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.…
Profits Before People: 7 of the World’s Most Irresponsible Companies
This article originally appeared on EarthFirst.com. Money isn’t everything – or is it? To most corporations, making a profit is goal number one – but some of those companies take it way too far, sacrificing the health of the planet and its inhabitants for a bigger bank balance. Far too…
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…
Launch of the InhabitatShop!
The new InhabitatShop has some lovely stuff for sale- all handpicked by Inhabitat’s editors for both great design and ecofriendliness. I’m loving the felt “ring” above, which comes in four different colors. There’s lots of other stuff there too- like the shoes and planter below and more. Check it out!…
