fashion
Beklina [posted on July 17, 2006]
Comforted by nature, inspired by design, Beklina is passionate about living at the harmonious crossroads of the two. The boutique selects the best in sustainable women's fashion; their selection includes apparel from Stewart+Brown, Blue Canoe and Indigenous Designs, made from organic cotton and certified fair-trade. Beklina believes clothing can be precious, radical, nurturing, healing and wonderful. [Beklina]
Zoom Kitty Zoom Designs [posted on July 17, 2006]
Practitioners of truly compassionate design, Zoom Kitty Zoom is a design studio and education resource for completely cruelty-free fashion. Headed by designer Julia Szkiba O'Conner, Zoom Kitty Zoom doesn't work with real furs or leather, skins or any other animal by-products. They're a great resource for cruelty-free fashion design assistance, consultation and education. [Zoom Kitty Zoom Designs]
Terra Plana [posted on July 14, 2006]
On their way to becoming the most sustainable shoe brand in the world, Terra Plana designs and makes men's and women's shoes with total beauty. Stitched artisan constructions are as a basis for all its products, along with water-based adhesives fuse with their hip, fun, casual designs to create a great fit for the conscious hipster. With a goal of creating a sustainable company in all dimensions -- people, process, product, place and profits -- by the end of 2010, our feet hope they make it. [Terra Plana]
NatureVsFuture [posted on July 13, 2006]
Mixing sustainable fibers like organic cotton, hemp, soy and bamboo with recycled fiber fabrics such as recycled soda pop bottles and INGEO (created from corn) along with synthetic fabrics like polyethylene and spandex, NatureVsFuture creates pieces that have a futuristic edge yet are inherently classic. Designed to embody designer Nina Valenti's belief that there is a constant struggle between nature and future, NvF is an artistic statement in the form of clothing, fusing classic with cutting edge. [NatureVsFuture]
To Tie For [posted on July 13, 2006]
Using lush fabrics and vintage/recycled neck ties, To Tie For's unique hand-made accessories, tank tops and halter tops have made a big impression on some big names. The one-of-a-kind statement pieces have been picked up by Mandy Moore, Alicia Keys, Serena Williams, Salma Hayek and Sarah Jessica Parker. Her quirky, "unexpected" creations will turn heads, no matter who's wearing them. [To Tie For]
Herbivore Clothing [posted on June 29, 2006]
Based in Portland, Oregon, the founders of Herbivore Clothing wanted to communicate their commitment to a vegan lifestyle, but weren't finding clothing that appealed to their ethics as well as their fashion sense. As a result they started making their own clothing. Their belief is that the culture they're helping to create and foster should be linked to activism on all levels, including the use of sweatshop-free labor. [Herbivore Clothing]
Turk+Taylor [posted on June 28, 2006]
These limited-editions t-shirts are made of organic cotton and hand dyed in San Francisco. By their second season, Mark & Andrew had their creations in major-city boutiques all over the world. Sophisticated, charming and fun, you will no doubt enjoy the unique designs on Turk+Taylor shirts, also available in long-sleeve and hooded sweatshirt versions. [Turk+Taylor]
Indigenous Designs [posted on June 28, 2006]
Based in Santa Rosa, this company has been employee-owned and operated since it was founded in 1994. Their mission is to provide training, sustainable employment and fair wages for impoverished artisans located primarily in the highlands of Peru & Ecuador. All of their goods for men, women, and children are made by the hands and hearts of artisans in many types of communities throughout the globe. [Indigenous Designs]
Deity Aton [posted on June 28, 2006]
A company that celebrates all people and their ancient antiquity, they design hand made, limited run pieces, that are unique and fashionable. All of Deity Aton’s clothing contains at least 98% organic cotton. They also have hand-made 18 karat gold jewelry and organic oil soaps. [Deity Aton]
aGaiN NYC [posted on June 20, 2006]
The one-of-a-kind bags from aGaiN transform rescued and repurposed materials into stylish handbags that'll accessorize your modern life. Environmentally and socially conscious, the bags are made here in the US, with a portion of their profits donated to environmental charities. The fabrics may be old, but the looks are new! [aGaiN]
Buffalo Exchange [posted on June 12, 2006]
The purpose of this great company is to lead the resale fashion industry, provide a livelihood for its employees, a fair return to its owners, and achieve sustainable profitability by being the most beneficial place for its customers to buy, sell, and trade new and recycled clothing. Buffalo Exchange is unique because clothing and accessories are bought, sold and traded directly with store customers. [Buffalo Exchange]
Swirlspace [posted on June 9, 2006]
Designed by SF artist/designer Gustavo Alcantar, Swirlspace's conscious hempwear is sustainable from the material (comfy, not scratchy hemp) to the eco-friendly dyes and hand screenprinting. Their designs and groovy attitude are helping make hemp more hip (and less hippie) while raising awareness about sustainable fashion and fair labor. [Swirlspace]
Deborah Lindquist [posted on May 16, 2006]
Using recycled materials and vintage fabrics, Deborah Lindquist creates stand-out separates that are as environmentally-friendly as they are stunning. From cashmere sweaters to blouses and t-shirts to bustiers and corsets, her apparel for women has dressed A-listers like Charlize Theron, Gwen Stefani, and Christina Aguilera. She continues to impact the world of fashion with her mix of old "reincarnated" and new eco-conscious fabrications. [Deborah Lindquist]
Green Home Environmental Store [posted on May 13, 2006]
With resources, products and ideas to green your home, room by room, Green Home remains one of the larger environmentally-friendly retailers on the web. Categories from apparel to furniture to kitchen to garden are full of products to help you make it greener and keep it green; their handy Neighborhood Profiler helps find more information and resources about living green in your neck of the woods. [Green Home]
Hip & Zen [posted on May 10, 2006]
With apparel, accessories and home products for men and women, Hip and Zen presents items that inspire calm and unity with just the right edge of sophistication and style. Their website offers a handy product key, detailing which products are organic, recycled, hand-made, fair trade and natural; they all nurture the body and soul through an aesthetic identified by clean lines and a respect for the earth. [Hip & Zen]
