published May 22, 2011 and has No Comments
An artisan-made crochet and aluminum soda pop bag. Photo: courtesy Handbag Designer 101. More than 1,000 independent handbag designers submitted their designs for a chance to win the esteemed 2011 Independent Handbag Designer Award hosted by InStyle and Handbag Designer 101. I'm on the preliminary judging panel and we met earlier this month to narrow down the submissions. I ...
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published April 3, 2011 and has No Comments
The Gwen in Air Wash by J Brand. Photo: J Brand A fan of J Brand' s hip-hugging fit and complimenting washes, we were bummed to find that the jeans company discontinued their Green Label. Fortunately, they introduced Air Wash, a new specialty wash that uses 30% less water than traditional denim laundering, which J Brand describes as "bright ...
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published April 2, 2011 and has No Comments
Photos: Ryan Novelline Think children's books are only suitable for tots to read (or chew) on? Well, they've finally gone from cute to glam with Boston-based designer Ryan Novelline 's gorgeous gown, made entirely from pages taken from discarded children's books. Check out how this fairytale dress was created from start to finish: ... Read the full story on ...
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published April 2, 2011 and has No Comments
Photo: Fashion Girls for Japan In the aftermath Japan's earthquake and tsunami , people are rallying here at home to support relief efforts. This weekend, fashion meets philanthropy with Fashion Girls for Japan , a massive sample sale with more than sixty designers, from Diane von Furstenberg to Thakoon, in New York City. One hundred percent of proceeds will ...
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published April 1, 2011 and has No Comments
Photo via Flickr Creative Commons / petercruise Pop icon Lady Gaga will launch a line of meat-based clothing this Fall using food waste. The line will be a "contemporary interpretation of her stage outfits," according to the Haus of Gaga. Exactly... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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published March 12, 2011 and has No Comments
Celestial blouse and cape shorts, Samantha Pleet Fall/Winter 2011. Photo: Andrew De Francesco Mythology, astronomy, and Samantha Pleet 's recent trip along Iceland's Ring Road all inspired the designer's eponymous Fall/Winter 2011 collection. The clothing exudes youthful adventure -- in the form of a playful silk romper and a boiled wool cape -- and enchantment with regal hue... Read ...
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published March 6, 2011 and has No Comments
Turkish denim worker Mehmet ?ah Yalç?n, who died last week of occupational silicosis. Photo: Kot Kumlama ??çileri Dayan??ma Komitesi . With the recent death toll among Turkish denim sandblasting workers due to the lung disease silicosis nearing 50, one local firm has decided to abolish the practice and use a laser-based system to create the same "worn-out look" for ...
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published March 5, 2011 and has No Comments
Photo: The Uniform Project For the entire month of March, model and environmental activist Summer Rayne Oakes is taking on the Uniform Project's 'Pilot Project' challenge to wear one little black dress 31 ways. Following in the footsteps of Sheena Matheiken who donned the LBD for an entire year , Oakes will wear a custom desi... Read the full ...
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published March 1, 2011 and has No Comments
Change for change? Credit: Nic McPhee . Happy March. This month marks the launch of the Patagonia Music Collective in the U.S. The eco-minded apparel company has teamed with musicians to sell exclusive tracks for 99 cents each, with net proceeds going to environmental organizations picked by the artists. The jukebox includes songs from Pearl Jam, Jack Johnson, Bonnie ...
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published February 25, 2011 and has No Comments
NOW Showcase Fall 2011, New York Fashion Week. Photo: Titania Inglis What's hot for Fall 2011? According to new and emerging green designers unveiling at the Now Showcase , held in the Terminal Building during New York Fashion Week , it's pleated leggings, glitzy kicks, and glittering jewels using reclaimed materials. Designer Titania Inglis stole the show with her ...
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