July 25th, 2008
Although these are not veggie friendly clutches, they leather used here was vegetable tanned, so it’s definitely more conscious.
These clutches by Teich also have hemp in them and they look gorgeous. The scallop is very retro with a modern touch. I like oversized clutches for going out because they’ll actually hold all your stuff and […]
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July 24th, 2008
Get into the librarian or secretary look with this top by Passenger Pigeon.
It’s made out of organic cotton and hemp and was sewn and produced in Canada, where Passenger Pigeon is located.
I like the simple elegance of the top. It’ll be great for a work top and would easily carry into a after-work drinks […]
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July 3rd, 2008
A perfect dress for summer. Made by the awesome Patagonia, I like the ruffle at the bottom is a great detail to a otherwise plain dress.
It’s made of hemp and recycled polyester (not quite sure what it’s recycled from, anyone have an idea?) so it’s soft and breathable. Plus, a often neglected part, those spaghetti […]
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October 25th, 2007
When I think of eco-fashion designers, I think Stella McCartney, Linda Loudermilk, Kelly B…not Google.
Yet, here we are. You now can get Google paraphernalia that is made out of organic cotton, hemp, bamboo and soybeans.
So, while calling them designers was a bit of a stretch (the garments consist of your basic caps, tees and hoodies), […]
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August 1st, 2007
Deborah Lindquist is one of Los Angeles’ hottest high fashion eco-designers. She uses such eco-friendly fabrics like recycled cashmere, repurposed kimonos and saris, vintage fabrics, hemp, bamboo, organic cotton and organic wool.
Her clothing is playful and beautiful. I’d wear ‘em everywhere, if I could.
Dress the short ones down with cute flats and a big bag […]
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July 15th, 2007
My boyfriend, Matt, has been on a serious prowl for the perfect man bag, ever since Jim on The Office carried one to practical perfection. As hard as he is trying, he keeps coming up short. They are either too expensive, too girly, or too impractical.
A man bag is a delicate thing. You need to […]
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July 15th, 2007
Treehouse28 is a fantastic eco-fashion company that is run by a nameless stay-at-home mom who lives in Sebastopol, California. Treehouse28 makes uber-fabulous one-of-a-kind pieces that are made out of eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton, hemp and bamboo.
Each item is hand-made. Thus, when you order a piece, you get send along your measurements and specifications (for […]
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