Stewart+Brown just released their Spring 2010 line, along with a fun behind-the-scenes video at their latest photo shoot,
and as a bonus, the brand’s biannual closeout sale will start Thursday at noon PST. For access, sign up here. Happy shopping from one of the most enduring and pioneering ethical brands out there.
Via Ecouterre and GreenGrechen
I had such a nice Christmas this year. It was a whirlwind of Midwest roadtripping (to Colorado, then to Oklahoma), but we were fortunate to avoid any snow-sasters, such as is covering Kansas City right now. There’s a foot of snow on the ground, and today’s high is FOUR! And the city can’t handle all [...]
Sustainable fashion line Thieves is SO speaking my language. Designed by Sonja den Elzen and in its sixth season, I can’t get enough of these incredible silhouettes!
Leather Warrior Jacket
Siberian Top
Wide Leaf Belt
Thieves is sold through Thieves Boutique, an online boutique whose vision is to sell not only its house line but also goods from other eco fashion [...]
I love ponchos, and I love belts-through-slots that make baggy things look fitted, and I love trench coats, and I love Built by Wendy. So obviously I love this piece of outerwear. But you would never guess the coolest part about it — Wendy designed it in collaboration with 1800wheelchair as a coat that is easier [...]
The beginning of this month marked the bazillionth-ever Paris Fashion Week, and along with it, the sixth-ever Ethical Fashion Show. I was flattered to have been invited to judge this year, but alas, I was not able to make it to Par-ee. (One of these days…!)
The show looked and sounded truly amazing, and Ecouterre posted a [...]
This leather trench-inspired onesie is awesome. Per-fect!
Samantha Pleet’s Fall 09 collection is her first of the eco-friendly persuasion, made in NYC at a wind-powered factory and including some organic pieces.
Also, I want that rug very badly.
Via Starre at Eco Chick
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 [...]
I’ve been a reader of Inhabitat for a few years now, soaking in their coverage of green architecture and consumables. They’ve always covered eco fashion to some degree, but as of today, they’re launching a new blog devoted entirely to it: Ecouterre!
It’s about time… I’ve always really enjoyed Inhabitat’s fashion coverage (yes, even from the [...]
Lalesso is a socially aware company to watch — and right now, it’s one to buy from ASAP. The Maridadi Dress above is now just $30 (plus $12 shipping) during the company’s annual end-of-summer sale!
From Lalesso’s site: ”All Lalesso clothing is manufactured under strict and extremely conscious ethical conditions in our self owned workshop in Kenya, [...]
Vintage dress from The Way We Wore
Moschino mini dress, hand-picked in LA
Price upon request
Recycled leather bag by Novella Royale
Made from vintage leather jackets, with organic cotton lining
Ships in recycled vintage fabric dust bag
Handmade in Los Angeles
$584
Vintage riding boots from santokivintage on Etsy
Brown Italian leather riding boots with gold metal details
Size 6.5
$69
Fishnet tights by Foot Traffic
(We [...]
Lo and behold, I open up my Style Bubble RSS feed today, and Susie’s designer crush of the moment is none other than Kansas City’s Peggy Noland. Gotta love it!
I took the image above of Peggy’s KC shop earlier this summer, covered in stuffed animals, and Susie showed the inside of Peggy’s new shop in [...]
Top by Stewart+Brown: Picnic Blouse
100% Organic Tissue Cotton Woven
Ethically made in the U.S.
$208
Shorts by Stewart+Brown: Hemp Silk Village Short
60% Hemp, 40% Silk
Ethically made in the U.S.
$198
Shoes by Mohop: High Walnut Platform Sandal
The “infinity sandal” — ribbons can be laced through rubber loops in a zillion ways
Available low, medium or high; maple, cherry or walnut; pointy [...]
Edun: Tribal One-Piece
100% washed silk
Made in India, “driving sustainable employment in developing economies”
$226 $190 on sale
OlsenHaus: David
Faux patent
Made “with a high standard of ethical social responsibility”
$99
Heather Heron: Sequoia
This is sold out online but may be available at these California brick-and-mortars
Organic European hemp and hot pink patent
Made by skilled artisans in Los Angeles
$290
PrettyPennyDesigns: Black Leather Ribbons [...]
Loeffler Randall Simone; Eloise, $501 (sale); and Mabel, $419 (sale).
While Loeffler Randall isn’t a brand that necessarily touts its social responsibility, I add it to the list for the same reason that it’s made the ranks of a handful of eco boutiques: These shoes are brilliantly designed and crafted. The overall classic aesthetic, made of [...]
Frei Pillow Top Tunic, $255 (formerly $364!), at Pivot Boutique.
Through May 31, all Chicago designers at Pivot Boutique in Chicago are 30% off. Deals on Lara Miller, Elise Bergman, Sunia and Frei Designs are available online, and more in store. All are made right in Chicago! Good stuff.
Via Green Grechen.
