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What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on a t-shirt? We’re guessing it’s no where near the £256,500 ($405,000) price-tag on this diamond-encrusted number. Although there doesn’t seem to be a charitable reason for the exorbitant price, the organic-cotton, “one-of-a-kind luxury product” was made using only renewable energy sources such as... weiterlesen...
There are few things we love more than making use of what would have ended up in a landfill. Mariclaro picks up the materials that they use for their ultra-durable carry-alls when they’ve already been used up by cars, bikes, and boats. When they aren’t worthy of the road or sea anymore, pieces get revamped into these awesome bags, made from 99% recycled materials. ... weiterlesen...
Instead of turning up your thermostat, why not just throw on a sweater when it gets nippy? That’s what the grannies over at WWF’s National Sweater Day initiative are trying to teach us, and they’ll even give you a ring on February 9th to remind you to turn down your heat and pop on a few layers.
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Demolished houses usually leave behind lots of scrap materials that, with a little bit of clever thinking, can be turned into fantastic new building supplies. Inspired by Italian style terrazzo floors — made from waste produced in the marble mines — Dutch designer Dave Hakkens created a series of recycled composite bricks called “Rubble Floor” by crushing... weiterlesen...
Japan has suffered through 2011′s devastating tsunami and earthquake and in the wake of the clean-up, the country wants to be clear – their legendary textile mills have made a comeback. Fukushima Senkou, a low impact yarn company that uses eco-friendly dyes, was adversely affected by the natural disasters but still able to participate in the inaugural Japanese Te... weiterlesen...
Crossing classic sports car design with sustainable technology, PG launched their sexy new Lotus Elise-inspired Elektrus in Berlin, Germany. The latest sensation to hit the electric vehicle market, this ‘premium-segment urbane sports car’ project was presented by its designer Michael Fröhlich, who showcased the automobile’s sophisticated look and cutting-edge... weiterlesen...
While Chanel may be known for class and elegance, we’re having a hard time finding either in their Spring 2012 Paris Couture Week Show. For their show of excess in a depressed economy, Karl Lagerfeld commisioned an aircraft built to scale to house the show for the line. Click ahead for details and to see photos of the plane, made from anodized aluminum and equipped with ... weiterlesen...
Ukraine’s capital Kiev has a new restaurant where you can feel like a bird while drinking a cocktail or eating molecular style food. Designed by local architects Serghii Makhno and Vasiliy Butenko, Twister Restaurant was inspired by two natural phenomenas: tornado and rain. Featuring round tables that seem to float, hanging luminaires that ressemble rain drops, pine cone-s... weiterlesen...
If you’re trying to amp up your wardrobe with a unique flair, we might have just the thing. Made in Forest Hills, founded by recycling connoisseur Nicholas Ruiz, is a collection of some of the most interesting bow ties we’ve ever seen! This “Bow Tie Collection,” is a series of 11 ties inspired by different exhibits at MoMA over the course of 2011 and made from... weiterlesen...
The brand responsible for skimpy underthings and famous fashion shows is now under investigation by Homeland Security for using child labor. This story is stranger than most, though, with Fairtrade International adding and removing facts from their website and representatives from Union Nationale des Producteurs de Coton du Burkina Faso (UNPCD) threatening reporters for tel... weiterlesen...
Searching for some cruelty-free pizzazz? These nail skins, made by Nail Couture L.A exclusively for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals are the perfect thing! PETA’s signature bunny pattern is not only adorable, it signifies that the polish is free of toxic chemicals and animal cruelty. Click ahead to read more about the limited edition nail wraps and pre-o... weiterlesen...
Curvaceous and versatile, the Becca Stool is a killer piece of furniture perfect for any cramped house looking for a bit of style and extra storage space. Made from fast-growing FSC bamboo, the Becca can be used as a stool, a side table or even piled-up as a dramatic shelving unit. Designed by Modern Bamboo‘s founder, Anthony Marschak, the piece comes in either a natural s... weiterlesen...
If frozen feet don’t exactly sound like your idea of a stylish time, why not invest in a pair of sustainably made winter boots? Ecouterre’s rounded up 7 pairs of sustainable, mostly vegan choices that will keep your tootsies nice and toasty and your look on point. Check them all out here.
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Why fix your apartment in one place? Or one style and size? Y Design Office gives you the flexibility to decide.
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To ring in the new year, we asked 22 of the biggest movers and shakers in eco-fashion to weigh in with their predictions for 2012. From a museum textile conservator to a Project Runway winner to a wearable-technology designer to an online curator of preowned clothing, we asked these sustainable style visionaries to show us what they see in their green crystal balls –... weiterlesen...
From a dress made of mold to a pair of shoes made from old cheese sandwiches, 2011 was one weird-ass year in eco-fashion. But which wacky story takes the cake? Did you think this gown made of cow nipples was the most bizarre or perhaps this dress made of beetle wings turned your stomach a bit more. Check out all of the creepy choices here and vote for your fave!
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Talk about being fashion-forward – this year we saw sustainable style leap into the future as designers unveiled an incredible array of wearable technology concepts. From air-purifying jeans to solar-powered army uniforms to amazing contact lenses that give you Terminator-style vision, the future of fashion tech looks bright. Check out the top stories of 2011 ahe... weiterlesen...
For every inspiring human being making the world of fashion better, there’s an equally heinous individual (or worse, an organized group of them) really stinking up the industry with their unethical, deplorable and oftentimes downright cruel practices. From fake UGG boots made from the hides of innocent raccoon dogs to Zara being accused of using slave labor, check out th... weiterlesen...
Can you believe that 2012 is just a few days away? We’re gearing up to ring in the New Year with style and what better way to do that than with green technology? The Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City will once again feature a brilliantly green ball that will dazzle with more than 32,000 LED lights. Lighting expert Philips will illuminate the ic... weiterlesen...