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Stinging Panties
There are over a dozen types of natural textiles, including organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo. But I was shocked (pun intended) to learn that the next thing in eco fashion might just be fiber made from...
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Dear Iowa, Caucus THIS
In honor of tonight’s GOP Caucus, (or perhaps in spite of it) I want to give some eco shoutouts to sustainable fashion folks in the Hawkeye State. Designer Ananda Duszynski makes upcycled (recycled and...
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Timing is Everything: 4 Eco-Friendly Watch Brands
One of my annual new year’s goals is “be on time.” (There is a time and place for fashionably late, but I tend to make it the norm.) Snag one of these snazzy watches, though, and you’ll be fashionably...
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Tencel Fabric is Pulpy & Luxurious
Tencel, actually a brand name for a type of lyocell, is a sustainable textile made from the wood pulp of eucalyptus trees. Designers like it because it’s soft, luxurious, and drapable. (Stopit,...
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AVERY by Annching Wang
Vancouver designer Annching Wang is about to launch her first solo line: AVERY. I’ll let her introduce herself: [vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/34453187 w=400&h=225] Annching’s mission is to create...
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The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Eco-Fashionistas
Amended Title: The Seven Habits of [What I Imagine to be] Highly Effective Eco-Fashionistas In my pre-thanksgiving post entitled “Baby Steps: How to Lessen Your Eco Guilt This Holiday Season,” I...
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Suit Up
Where to get your Eco-Business Attire Earlier today, my friend Mariyam, J.D. asked me to write a post on eco-friendly business suits for herself and her fellow practitioners of law. When I referred...
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Amour Vert: Breaking Barriers with Classic French Flair
By Amanda Sperber One of my favorite discoveries at last week’s ENK trade show was the Paris-via-San Francisco-based label Amour Vert. Amour Vert is chicly leading the way to a full-on fundamental...
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Retailers cleaning oceans for Earth Day!
Guys, this is very cool. Earth Day isn’t until the 22nd, but I’ve already heard of two awesome collaborations between retailers and brands to clean up our oceans. Here’s wassup: Eco Swim by Aqua...
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Who knew beech trees could be so soft?
Hello my name is: Modal I am: A sustainable textile made from Beechwood pulp I am characterized by: My ability to hold bright colors My resistance to fading My resistance to shrinkage Being 50% more...
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