Eco Chick Giveaway! Win TWO Cute T-shirts from Designed Good
When I heard about Designed Good (see their story below), I thought they were a perfect fit for Eco Chick and that our stylish, savvy, smart readers would really resonate with their story. So you can check out how awesome their clothes are, they are giving away two tees! Enter…
The Higg Index: A New Way to Judge the Sustainability of Your Clothes?
Various companies have been working for the last few years to assess the sustainability of the clothing we buy off the rack (or from the website!). Now Patagonia, WalMart, DuPont, the Natural Resources Defense Council, the EPA, and companies like Nike, Target, H&M, Zara’s parent company, Gap, Adidas, have come…
Aussies Create Dress Made Of Microbes From Wine
Microbe Dress. Image by Ray Scott. We all want more sustainable clothing, but how about a dress made from billions of microscopic creatures? Using Acetobacter bacteria – the kind that ferments vinegar into wine – a group of scientists from the University of Western Australia have created a dress that…
Object Mythology: Handcrafted Artisan Jewelry and Accessories Bring Global Style Together in Your Wardrobe
“Every object tells a story and builds character over time, that is Object Mythology.” –Karen Chien, Founder Object Mythology Beautifully handcrafted, these pearl and cornelian drop earrings are set in 14k gold overlay. Handcrafted by Turkish artisans, this earrings were handpicked by Object Mythology during their last trip to The…
Escapes Travel Style: The Necessity of the Hankie
Image via Mike Baird on Flickr. Some think hankies are old-fashioned. I find that they are one of the most useful things I carry – and not only are they a sweet style statement, they are there to address the inevitable messes of a life on the go. Here’s just…
Suzanne Rae at NYFW: A Heightened Consciousness
Suzanne Rae has been creating some pretty glorious eco fashions for a few seasons now, and we can’t seem to stop writing about her: See last year’s F/W collection here Check out the Eco Chick exclusive photo shoot featuring her designs here Watch her gorgeous S/S 12 video by Alexandra…
Greenshows at NYFW: Study NY's Classic Knits Gone Edgy (and Convertible)
Study NY’s F/W collections (see last year’s here) always make me look forward to the colder seasons (even if we are still in the midst of one!). Sewn from sustainable fabrics that are uncompromising in their green roots, and made NYC, this year’s showing at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Greenshows…
Gretchen Jones at NYFW: Geologically Inspired
Gretchen Jones never fails to impress – her design aesthetic moves beyond her clothes and into her always thought-provoking presentations. Obsidian Gown. This season’s theme was deserts, geodes and crystals. With pieces named after minerals, and the floor designed with a hand-lain sand mandala, the impression was one of old…
White Out: This Summer the It Color is One Light Hue!
via Arthur Elgort for Vogue The biggest trend this summer? White on white on more white! (The thrill of being able to button on my white jeans again!) We love it everywhere. Its never been a better time to exercise less is more. With just a pop of color, like…
How I Wear Eco Fashion: LA Eco Diva Taryn Hipwell
Taryn Hipwell puts the ‘multi’ back into multimedia! With a background in hair and makeup modelling and fashion design, and a passion for green living it makes sense that she’s the founder of Eco Divas TV, where she and her team work to green the fashion, film and cosmetics industries…
