Starre Vartan
Starre Vartan is founder and editor-in-chief of Eco-Chick.com and the author of the Eco-Chick Guide to Life. She's also a freelance science and environment writer who has published in National Geographic, CNN, Scientific American, Mental Floss, Pacific Standard, the NRDC, and many more. She lives on an island in Puget Sound with her partner and black cat. She was a geologist in her first career, and still picks up rocks wherever she goes.
Eco Fashion on the Lower East Side of New York City: Visit Kaight and Hairy Mary's
I had fun being the camerawoman and stylist for this fun video that Ayana Meade, my colleague at Greenopia, modeled, MC’d, and edited. We visited two of my favorite eco boutiques on the Lower East Side (LES) of Manhattan: Kaight (new, modern eco fashions), and Hairy Mary’s (vintage and reconstructed…
Win a Beautiful hessnatur Tee Designed by Miguel Adrover!
This is the beautiful t-shirt in organic cotton that Miguel Adrover of Hessnatur designed for the Grameen Foundation, a $20 value. Miguel Adrover is well-known in fashion circles for his fantastic and timeless creations, and he is now the designer behind German brand hessnatur. We’re going to be giving one…
Three Timeless & Timely Vintage Fabric Dresses
It’s Spring, so I’ve been perusing dresses, looking to add to my beloved collection of interesting and ecofriendly frocks. Here are three that are all made from vintage fabrics that are perfect RIGHT NOW. The Maria dress from Minna has that ‘wearable sculpture’ look, with a slightly exaggerated tulip skirt…
Vertical Gardens Feed and Beautify Cities of the Future: Existing and Planned
Starre Vartan in front of a Green Wall at the Vertical Gardens exhibit at Exit Art The Vertical Gardens exhibit at New York City’s Exit Art was a glimpse into the future– not one that’s made up of sleek silver flying machines or barren cityscapes, but instead a vision wherein…
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10 Ways to Change the World Through Social Media
Editor’s note: This is first guest post from Max Gladwell. Our children will inherit a world profoundly changed by the combination of technology and humanity that is social media. They’ll take for granted that their voices can be heard and that a social movement can be launched from their laptop.…
Wolverine Goes Green and ANOTHER Reason Never to Eat Fries Again
"Invisible Car" Artist Recycles a Car into Art
Artist and art student Sara Watson hand-painted this car to blend into it’s local environment. Says Sara, “I was experimenting with the whole concept of illusion but needed something a bit more physical to make a real impact.” Awesome! Via: Sunfiltered blog at the Sundance Channel, and thanks to Jeffrey…
Project Earth Day Fashion Show, 2009: Designer's Runway
Starre Vartan at Project Earth Day Fashion Show 2009 is the third anniversary of the Project Earth Day Fashion Show; I’ve been lucky enough to attend all three and it’s one of those events I really look forward to every year. It’s really a showcase of the most innovative talent…
Project Earth Day Fashion Show, 2009: Student Competition
The first part of the Project Earth Day Fashion show included the student competition, which was stronger this year than ever! I was really impressed with the range of design aesthetics and materials used. Colors, neutrals, textures, patterns; they were all on display, and all Earth-friendly too. Judges for the…
