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Recently, we teamed up with German-based fashion company hessnatur to encourage aspiring designers to enter the Eco-T-shirt Design Challenge (congrats again to Lindsay Seligman!). But you may not have known that hessnatur is so much more than just organic cotton t-shirts.
hessnatur offers a wide variety of clothing and accessories for women, men, children, and even babies too, all made from Peruvian alpaca, Australian wool, Mongolian cashmere and yak wool, along with hemp and mohair. Buttons are of such materials as ivory nut, wood, horn, or mother-of-pearl. Metal components are nickel-free and chrome-free. And what's very cool is that hessnatur can trace every step of the process in creating their clothes. So what this means is that when they say their clothing is pure and natural from start to finish, they can prove it too.
Online underwear retailer PACT has launched organic panties, boxers, and briefs designed by Yves Behar to benefit--10% of proceeds--Oceana's efforts in ocean conversation and Global Green USA's sustainable building projects. Click through for the full package (cute bums, too).
Patagucci is the mocking term sometimes used to label the outdoor clothing company, Patagonia, in reference to what some people view as high priced goods. We don't know what Gucci do with their money, but Patagonia's customers are transparently informed where a sizeable chunk of their spend is headed. To initiatives that help make the world a saner place.
In the past fiscal year Patagonia gave away $3,816,750 in grants and in-kind donations. That makes $34 million USD they've put back into the environmentally and socially responsible community since 1985.
Global Sourcing Marketplace in London, November 20-21, 2009. Credit: EFF
Over thirty ethical and sustainable suppliers from around the world came together in London this past weekend (November 20-21, 2009) for the Ethical Fashion Forum's first ever Global Sourcing Marketplace, a non-profit initiative dedicated to supporting sustainable practices within the fashion industry, reducing its impact on the environment, and creating fair conditions for garment workers. Click through for photos and highlights.
Dutch designer Stijn Ossevoort has created a dress sure to catch people's attention. Embroidered with wind-sensitive lights, the wearer needs only to walk down the street and the dress glows in brilliant patterns, with lights popping right off the dress.
Considering it takes around 1,800 gallons of water to grow enough cotton to produce one pair of blue jeans--not accounting for the amount of water used to reach the appropriate wash--we're all ears when progress is made in the sustainable denim sector. Vietnamese denim factory and wash house Saitext is building a plant in Ho Chi Minh City, with the environment in mind, WWD reports:
Spirit Beauty Lounge, a carbon-neutral online boutique specializing in organic, cruelty-free, and green lifestyle products, is popping up in New York City at the Green Finds Eco Holiday Market Place. Enjoy organic treats and cocktails during their "Eco-Beauty Happy Hours," mini makeovers by natural beauty expert and makeup artist Jessa Blades (above) of Blades Natural Beauty, and manicures by Green Spa on the Go, now through December 23, 2009. Click through for details.
Earth Creations spring/summer 2010. Credit: Earth CreationsEarth Creations, known for their clay-dyed apparel has been creating sustainable clothing for women, men, and children since 1996. The women's casual and sportswear line for spring/summer 2010 introduces two new hues; celadon (light green) and moonstone (beige), and is a casual cool collection of dresses, lightweight cardigans, wraps, stretch tanks, slim-fit tees, crop pants, and yoga pants--made with hemp, organic cotton, and bamboo fabrics. Click through for photos.
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It's a fact of life that nanoparticles are everywhere: from sunscreen to underwear to performance wear - they are an invisible part of everyday life. Nanotechnology has made some promising inroads, but could these undetectable bits of material be harmful to our health? Recent studies however have raised serious concerns about the health impacts of nanoparticles in a plethora of consumer products and now, researchers at UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered that titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles could cause genetic damage....
Image via Sulusso.
Looking for high-end, luxurious jewelry while being sustainable as well? The pieces found at Sulusso are just that, and so much more. Sulusso is an online marketplace featureing jewelry designers that all have one thing in common - a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Sulusso offers the best selection of beautiful jewelry made with recycled metals, conflict-free diamonds and ethically sourced gems. ...
Photo: Nau
' In any economic climate, it's natural to consider the price of the products we buy, and whether their value justifies their cost. We often receive comments regarding the prices for Nau products. One customer recently commented that, "The clothing is great and unique but the pricing is outrageous." ' So starts a discussion the outdoor-inspired, eco clothing company Nau, has on its website.
They continue, "We recognize, and regret, that for some customers our products will be too expensive. [...] That's because our prices don't reflect some arbitrary mark-up, but rather the true cost of making high-quality product."
It's an intriguing read about the True Cost of bringing a greener product to market. But what's equally as interesting is that Nau have offered new customers a special deal....
Credit: Lulu FrostLulu Frost jewelery designer Lisa Salzer draws inspiration from Bond Girls Honey Ryder, Strawberry Fields, and Mary Goodnight in her feminine yet edgy designs for spring summer 2010. Vintage resin stones are handcrafted into geometric protective shapes on brass and silver deco chains, resulting in guilt-free extravagant jewelry. Click through for photos and more on Lisa's sustainability efforts.
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Credit: Cri de Coeur for Bahar Shahpar via Ecouterre
Vegan shoe maker Cri de Coeur and eco fashion designer Bahar Shaphar are bringing the runway shoes we saw during New York Fashion Week's GreenShows to the masses in a cunning collaboration for spring/summer 2010, according to Ecouterre. Click through for photos.
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Image via Organic Gurus.
Searching for organic and eco-friendly products, but at a great price? Step into Organic Gurus - a new website that offers skin care, bath & body, makeup, cosmetics, aromatherapy, coffee, tea, spices, eco books, bags, bottles and more. The site focuses on making organic affordable, so they offer everyday discounts on nearly 100 brands including top sellers like Dr. Bronner's, Aubrey Organics, Badger Balm and Weleda. They also feature luxury skincare lines such as Kimberly Parry, skinnyskinny, Buddha Nose, Naya Organics and Skincando's Combat-Ready Balms.
Each ingredient and product is carefully screened by Organic Gurus and if an ingredient doesn't meet their criteria, they'll even work with the manufacturer to modify the formula.
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Credit: Better For GrownUpsBetter For GrownUps' reuseable organic cotton sateen tissues hark back to age-old idea of the hanky, yet they have the modern disposable aesthetic with their water-resistant cardboard tissue box packaging. If your nose is itching for a relief from dry tissue paper--during the unbearable flu season--click through for more.
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Photos: Paula Alvarado
Argentine sustainable design was on the spotlight last week, when the second edition of Sustentable Festival took place in Buenos Aires featuring more than 100 products in an exhibition. Some of them familiar, some newish, we pick some of the objects and designs that called our attention in these 13 photos. Take a look inside the post....
Restructured clothing was definitely at home at the San Francisco Green Festival this year. There were several fashion designers that knew how to shred old clothing and sew it into something new, creative, and stylish. Here we have Elisabethan, a line by Elisabeth Delehaunty - a clothing artist we've followed for years. It was fun to see her gorgeous creations at the fest, but she certainly wasn't the only seamstress. Check out some of the other great clothing lines making something hot out of something tossed. ...
Doucette Duvall spring/summer 2010. Credit Doucette DuvallDoucette Duvall's designs can outlast the season. Sewn in New York City's historic garment district--and made from 70%+ vintage and already produced fabrics--the spring/summer 2010 collection shows neon bright, leopard print, and pastel jumpers, high-waist skirts, tight minis, and floor-length dresses. Click through for photos. ...
The Hills Are Alive, Feral Childe spring/summer 2010. Credit: Feral Childe
Eco-fashion label Feral Childe transforms Brooklyn's Prospect Park into the Swiss Alps for a Sound of Music-themed spring/summer 2010 photo shoot. The collection, entitled The Hills are Alive, features hand-drawn textile prints with "hidden" images in the patterns--hint: alpine mushrooms, wild pigs, lightning bolts, and rainbows--click through for photos of Feral Childe's Alpine adventures.
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Images via Ascension
This year Adili, one of the UK's favourite online ethical fashion sites, have renamed themselves Ascension and with that, taking their new name quite literally, have promptly ascended to new heights of fashion fabulousness! With a new name comes not only a new look, but also a new prime time location in the middle of London's chicest shopping district. Ascension has set up shop just a handbag swing away from Bond Street in the beautiful St Christopher's Place off Oxford Street. Let's take a look inside.......
Active wear collection Creem by Ryann. Image courtesy of Origin 23Ryann, a sustainable and fair trade fashion brand based in New York--we previewed spring/summer 2010, here--has launched active wear collection Creem. The garments are made with a bamboo/organic cotton jersey blend and are designed for yoga, gym, and biking--and flattering enough for around town afterward. Click through for photos. ...
The idea of making handbags out of upcycled trash like plastic bags or wrappers is nothing new, but what is new is how stylish they're becoming. Several makers of these upcycled bags were at San Francisco's Green Festival and the professional look was surprising - they've moved from craft faire fashion to something you wouldn't be surprised to find at Macy's or Saks. ...
spring/summer 2010. Credit: Jai Jai Active Wear combines comfort, contemporary style, and sustainable fabrics--Tencel, recycled cotton, recycled nylon, and bamboo--for spring/summer 2010. Designer Kizzy Knight--who hails from the UK--produces the garments locally in New York City. The "Playfully Regal" spring collection includes versatile looks--easily transformable with accessories and shoes. Click through for photos of rompers--an outfit in one--and functional dresses with pockets; a reversible rain blazer and raincoat; harem-pant suits, and Knight's playful cross between a headband and a cap: "peaks." Click through for photos. ...
I haven't cut my hair in fourteen months. It hangs unevenly down my back when I do yoga, and even in braids, the little tufts at the ends are all jagged, the result of my completely inexpert trimming. It's not the hair cut I have avoided, it's the "products." Here's the common ingredients I don't want along with my haircut: parabens or methyl parabens, sodium laureth sulphate or its cousins, chemical fragrances. Since alternatives to these possibly toxic chemicals in shampoo do exist, I don't understand why more hair salons (and green-hued personal care companies) don't make a swifter switch. ...
Video by EcoDivas TV
Being the next "it" girl of the green revolution involves more than just a pretty face. Being America's Top Green Model involves beauty, poise, and green know-how. EcoDivas TV documented Project Green Search, the recent search for a well rounded beauty to take this revolution into the future.
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Nau CEO gordan Seabury talks sustainable fashion at Pop-up Shop Launch, NYC. Video by Emma Grady. Gordan Seabury, CEO of sustainable apparel company Nau, tells us why the West coast brand popped up on the East side of the States at the launch of their pop-up shop in New York City--we covered the launch, here. Gordan shares how their marketing strategy is less on advertising and more on creating a community center in the heart of SoHo--with local musicians, artists, and charities. Click through for Gordan's tips on making clothes last, sustainability at Nau, and more. ...
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. Credit: Anthony Pepitone, CC.
International sea-derived skincare brand H2O Plus has partnered with Hudson River Sloop Clearwater--an environmental education sailing vessel committed to protecting and preserving the Hudson River--in the official launch of their all natural skincare collection Sea PureÔ. Beginning this month H2O Plus will donate all proceeds from their limited-edition Sea Pure t-shirts to the nonprofit organization--as well as other water conservation charities. Click through to see the organic cotton tee. ...
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Earth Creations spring/summer 2010. Credit: Earth Creations
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It's a fact of life that nanoparticles are everywhere: from sunscreen to 
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Photo: Nau
' In any economic climate, it's natural to consider the price of the products we buy, and whether their value justifies their cost. We often receive comments regarding the prices for Nau products. One customer recently commented that, "The clothing is great and unique but the pricing is outrageous." ' So starts a discussion the outdoor-inspired, eco clothing company Nau, has on its website.
They continue, "We recognize, and regret, that for some customers our products will be too expensive. [...] That's because our prices don't reflect some arbitrary mark-up, but rather the true cost of making high-quality product."
It's an intriguing read about the 
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Photos: Paula Alvarado
Argentine sustainable design was on the spotlight last week, when the second edition of 
Restructured clothing was definitely at home at the San Francisco Green Festival this year. There were several fashion designers that knew how to shred old clothing and sew it into something new, creative, and stylish. Here we have Elisabethan, a line by Elisabeth Delehaunty - a 
Doucette Duvall spring/summer 2010. Credit 
The Hills Are Alive, Feral Childe spring/summer 2010. Credit: 
Images via Ascension
This year 
Active wear collection Creem by Ryann. Image courtesy of Origin 23
The idea of making handbags out of upcycled trash like plastic bags or wrappers is nothing new, but what is new is how stylish they're becoming. Several makers of these upcycled bags were at San Francisco's Green Festival and the professional look was surprising - they've moved from craft faire fashion to something you wouldn't be surprised to find at Macy's or Saks. ...
spring/summer 2010. Credit: 
I haven't cut my hair in fourteen months. It hangs unevenly down my back when I do yoga, and even in braids, the little tufts at the ends are all jagged, the result of my completely inexpert trimming. It's not the hair cut I have avoided, it's the "
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater. Credit: Anthony Pepitone, CC.
International sea-derived skincare brand 
