fashion
Adili [posted on October 23, 2006]
Meaning "ethical and just" in Swahili, Adili's online boutique offers ethical fashion for men, women & children. With brands like Patagonia, Howie's, People Tree & Hug and materials like organic cotton & bamboo, Adili concentrates on brands that trade fairly with small producers and uphold the dignity of those along the supply chain. They're out to prove that everyday clothing can be stylish and ethical. [Adili]
Green Babies Organic Cotton [posted on October 17, 2006]
Every baby is wonderful and deserves the best, most comfortable, cutest, most well constructed, softest, irritant-free clothes. It is upon this simple notion that Green Babies began. A real deal mom and pop operation, Green Babies products are constructed in the USA and are made of exclusively organically grown cotton. It is this commitment to the benefits of organic cotton and the health of future generations that has Green Babies everywhere "wearing their veggies." [Green Babies Organic Cotton]
SuperLuckyCat [posted on October 17, 2006]
Hand picking the best vintage out there is the first step in producing SuperLuckyCat's one-of-a-kind apparel. They believe that recycled clothing has a history and personality which just can’t be duplicated in new fabric and SuperLuckyCat takes advantage of those unique qualities to make clothes that are as individual as their wearers. They want people to have as much fun owning SuperLuckyCat as they have making it. [SuperLuckyCat]
(product) red [posted on October 13, 2006]
(RED) is a new idea launched to work alongside the growing ONE Campaign to Make Poverty History. If you buy a (RED) product from GAP, Motorola, Armani, Converse or Apple, they will give up to 50% of their profit to The Global Fund to buy AIDS drugs for mothers and children in Africa. Bono writes,"(RED) is the consumer battalion gathering in the shopping malls. It's a different kind of fashion statement." Personal expression to the power of (RED)...now that's sustainable style at it's best. [(product)red]
MooShoes [posted on October 4, 2006]
Founded in 2001 by sisters Erica and Sara Kubersky, MooShoes, Inc. is a vegan-owned business that sells an assortment of cruelty-free footwear, bags, t-shirts, wallets, books and other accessories. MooShoes offers its services through an online store as well as in its retail store in New York City, the first cruelty-free store of its kind in New York City. If you're in the market for some footwear or accessories that are both stylish and sustainable MooShoes is the spot. [MooShoes]
Undesigned by Carol Young [posted on October 3, 2006]
Carol Young's line of eco-conscious clothing features environmentally friendly and recycled fabrices including organic cotton knits, bamboo denim and fleece made from recycled soda bottles. Undesigned was created for the eco-saavy urbanite to incorporate form and function. In addition to donating all fabric scraps to local children's craft and educational programs, Young fundraises for various non-profits and schools and is also a proud member of One Percent for the Planet. [Undesigned]
Fabulously Green [posted on September 26, 2006]
Reporting on the hottest eco-style products in fashion and interior design, Fabulously Green is on the lookout for products that blend eco-modern style with sustainability and social responsibility. From organic cotton and eco-couture to certified woods and modern design, they've got their eyes peeled for products that are pure sustainable style. Now that's fabulous! [Fabulously Green]
Triko [posted on September 26, 2006]
Designed and crafted to make you feel, look and perform well, Triko is committed to using only the finest natural materials available to produce a high-quality product in balance with the earth. Materials like organic cotton and jute are combined with socially responsible practices including sweatshop-free and child-free labor to create streetwear with soul reflecting the "art of life." [Triko]
Chabah [posted on September 21, 2006]
Made by hand in the countryside of northern Thailand, Chabah sandals and other clothing products are made under responsible working conditions by fairly-compensated adult laborers. Chabah products are not only hand made, they are locally designed delivering style and value while creating opportunity and employment for workers. The rustic fabrics such as sack cloth are locally made and have been used in daily life for centuries. A sustainable way of life supported by sustainable styles. [Chabah]
Red Flag Design [posted on September 21, 2006]
Bags by Red Flag Design are made with materials that hold meaning other than simple aesthetics, materials that have history and stories embedded in them and no two are quite the same. Crafted from recycled boat sails washed in cold water and bio-friendly detergents that are them diecut to reduce waste, Red Flag bags incorporate sustainability into every aspect of design and production. Betweent the Alternate Use Materials and Heavy Duty lines, there is a sustainable bag to suit your style. [Red Flag Design]
Hipposchemes [posted on September 18, 2006]
In the business of creating unique handmade art, Hipposchemes makes all of their products from recycled and salvaged materials, from old sweatshirts to discarded street signs. Nothing goes to waste and even the scraps are used to make one of a kind bracelets. The folks at Hipposchemes believe that it is possible to create designs that have a huge impact on culture and little to no impact on the environment. Sustainable style at its best. [Hipposchemes]
Sodafine [posted on September 18, 2006]
With a brand-new location in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, things at Sodafine are looking better than ever. They specialize in unique, handmade clothing, accessories and gifts, with an emphasis on collections using eco-friendly materials and sustainable labor practices. With a DIY-inspired attitude, they assist young artists and craftspeople by helping them market their wares, providing an intersection of art, craft and fashion at work in everyday life. [Sodafine]
Ciel [posted on September 15, 2006]
Hip luxurious and special,Ciel is the new label from Sarah Ratty, the designer who brought you Conscious Earthwear. Ciel makes a more ethical and environmental choice available to the fashion conscious woman. Ciel's range benefits from gorgeous design-led garments developed with a high tech eco-philosophy. It's a fashion label that already attracts an A-list following worn by Cate Blanchett, Sienna Miller and Zoe Ball and is currently stocked in designer boutiques in the UK & US. [Ciel]
Not Just Pretty [posted on September 15, 2006]
Not Just Pretty is not your typical organic clothing store. They have a range of hip, stylish clothing from some of the most forward thinking international designers - which means no itchy fabrics or saggy bottoms! From their clothes, to accessories, and hair and beauty products, everything they sell is sustainable, meaning it is all made from organic fibres or recycled materials. [Not Just Pretty]
Kenana Knitters [posted on September 6, 2006]
Helping rural Kenyan women get income utilizing their spinning and knitting skills, Kenana Knitters buys homespun wool produced locally, then knits it into toys, and other fashion accessories. Colors are obtained from dying the wool with traditional plants, grown in the local garden so as not to adversely affect the environment. Each piece is signed by the woman who knitted itand the money goes directly into the hands of the knitters. [Kenana Knitters]
