrote. ‘So I can pick you up from the front of the house’. While I admire the blossoming tree in her garden, she appears. Brown hair, simple outfit and a shy smile: bag designer Ashle |
Tue, 04 May 2010 05:45:48 -0700
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Conceived by Hong Kong-born now Brooklyn-based designer Beryl Man, ajna collections deliver a message of interconnectedness to the world of high fashion. From a young age, Man enrolled in drawing classes and had an innate interest in art history |
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 23:05:22 -0700
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Once in a while you come across an eco fashion designer that really touches you deeply in terms of aesthetics and inspiration. Last Tuesday I had the privilege of meeting Sonja den Elzen in her flagship store in downtown Toronto. Sonja is the fou |
Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:41:04 -0700
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When it comes to morphing an ethical clothing company into an ethical fashion brand, it’s important to have all of the right elements – pure production, ethical mission and, of course, good design. When I ventured to downtown New York |
Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:22:01 -0700
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The lesso: A long rectangular piece of cloth, brightly coloured and patterned, the traditional attire of Swahili women living along the coastal regions of East Africa. Since 2005, the lesso has taken on a different, rather more international rol |
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 08:43:51 -0800
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