Tag: Clothing - Page 8
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The Week in Pictures: Greenland Disappearing, Floating Pod Hotels, and More (Slideshow)
Despite protests from climate change deniers, proof that the world's glaciers are melting keeps piling up. In just two years, large stretches of Greenland have disappeared into the ocean, and the comparison of photos from 2009 and
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New York Fashion Week: Custom Bikes by Designers Betsey Johnson, Nanette Lepore and More (Slideshow)
Stylish men and women wanting to make way through the streets of the city to see the Spring 2012 collections in anything but a cab or underground are able to tap into something a lot more fun.
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5 Gorgeous Scarves From Etsy to Smarten Up Your Fall Look
A lightweight scarf may just be fall's most ideal accessory: Delicate enough to wear on unexpectedly sunny autumn days but a welcome layer when the sun goes down or the wind kicks up, they're also an easy way to perk up simple
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Wonderbag Is Made from Recycled Wonderbras
Portuguese designer Rita Almeida has come up with a clever way to reuse old Wonderbras- upcycling them into purses. Although Almeida doesn't explain on her web site how she makes the bags, it seems pretty
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New York Fashion Week: Quirky Prints, Timeless Silhouettes in Crop by David Peck Spring 2012
On Monday, TreeHugger got an exclusive first look at Crop by David Peck's Spring 2012 collection.
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Ethical Fashion Forum Announces 2011 USA Innovation Award Winners
For the first time, the UK-based Ethical Fashion Forum (EFF) is bringing their annual sustainable fashion Innovation Award to the United States. On September 12, the winning designers
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Nicole Bridger's Eco-Fashion for Fall Channels Raw Emotion with Rich Colors
Before we set our sights on spring -- New York Fashion Week is just around the bend -- here's an eco-fashion collection by Nicole Bridger, winner of Fashion Takes Action's 2010 Design Forward Award.
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Adidas Joins Nike, Puma in Banning Hazardous Chemicals
Adidas is now joining Nike and Puma in pledging to detox its supply chain, following pressure from Greenpeace. As a result of the group's Dirty Laundry report, the three major sports brands have now committed to zero
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Frock L.A.'s Affordable Eco-Fashion Exudes Classic Glamour
When I spotted sustainable ready-to-wear line Frock Los Angeles on Ecouterre, I was instantly attracted to the classic silhouettes and glamorous, vintage-inspired styling. Designer Victoria Tik's aim is to
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Adorable Handmade Baby Ponchos Made with Recycled Plastic Bottles
If you like to dress your WeeHugger in elf-inspired ethical fashion, Portland, Oregon-based Peri Ponchos has just the ticket. They now have a new line of adorable children's fleece ponchos made with post-consumer 2-liter plastic
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Nau Mimics Down with Recycled Polyester Jackets for Winter 2011
Whether you're gearing up to hit the slopes or the campus, Nau's outdoor apparel for fall/winter 2011 has you covered. From their goose down blazers and sweaters to hoodies and jackets, they have
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Shabd Simon-Alexander Adds Solid Colors to Classic Styles for Fall 2011
Fall weather -- and fashion -- is in the air, which means it will soon be time to don your favorite styles for cooler temps. If you have seen our Back to School Fall Fashion Guide you know I am all about classic,
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Big-Brand Clothing Found Laced with Toxic Chemicals
Samples of clothing from 14 of the most popular brands in the U.S., including Adidas, Uniqlo, Calvin Klein, H&M;, Abercrombie & Fitch, Lacoste, Converse and Ralph Lauren, have tested positive for toxic chemicals known as
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The Recycled Paper Dress That Gets Better with Wear (Photos)
On TreeHugger, we like to focus on fashion that is built to last but this unusual garment could hardly go down without a mention. Called the "Ready-to-wear-away" dress,
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In Chicago, An Interactive Art Exhibit Deconstructs Blue Jeans In More Ways Than One (Photos)
In Garment Work, an interactive exhibit on view now at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago (MCA), artist Anne Elizabeth Moore uses the tradition of storytelling to deconstruct what you
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Vibrant Tanzanian Prints Meet Jersey Wear in Chichia for Made by Africa (Photos)
From an Ethical Fashion Forum 2011 Innovation Award-winner Chichia London, comes a bright and bold collection of casual wear that merges vibrant, locally made traditional printed fabrics,
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PACT Apparel's New Tees and Tanks Support Artists with Disabilities (Photos)
If you live in a pair of PACT panties, boxers or briefs you'll want to get your hands on the newest addition to their apparel collection: organic cotton/modal tees and tanks for men and women for fall, conveniently available online now.
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Rohan Embraces Corporate Responsibility, Bit by Bit
Around mid last year I was disparaging about the UK's Ethical Consumer group ranking outdoor clothing purveyors Patagonia and Rohan equally, when in my mind the former is far and away the greener of the two, particularly when its
