I think I’ve answered my own question
as to why so many cultures around the world
have their own different-yet-similar geometric patterns.
Looms!
The similarity among patterns would come from all cultures having the same design challenge: There’s only so much you can do with line patterns, as in weaving or with a knitting pattern. Right? Have I broken [...]
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 [...]
It’s very possible that Dekkori has just changed the way I both buy and wear shoes.
I’ve been on the hunt for a pair of statement heels — something louder than the classic styles I usually go for — but now with Dekkori I can get more bang for my thoughtfully-spent buck!
Admittedly, the brand doesn’t have [...]
I’ve written in the past about Nike’s Considered Design initiative, which I think is one of the most brilliant out there. This weekend, the brand introduced its newest Considered Design collection, N7, which benefits Native American youth sports. Read more about the shoes’ particulars at GreenBiz.com and Reuters.
If you haven’t heard about Nike’s green design [...]
Vintage necklace from My Inheritance
Price upon request, 973.233.1112
Tee by Stewart+Brown: i love you s/s tee
100% organic cotton
Ethically made in the U.S.
$64
Handbag by Matt & Nat: Takumi
Vegan leather, from the Japanese Paper Collection
100% recycled magenta faux suede lining
Comes with detachable shoulder strap
$123 (on sale from $245)
Denim by Kuyichi: Lisa Skinny Jean, at Ascension (formerly Adili)
98.5% organic [...]
Hat by Hats in the Belfry: Knotty-Sisal Cloche
Finely woven knotty sisal
Handmade in the USA
$65 on sale (from $128)
Necklace by Flora Bond on Etsy
Handmade of vintage and found silks, linens and deconstructed jewelry
$115
Dress by She-bible: Evelyn Dress
100% Japanese organic cotton
Sewn in San Francisco
$105 on sale (from $170)
Slightly used oxford pumps from mynameisanete on Etsy
Size 8.5
$60
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).
Love,
Fashion Loves People
Pants by Prancing Leopard Organics: Harem Pant
95% Organic Turkish Long-fiber Cotton and 5% Lycra
Made in fair labor conditions
Prancing Leopard is a founding partner of Organic Team, a worldwide industry consortium focused on sourcing, developing, manufacturing and promoting certified organic apparel
Dress this pant up or down!
$114
Necklace by FloraBond on Etsy
Handmade from reclaimed vintage fabrics
$49
Shoes by olsenHaus: Prosperity, [...]
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 [...]
80s Peep Toe Shoes, $50.23
Vintage
If you’re crazy about vintage pieces and one-offs (and you don’t mind waiting for things to ship from the Spain), I have a new site for you. Stella McClure just launched Stellar Boutique, an awesome collection of handpicked vintage items and many unique creations from up-and-coming designers.
Candy Stripe Dress, $92.09
Hand sewn [...]
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: East Poppy Scarf
100% organic cotton
Printed with earth-friendly inks
$34
Shoes [...]
Dress by Bibico: Bib Dress
Made of jersey
Ethically made by women in India and Nepal, as certified by the International Association of Fairtrade
£34 £24 (ships from the UK)
Necklace by Alkemie Jewelry: Froggy Necklace
Made of reclaimed-metal
Made in the U.S.
33″ long with a ring-and-toggle clasp
$210
Vintage oxfords sold by The Spectrum on Market Publique
Leather
Size 7.5
$15 “Buy now” price; auction [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
