Make Love Not Trash(bags)
Date: May 26, 2010 | Category: Bags, Fashion
The ironic (and unfortunate) thing about a lot of the “reusable” bags being marketed and distributed under the guise of eco-friendly, is that they are often made from materials that are, in fact, not eco-friendly. Yes, reusing items is a big tenant of environmental consciousness. But let’s go a step further and support products that are designed for reuse and designed with our planet (and the workers that manufacture them!) in mind. Our current favorite is a line of bags with a strong message and an even stronger commitment to sustainability - the new Safari collection from Make Love Not Trash. (more…)
Be Jeweled
Date: May 14, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Jewelry, Women
It’s true, diamonds are a girl’s best friend, with gold, silver and other gemstones trailing close behind. But after we discovered that gold mining is one of the most polluting industries in the world, (not to mention the devastating conflicts surrounding diamonds), we had no choice but to stop buying jewelry unless it was vintage or we knew where it was sourced. (more…)
You Spin Me Right Round, Baby
Date: April 29, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Women
Quality organic clothing that won’t break the family budget? That’s the intention of Sara Seumae, mastermind behind the eco apparel line, SPUN. Filled with chic basics that adhere to Seumae’s personal three F’s - “it fits, flatters and is fashionable” - the entire collection is made in the United States using 100% certified organic cotton with environmentally safe, low-impact, fiber reactive dying processes. (more…)
Temple of Style
Date: April 28, 2010 | Category: Bags, Fashion, Women
Handbags are a girl’s best friend (ok, conflict-free diamonds are up there too!). But upon discovery of Erin Templeton’s handmade recycled leather bags, we know what we’re hoping for next holiday. Available in a variety of colors like whiskey, bone, olive, burgundy and grape, the super soft bags are guaranteed to become a daily staple. (more…)
Stewart + Brown Answer Your Eco Questions!
Date: April 23, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Women
Earlier this week, we asked ecofabulous fans to write in with questions for Karen Stewart and Howard Brown of the incredible eco fashion brand, Stewart + Brown. We received some great questions, and the pair have done their best to bare all. We’ll be drawing a random winner for the brigit tank dress shortly, but in the mean time, read on for answers. A big thank you to Karen and Howard - you’re both such an inspiration in the industry! (more…)
Ask the Eco-Experts from Stewart + Brown!
Date: April 20, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Women
In honor of Earth Day, we’ve partnered with one of our favorite ecofashion teams - the incredibly talented husband and wife duo from Stewart + Brown - for a chance to get all your pressing eco questions answered, straight from the source! All day today (Tuesday, April 20th) you can send in questions for Karen Stewart and Howard Brown via twitter, facebook, or by posting a comment. The door is open, anything from where they get their inspiration, to what they find is most challenging in the fashion industry, to favorite eco products. And just by participating in the Q & A you’ll automatically be entered to win a piece from the Spring line, the organic cotton brigit tank dress (valued at $159)! (more…)
Going Green Below the Belt for Earth Day
Date: April 16, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Holiday & Gift, Intimates
It’s no secret that the ecofab ladies often sport PACT as first preference for below-the-waist coverage. Perfect organic cotton cuts paired with mod graphic designs means you can strut your stuff in pesticide-free style. And while PACT regularly donates 10% of all sales to a select non-profit (each unique style is connected to a charitable partner), this Earth Day the company has teamed up with architect David Adjaye and the Green Belt Movement of Kenya to create the newest Green-Belt inspired print. Starting today (April 16th) through April 25th, PACT will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from sales of this collection toward the planting of 10,000 trees in Africa - planting 20 trees for every pair of Green Belt underwear sold! (more…)
Optha-mistic
Date: April 12, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Men, Women
Looking at life through rose-tinted glasses? Try on a pair of Earth Conscious Optics to get a view of life with a sustainable frame of mind. (more…)
Penny For Your Thoughts
Date: April 8, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Jewelry, Women
Thoughtfully designed jewelry, inspired by nature, produced to celebrate design in the details of everyday materials - this is the work of thinknow jewelry. Stunning honeycomb etched necklaces, rich merlot-colored coral earrings, and paper circles using recycled book pages make up the signature geometric collection. (more…)
L.B.D., As Easy As 1… 2… 365
Date: March 29, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Women
Longtime fans of Sheena Matheiken’s Uniform Project (any lady that can style the same piece of clothing for an entire year goes down in the ecofab hall of fame!), we were beyond ecstatic to learn that she would be creating a limited line of the dress (365 of them, to be exact). Designed by the incredibly talented Eliza Starbuck, the iconic reversible dress is made from locally sourced remnant cotton and lined with a lightweight organic cotton, and produced locally at a registered NYC sample room. (more…)
