A Jean-ious Idea: The Care To Air Contest
Date: June 21, 2010 | Category: Events, Fashion, Media, Men, Women
We all love our baby blues. But whether your preference lies with skinny leg styles or the classic 501s, you’ll be surprised to learn that close to 60% of a pair of jean’s environmental impact comes from consumer use after point of purchase - in other words, how you choose to care for your jeans. (more…)
Hats Off
Date: June 16, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Men, Women
Whether you’re in with the fedora fashion trend or just want to make sure your noggin’s covered from harsh rays, Livity’s trendy headwear collection has something for everyone. The Don Mon straw fedora will please even the pickiest of style seekers, and the Flora Sunhat (hand made from felted coconut husk fiber!) ensures that delicate face stays shielded from the sun. (more…)
All Tied Up
Date: June 14, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Jewelry, Women
London-based designer, A Alicia’s line of necklaces, bangles and barrettes bring a level of high style to the art of handmade. Tied and twisted, then elegantly strung with vintage chains and embellishments from the past, all fabric is made from either fairtrade organic cotton, or vintage/ recycled fabric via UK-based, Rag Rescue. Sport a one-off overlay necklace in white and navy for a fun, nautical vibe, or double it up for a true statement piece. (more…)
Risky Business
Date: June 2, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Men, Women
No matter the mischief you have planned, there’s an oversized sunglass style to fit everyone’s personal “low profile” status. With a variety of styles in reclaimed plastic and recycled metal, ICU eyewear adds sophistication and glamour while preserving precious natural resources. (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…)
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…)
