Pure class with the Komodo Brown Wool Cocoon Coat, $149.25… …or pure Americana* with the Komodo Chunky Zip Top Knit, $144.54. Both on sale at the UK’s Fashion-Conscience.com. Komodo is a British eco line that has been around for a whopping 20+ years. It was originally founded on a combination of good design and creating employment in developing [...]
It’s taken me ages to finally post about this. But I’ve been feeling compelled to share my “evolved” feelings toward American Apparel — and they’re not so good anymore. Yes, I’ve posted about the company a fair amount here, and yes, I own a fair amount of the brand’s pieces. But no longer can I [...]
After losing one of my old suede Manimal earrings a few months ago, I ordered a new pair this month. (Visiting the site was what inspired my “thank you” post a few weeks ago.) I placed my order for the $20 earrings and exchanged a few emails with super-sweet designer Kristen Lombardi, and when I [...]
Skirt by Gypsy 05: Jewel Silk Mini 100% silk dyed with eco-friendly dye processes Ethically made in the U.S. $143 Shoes by Payless’ zoe&zac: Daisy Frayed Skimmer Organic cotton upper and shoelaces Recycled rubber sole $16.99 on sale Tote by A Healthy Green Home: Rice Sack Wine Carrier Made from random cuttings of recycled rice [...]
Dear Manimal, Thank you for your new fall designs. For these amazing new woven moccasins ($240), for not one but two gorgeous necklace designs using the suede scraps left over from the mocs (both $40), for hot pink suede (as on this clutch, also made from scraps, $160), and especially for the little fringe details on this suede purse ($80). [...]
Dress by Angelrox: The Wrap Dress Can be wrapped in an infinite number of styles — knee-length dress or drapey top 100% bamboo jersey (“natural, sustainable, antibacterial”) Made in Brooklyn, NY $158 Earrings by Prismera Design: Mimosa Earring Sustainable stainless steel with sterling silver ear wires (also available in gold) $70 Scarf by Alena Hennessy: [...]
I actually like to pay full price for things, because then I know everyone making money on the item got paid what they’d planned to get paid. (Which was, ideally, a fair wage at every step of the way.) In theory, when stores make all the profit they want off an item, they’ll be less [...]
Here’s a shoe I wanted to be excited about: zoe & zac, the green line Payless Shoes released last month. But no, these shoes weren’t designed for me. My first impression was that they were designed for mainstream appeal, and I could get behind that, but wait — even collectively, we have better taste than [...]
I saw this twice this week and liked it for some reason — masking tape to hang stuff up. It’s not permanent or pretty, but it’s temporary and cute. And sometimes that’s okay. Top image via A History of Architecture via Le Bouton Studio. Bottom image via ellybeth on Flickr.
men’s On this blog, I have been an advocate of H&M‘s, in support of the transparency they show on labor rights and environmental efforts. In this world, genuineness and transparency are everything. However, H&M will never be anything but “fast fashion” — low-priced garments that will last anywhere from one wash to a few seasons [...]
It’s called “Afrika,” comes in red+black and white+black as a tube dress, high-waisted leggings, a headband or a tube bra, and none of the above is over $34. A beautiful new addition.
You’ve probably heard the news by Nau: It’s back! (Sorry, couldn’t resist… and that one actually worked. Grin.) I have had the privilege of covering Nau’s comeback for Worldchanging.com, and with that has come the treat of meeting Mark Galbraith, Nau VP of Design, and Gordon Seabury, president of Nau’s new sister company, Horny Toad. [...]
It’s hard to turn a corner without running into some kind of advocacy against the genocide in Darfur. God bless our collective conscience, right? Public Library designed these tees for Urban Outfitters, from which $5 of the $28 price goes to savedarfur.org. (Of course, you can also donate directly to the cause on the Save [...]
I saw U2 in 2002 on their Elevation tour, and I must say that one of my biggest take-aways of the night was that Bono is a DORK. (Affectionately!) He gives himself emotionally to his music and his crowds, and while Thom Yorke and Chris Martin somehow do this really attractively… Bono doesn’t. But as [...]
What. A. Find. According to Sprig.com, Corso Como shoes are ethically and safely made by hand in Brazil of vegetable dyed leathers, with a portion of each sale going to women’s and children’s charities. These qualities alone are enough to make us love this brand, but on top of that, the line offers literally hundreds [...]
When Rogan Gregory’s partnership with Target’s GO International line was announced last year, the big question was whether the designer’s respect for the environment would be reflected in the line. The answer? A resounding “Yes.” And was there really any question? With the notoriously-ethical labels EDUN, Loomstate and his own Rogan under his wing, it’s [...]
I am disappointed and disheartened to let you know that Nau clothing company is closing up shop. With all its heart, smarts, R&D and TLC, we are losing a company with perhaps the most potential to improve the way the garment industry works. As part of its “winding down business operations,” everything at Nau is [...]
We made a great choice — the shoes are sweet. Despite my suspicion at how they’d look when worn, they look fab. I went with black after all for versatility, and the suede heel sections make a nice variety of textures. They’re surprisingly low on the instep, as you can see, but they’re nice and [...]
Today is Earth Day, which, by the nature of my blog, I guess I should be celebrating. So let’s celebrate! It’s all-you-can-eat today… 1) Rashida Jones, better known as the season-long obstacle to Jim and Pam’s imminent romance, even better known as Karen from The Office, has launched an eco-friendly clothing line. Read a not-so-enthusiastic [...]
I sat down today to create a “Get this look” entry — to snag a sweet runway or on-the-street outfit and find some socially-friendly pieces to recreate it, but then I flipped through the Mon Petit Oiseau spring collection, and my work was done. No need to search out anyone else’s styling — these looks [...]