Tag: Vintage
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Berlin Holds World's First ShirtMob to Trade T-Shirts and Memories
"Clueless by-passers will be surprised when all those people will start swapping their shirts at the same time."
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Vancouver Eco Fashion Week Wrap-Up: 8 Designers Doing Great with Green
From reconstructed vintage to hand-dyed natural fibers, these earth-loving designers prove that style need not be sacrificed in the name of sustainability.
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Train-loving German Couple Convert Vintage Railway Cars Into House
After meeting on a train, two Germans decided to take on an "idiosyncratic" project: transforming two old railway cars into a dream house. Here's how they did it.
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Textiles Abound at Origin Craft Fair
Textiles are always a big part of the fair and this year they came in
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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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Splendora's Gina Pell Shares Her Top Eco-Picks for Summer
Style expert and founder of Splendora.com, Gina Pell, shares her favorite eco-picks for looking fabulous this summer - all while remaining conscious of the great outdoors. In case there was any doubt, Gina disproves all theories that in order to protect
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Washed Up is a Show About Endangered Coral
Washed Up is part of that
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Artist Turns Trash in to Rainbows (Unicorn Not Included)
Melbourne-based artist and jeweler Liz Jones is a bit of a magician, turning trash into beautiful rainbows. Her art is gorgeous, but sadly just a 20-minute stroll on a nearby beach is more than enough time to collect the
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ReFashioner Clothing Swap Site Makes Spring Wardrobe Cleaning a Breeze
For those who covet designer duds sans the steep price tag -- and instant shopping gratification -- ReFashioner is the place for you.
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Menswear Gets Upcycled for a Lesson in Sustainable Style
Eco-fashion makes up only seven percent of the retail business—and
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London Department Store Features Eco Jewellery Successes
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'All Thrifty States' Photo Project Documents America's Consumption Habits (Video)
When I was growing up my older sister often joked that my parents had actually found me at a flea market--which, for the record, is just not true-- and so when I first read about
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Adhesif Channels Garden Party Florals for Spring 2011 (Photos)
Working with vintage silk scarves, reclaimed jersey, and other vintage fabrics, Vancouver-based Adhesif Clothing draws on the youthful days of summer with their floral pattern-packed spring 2011 collection--don't miss
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Heather Heron Designs Durable Accessories with Army Surplus Fabrics (Photos)
In her second collection for Environment Furniture--don't miss her first--California-based designer Heather Heron has mastered the art of repurposing. Using mainly vintage Swedish
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Swing Into The Holidays -Take A Historic Ride On A Vintage Subway
2010 was a hard year to love the NYC MTA, rates went up, services went down, entire bus lines were eliminated. Feeling nostalgic for the good ole days? Well this holiday season, the MTA has a cure for you. On Sundays, during the
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3 Must-Have Green Handbags for Fall 2010 (Photos)
The easiest way to mix up an outfit is with accessories. Fortunately, Daily Candy recently highlighted 8 green fashion handbags for spring 2010. From vintage handbags with a hand-painted twist to multifunctional back-packs with
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Unisex Fashion Goes Army Surplus for Spring 2011 (Photos)
From army surplus fabrics and a blend of latex and organic cotton, Tunji Dada gets playful with sustainable textiles for Spring 2011. As seen on Eco Hookups, the New York-based designer's
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New York Green Fashion Week: From Bright Young Things' LBD, Springs the Ultimate Convertible Wardrobe (Slideshow)
From the maker of the Uniform Project LBD, comes Bright Young Things, a label that launched in June of this year with one little black dress (LBD). The New
