Aid to Artisans Awards
Christina Kim of Dosa was one of the winners that rocked the ATA Awards I headed over to the ATA Awards the other day hosted at ABC Carpet and Home with the League of Artisan ladies (Benita et. al) and Michela from Interrupcion to celebrate a little fair trade for…
Nylon Mag: Sense and Sustainability
Loving the new Nylon article, Sense and Sustainability. It covers some great new designers who are recycling cashmere, working with natural materials to create unique jewlery, and creating high-end eco-couture. Props to Nylon for regularly featuring green designers and sustainable fabrics in their Greenpages. (You can also download their latest…
Creative Photo Lab
Lately I have had a growing interest in photography. With the popularity of the digital camera, there is an artistic photographer in all of us. Here are some creative ways to have fun with your own eco-chic photo lab. Personalized Photo Album We all have warm memories of flipping through…
Chicks with Picks
Photo Chris Gills Chicks with Picks, which offers ice climbing clinics for women (led by women) just announced a scholarship fund in memory of Karen McNeill, a guide who disappeared near the south summit of Alaska’s Mount Foraker last May. According to Chicks, “Of special significance are [Karen’s] myriad of…
Isaac Mizrahi does a green makeover
So someone had to pull his arm, but rumor has it that Mr. Mizrahi will be doing a “green fashion makeover” on his show (on the Style Network). I heard someone say that “he could care less about it [ecofashion],” but that’s what rumors through the grapevine gets ya. Who…
More Green Issues Than You Can Shake a Stick At
After the double-header of the green Elle and Vanity Fair issues, a plethora of mags have shown some planet-consciousness. I’ve been collecting these for the past 2 months or so; all sorts of mags covering green topics from various angles. Here they are, in no particular order: Innovative Home, Fall…
Oh You Are Soooo Damn Fine: Eco-fashion in the Burg
Please tell me you DID NOT build a totally cool eco-fashion boutique a block from my house. What are you trying to do to me? Well, this is by far the sweeeeetest shop that the Burg has to offer, but my bank account is going to be a’bruised. This joint…
S4: Sustainability Trends in Fashion
You can say you heard it from the horse’s mouth. S4 is launching this month with its premier issue on MOSO (bamboo). We went a little overboard with the design of this one…believe me, subsequent newsletters will not be 50+ pages long. The full report is available via consultation, and…
Prop 87: Good Idea for an Ecofashion Sports Tee
With November just around the corner and global warming a heated debate, it’s a perfect idea for Californians and other greenies alike to start promoting Prop 87. Bono didn’t say you can wear “politics on your sleeve” for nuthin. About Prop 87: Establishes $4 billion program to reduce oil and…
I love how Nylon…
..has turned a new leaf with some short-and-sweet ecofashion editorials, compliments of the ubercool Eviana Hartman. Way to go you sexy beast you. Do it up right! View at nylonmag.com or get up off your ass and buy one.
