Eco Fashion World

... 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 ...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:07:09 -0800

Word count: 336

2. TALLER FLORA: FUTURE FOLK

Written by: Magaly Fuentes

... Raised by a mother who passed on a habit of clothes shopping involving both new and previously worn clothing and a father who worked as a director of museums at the National Institute of Anthropol...

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:39:42 -0800

Word count: 1579

3. FROM ANS TO US

Written by: Helen Willard

( Magazine / Store Review )

... Ans Designs, an online store which happens to be based in the UK, is the internet equivalent of taking a stroll through Buenos Aires’ trendy Palermo Viejo district. Featuring designs that a...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:58:59 -0800

Word count: 1476

4. FASHION FOR DEVELOPMENT

Written by: Taylor Stevenson & Kim Poldner

( Magazine / EcoFashion Pulse )

... An art-deco ballroom, hundreds of people on red plush chairs, big white balloons hanging from the ceiling like full moons on a dark night, camera people on the stage awaiting the start of the show...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:16:10 -0800

Word count: 1354

5. ARTISAN CHIC

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

... 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 fro...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:48:36 -0800

Word count: 483

6. BUILT TO LAST

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

... 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. ...

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:10:25 -0800

Word count: 301

7. THE DIY ISSUE, OCTOBER 2009

Written by: Aaron Handford

... Our crush on DIY, crafting, buying handmade and customizing is still going strong. Is it the zeitgeist of the recession or an increasing awareness of where our things come from, hard to say… ...

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:39:39 -0700

Word count: 289

8. JUNKY STYLING

Written by: Kim Poldner

... Nowhere do edgy design and the DIY spirit cohabit so harmoniously than at Junky Styling. This East London institution was born in 1997 from the crafty hands of Annika Sanders and Kerry Seager. Aft...

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:16:19 -0700

Word count: 1203

9. FASHION FOR ALL

Written by: Abigail Doan

( Magazine / Style Profile )

... In the ongoing quest to refine the materials and methods of sustainable style and the underpinnings of eco fashion, one must not overlook another persistent force fueling the democratization of co...

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:40:19 -0700

Word count: 1770

10. ETSY ADVENTURES

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

( Magazine / Store Review )

... 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 e...

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 23:17:59 -0700

Word count: 1010

11. KNIT AND PATCH

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

... 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...

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:44:43 -0700

Word count: 514

12. CUSTOM CRAFT

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

... 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 colle...

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:31:32 -0700

Word count: 404

13. ON STAGE

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

... 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. ...

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:08:42 -0700

Word count: 383

14. WITH THE BAND

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

... 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 ...

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:39:29 -0700

Word count: 707

15. THE ROCK ISSUE, AUGUST 2009

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

... 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 ima...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:41:49 -0700

Word count: 259

16. ON THE EDGE

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

( Magazine / Store Review )

... 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 Lond...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:35:56 -0700

Word count: 549

17. ANDREA CREWS

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

... 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 ...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:30:45 -0700

Word count: 1519

18. THE UNDERGROUND

Written by: Abigail Doan

( Magazine / EcoFashion Pulse )

... It is perhaps no surprise to some that today’s Pop & Rock scene shares some of the same cloth with contemporary eco fashion labels and the DIY craft movement. Subversive undertones preva...

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:21:22 -0700

Word count: 1317

19. THE WATER ISSUE, JULY 2009

Written by: Eva Anastasiu

... 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, beac...

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:55:05 -0700

Word count: 285

20. LINDA LOUDERMILK: THE PIONEER

Written by: Eva Anastasiu