Case Matters
Date: July 8, 2010 | Category: Bags, Fashion, Office, Travel
While mainstream retailers can often be one of the harder places to spend consciously, American retailer, J.Crew, has recently given us a new shopping outlet. Known for it’s well-tailored, slightly preppy aesthetic, this season J.Crew has collaborated with the sophisticated WANT Les Essentials De La Vie accessories to produce an exclusive line of Ivy League-looking laptop cases and travel bags made from organic cotton and sustainably produced leather (read: vegetable tanned, rather than dyed with toxic chromium). (more…)
Double, Double Toil and Trouble
Date: June 29, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Shoes
Willie Shakespeare never could have guessed that one of his more gruesome and famous plays would be the namesake of Blink-182 front man, Tom DeLonge’s very fashion forward footwear company. Macbeth might have been about greed and power but these shoes are just the opposite. Made of organic canvas, denim, homemade vegan glue, and heat-molded natural rubber, these kicks successfully maintain Tom’s rocker image while keeping in mind All the Small Things – no pun intended. (more…)
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…)
Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These
Date: June 15, 2010 | Category: Accessories, Lifestyle, Travel
Nothing says beauty rest like a Laura Langley Eco Sleep Eye Mask. The organic cotton and bamboo masks provide complete coverage so you can rest in peace and style. (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…)
We’ll Toast to These Boys!
Date: May 27, 2010 | Category: Fashion, Intimates, Men
Born out of the need for a little warmth in the windy city, Chicago-based designer, Christopher Anthony has designed a genius product – boxers made of organic cotton thermal fabric. (more…)
Make Love Not Trash(bags)
Date: May 26, 2010 | Category: Bags, Fashion
The ironic (and unfortunate) thing about a lot of the “reusable” bags being marketed and distributed under the guise of eco-friendly, is that they are often made from materials that are, in fact, not eco-friendly. Yes, reusing items is a big tenant of environmental consciousness. But let’s go a step further and support products that are designed for reuse and designed with our planet (and the workers that manufacture them!) in mind. Our current favorite is a line of bags with a strong message and an even stronger commitment to sustainability – the new Safari collection from Make Love Not Trash. (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…)
