[la] fashion
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]
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]
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]
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]
American Apparel [posted on April 11, 2006]
A longtime supporter of fair labor practices, American Apparel's Sustainable Edition is a selection of their most popular styles in 100% USDA certified organic cotton, with the same comfort and sex appeal as all American Apparel products. Look for the Sustainable Edition with the distinctive green contrast stitching, as well as "store exclusive" organic styles not available online or through wholesale. [American Apparel]
Clothing of the American Mind [posted on April 11, 2006]
Feel as righteous as you look with Clothing of the American Mind. Dedicated to assisting forward-thinking organizations with their in-your-face messages, COTAM's t-shirts make a statement while simultaneously starting a dialogue of the real issues facing contemporary America. Not only are fair wages paid at all of suppliers, no animals or children are harmed in the making of our clothes. They are committed to bringing informed dissent back into vogue, figuratively and literally. [Clothing of the American Mind]
Ecoganik [posted on April 11, 2006]
Presenting a fusion of fashion and eco-consciousness, Ecoganik designs for the contemporary woman who wants to look young, hip and together, yet still planet-friendly. Using only certified organic or eco-friendly fabrics, Ecoganik is committed to promote the alternative cropping of organic, pesticide free and low impact dye fiber with their colorful, vibrant apparel. [Ecoganik]
Lucien Pellat Finet [posted on April 10, 2006]
Taking hemp from hippy to hip, Lucien Pellat Finet designed his first luxury streetwear collection in 1994. Delighting hipsters from New York to Paris with all-organic vegetable dies and ultra-hip, Lucien even has a design-your-own cashmere sweaters and tops on his website. [Lucien Pellat Finet]
Stella McCartney [posted on April 9, 2006]
Sir Paul & Linda's daughter designs conscious high-fashion that eschews both leather and fur. Her brand includes women's ready-to-wear, accessories and eyewear, and can be found in her flagship stores in NYC, LA and London. Stella was named the Organic Style Woman of the Year in 2005 for her achievements in fashion and social consciousness. [Stella McCartney]
Stewart+Brown [posted on April 9, 2006]
Using only organic cotton for their green-produced, downtown-inspired apparel, Stewart+Brown mix environmental consciousness with good, cool design. A member of 1% For The Planet, their cashmere also comes from a fledgling Mongolian cashmere co-op run by herders who process the woolly stuff themselves, and many of their materials also come from factory surplus; materials that would otherwise be tossed or just left to gather dust in a warehouse are given a stylish second chance. [Stewart+Brown]
Ecoist One-of-a-Kind Handbags [posted on April 2, 2006]
Made from recycled candy wrappers, food packages, and soft drink labels, these flashy, one-of-a-kind bags have been seen on the arms of Lindsey Lohan, Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton! Their growing collection includes Luna-bar bags, and they plant a tree for each bag sold. Above all, their goal is to inspire thought and a positive change in the way we treat our precious planet. [Ecoist]
Escama [posted on April 2, 2006]
Meaning fish scales in Portuguese, Escama bags are made from recycled aluminum can tabs, giving the appearance similar to the scales of a fish. The bags are handmade by two women’s cooperatives located in economically depressed ‘satellite cities’ of Brasília, Brazil; inside each bag is a card with the name of the artist who crocheted the piece. The bags are available in boutiques and stores from New York to Los Angeles to San Francisco and Seattle, and many place in between. [Escama]
Kim White Handbags [posted on April 2, 2006]
Made from vintage automotive fabrics, Kim White uses dead stock never-used textiles intended for use in American automobiles: cars, trucks and vans. Each Kim White Handbag is tagged with the year and make of the fabric, so you know exactly what car your bag comes from (i.e.: 1983 Camaro or a 1978 Ford Mustang). Kim White Handbags specializes in automotive fabrics from the 1970’s and 1980’s, when color was de rigueur in the automotive industry. [Kim White Handbags]
SalvationSacks [posted on April 2, 2006]
Each bag made by SalvationSacks is reconstructed from vintage, salvaged and recycled clothing, linens, accessories, jewelry, belts, and other objects from the 1920s through the 1980s. SalvationSacks proudly creates original, one-of-a-kind, wearable works of art with uniquely numbered hangtags that list the origins and sometimes era of the textiles and goods used to create each bag. [SalvationSacks]
Crossroads Trading Co. [posted on April 2, 2006]
With stores up and down the west coast and as far east as Chicago, Crossroads Trading Co. recycles contemporary fashion from the community and passes the savings along to you. They'll also take your gently used clothes and give you cash for 'em (provided they aren't full of moth balls and someone will still want to wear them after you). [Crossroads Trading Co.]
