Alabama Chanin's Cyber Monday Sale: 50% Off Handmade Slow Fashion
Alabama Chanin rarely has a sale, but this one’s a doozy (so much so, I had to share it with you all). Up to 50% off in the brand’s red dot sale, happening NOW! I’m loving the large polka dot t-shirt (above) and the Little Flowers Walking Cape (below)>. If…
Billykirk's Handmade, Slow Fashion Chic Leathergoods
Handles size down so you can carry it or increase the size for wearing it under your shoulder. Padded throughout, top quality leathers for the trim and a rugged Denier nylon lining. Fits all laptops. Billykirk, run by the brotherly duo Kirk and Chris Bray, has been around since 1999…
Isobel and Cleo: Next Level Knits Born in Nantucket, Made by Hand
The Charleston tuck striped fringe poncho, knit with merino, silk, bamboo, recycled jersey, paper, and lambswool yarns. Focusing on creative shapes and an unexpected use of crochet, the designer behind isobel and cleo proves that knitwear can be totally badass. Perusing the pieces above and below, you’ll not be surprised…
Summer’s Perfect Jewelry is Edgy Cool: Enter Natalie Frigo’s Handmade Designs
The Playing Cat Cuff is made from recycled brass with white sapphires for the eyes. A simple piece that makes everyone look closer. Jewelry is especially important in the summer months; I know I just want to wear as little as possible, and most of my usual accessories sit on…
Handknit is Hot: Ambika Bikinis Are Ready for Some Summertime
The Lace-up onepiece in the bold stripe pattern is sexy, unique and graphic, all at the same time. LOVE! We’ve written about Ambika before (check out the handmade angora legwarmers here) and these hand-knit bikinis are another project by the talented and visionary Ambika Conroy. This is a woman who…
7 Beautiful Spring Quilts For Warmer Temps (but Still Cozy Nights)
As we say goodbye to winter and welcome the new season with al fresco cocktails, spring cleaning, woolens storage, and a new eye towards our sandals, don’t leave your bedroom out. Usually around the same time that I put my sweaters in their zip-up bags that slide under my bed…
Handmade Hair Accessories Trend: Matching Themed Pins
I have had long hair since I was a little girl; and on those days when it looks pretty flowing down my back, I am joyous. But those days are few and far between, and the rest of the time, I wear my hair in a bun or updo on…
Video: Heritage Donegal Tweed from Molloy and Sons
Molloy & Sons: Heritage Tweed on Nowness.com. This video is incredibly beautiful; I’ve been wanting to visit Ireland for years now, but this would most certainly be a wonderful reason to go – to check out authentic Donegal tweed. I would love a menswear-style vest with a satin lining and…
Odette New York: Handcrafted Jewelry Inspired by Natural Ephemera
I was lucky enough to receive the gorgeous necklace above from my boyfriend for Christmas this year. Not only is it lovely and interesting, it is made by hand, locally, in NYC (Brooklyn, to be exact) and is one of the many creations that’s part of the modern jewelry line,…
Alabama Chanin's Studio Style: More DIY Projects from the Southern Handcrafting Guru
Natalie Chanin’s new book, Alabama Studio Style. A CFDA finalist and long-time Eco Chick fave (see our coverage of S/S ’09 here), Natalie Chanin’s designs are, in these global times, truly Local. Made in the Southeastern United States by women crafting from home, each piece is a work of art,…
