tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20062906123943596922024-02-18T21:33:02.603-08:00EcologiqueEthical Fashion for a Changing WorldEcologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-91205058307140527612010-12-13T00:03:00.000-08:002010-12-13T00:11:09.732-08:00To Have And To Ware<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WLuz663DLNM-5KqP39tVs7OtLES-2vgesGL3AUYpLIdQ1CkmWLC1_2F96ij14s-zBveX88xGSW9GU7Hj2SsEKtxc5LCIsS8jrPyzrwS-SjHumLCKesrr8w8scUujW0daB2l_1lysV-Ka/s1600/Emm-11-BW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-WLuz663DLNM-5KqP39tVs7OtLES-2vgesGL3AUYpLIdQ1CkmWLC1_2F96ij14s-zBveX88xGSW9GU7Hj2SsEKtxc5LCIsS8jrPyzrwS-SjHumLCKesrr8w8scUujW0daB2l_1lysV-Ka/s400/Emm-11-BW.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><br />
London-based designer <a href="http://www.emmaware.co.uk/">Emma Ware</a> has intrigued us. As a <a href="http://www.wimbledon.arts.ac.uk/">Wimbledon School of Arts</a> graduate, with a background in fine art, film, and TV, Emma utilizes reclaimed materials by creating them into intricate pieces of artwork. Combining textures for an elegant contrast, she uses hand-sculpted recycled rubber and chains in her accessories.<br />
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</div>Emma emphasizes sustainability in all of her works- like her edgy accessories line, the <a href="http://emmaware.co.uk/page7.htm">re:cycle collection</a>. And not to worry, although the necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and chains may look harmful, they contain malleable rubber that moves to the warmth of your body- not sharp in texture, but sharp in style! Go intimidate someone.<br />
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Here are some of her latest that are being showcased in the UK this month...<br />
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</div>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-54716775757913280952010-11-13T15:48:00.000-08:002010-11-13T16:04:55.346-08:00Freedom & Fashion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Article by Andrea Krystine</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<a href="http://www.ecologiquefashion.com/">Ecologique Fashion</a> attended the second annual <a href="http://www.freedomandfashion.com/">Freedom and Fashion</a> event in Irvine earlier this month. It was a not-for-profit fashion show that advocated fair trade and ethical employment practices. The event was primarily concerned with sex trafficking and spread awareness about the subject throughout the evening. Several partners of <i>Freedom and Fashion</i> were in attendance, during both the trade show and runway portions of the event, sharing their goods.<br />
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The runway show began with an appearance by the bubbly Jeannie Mai of <a href="http://www.thestylenetwork.com/">The Style Network</a> wearing a gorgeous aqua-colored gown. Following Jeannie were appearances by musical artists Esna Yoon and Dr. E-- who herself was a survivor of sex trafficking. Allison Trowbridge of <a href="http://www.notforsale.org/">Not For Sale</a> then spoke about modern slavery and shocked many with her valid statistics on human slave trade practices.<br />
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Among the designers that were featured in the runway show, ALL were partnering businesses that helped support <i>Freedom and Fashion's</i> goal of raising money to prevent sex trafficking. <a href="http://www.kristinit.com/">Kristinit</a>, <a href="http://anitaarze.blogspot.com/">Anita Arze</a>, and <a href="http://www.fallingwhistles.com/">Falling Whistles</a> (whistle necklaces designed to build awareness about the children subject to the war in Congo), and <a href="http://www.thetagbag.com/">Tag Bag</a> (hand bags made from recycled South African license plates) were a few of my personal favorites.<br />
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The finale of the show presented the Freedom and Fashion 2011 collection, which consisted of dark and sultry pieces and lots and lots of RED- inspired by the freedom gained from those who were once victims of sex trafficking. Bonnie Kim, founder of <i>Fashion and Freedom</i> brought the evening to a close with her condolences and a speech encouraging others to support her cause in the effort to demolish the human slave trade phenomenon.<br />
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REFIX Magazine's first: some footage from the 2011 Freedom and Fashion Show!<br />
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</div>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-77799936344239159942010-10-12T22:23:00.000-07:002010-12-06T11:53:30.907-08:00A Beautiful Soul is Timeless<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Article by Andrea Krystine</span></span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><b>“Beautiful Soul is created through intricate and skillful pattern cutting, an intuitive use of colour and texture and a real desire to create pieces that capture beauty to the eye, to the mind and to the soul.”</b></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">- Dilys Williams, Director for Sustainable Fashion, London College of Fashion</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Katcha Bilek has always had a passion for transforming things rather than throwing them away. In her 20's she travelled all over Europe and learned several languages, giving a multi-cultural outlook to her art. In 1999 while living and traveling in a converted fire truck, she began making bags that utilized the leather techniques she had learned during travels to Spain, out of used and readily available inner tubes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Her creative talent doesn't just end there, Katcha is also quite popular for her recycled art and installations. Here is one of her most recent projects- bike wheel chandeliers: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can catch a glimpse of one any time at the <a href="http://www.coexistuk.org/" target="_blank">Hamilton House</a> on <a href="http://www.prsc.org.uk/" target="_blank">Stokes Croft</a>, alongside many beautiful designs by other talented artists. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For more info on Katcha Bilek and her Re-Collect projects, visit <a href="http://re-collect.net/">re-collect.net</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-72382248093144658532010-10-04T20:35:00.000-07:002010-12-06T11:55:22.553-08:00Some Fab Eco finds @ THREAD SD<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-style: italic;">Article by Andrea Krystine</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times; font-size: small; font-style: italic;"><br />
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</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Founded by Lara Matthews in 2003,</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> <b>THREAD</b> offers indie artists and fashion designers a platform, or "hot spot", to represent their goods. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">What once began as </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">small, casual trunk shows in Lara's backyard became <b>THREAD</b> - a successful fashion and lifestyle event. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: small;">And at 8 years old it keeps on kickin' in cities like Seattle, the OC, Frisco, and LA! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">To paint for you the aesthetics: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Beautiful people, 40-some vendors, chandeliers, live wall art by <a href="http://www.artkillsartists.com/">Art Kills Artists</a>, mannequin bodies, and a green runway featuring models adorned in the latest in fall's fashions. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://remadeinengland.blogspot.com/">Christopher Raeburn</a>, a graduate from <a href="http://www.rca.ac.uk/">London's Royal College of Arts</a>, is fast becoming known for his pioneering work towards the future of ethical design. Christopher utilises re-appropriated military fabrics to create garments that are functional, intelligent and meticulously crafted.</span></span></div><div style="font: 13.0px Consolas; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font: 13.0px Consolas; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"></div><div style="font: 13.0px Consolas; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">The fabrics come from the UK, Germany and the Czech Republic, and also from the former East Germany. The clothes are all made in Britain.</span></span></div><div style="font: 13.0px Consolas; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; min-height: 15.0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div></div><div style="font: 13.0px Consolas; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Christoper graduated in 2006, and won the <a href="http://www.ethicalfashionforum.com/">Ethical Fashion Forum's</a> Innovation competition in 2008. His collection was a set of eight parachute pieces, and was shown at <a href="http://www.londonfashionweek.co.uk/">London Fashion Week</a> the same year. Since 2008, Christopher has won many competitions and done a collaboration with established menswear designer Tim Soar. His great sense for detail, fabric and design is making him one of the most innovative designers of our age.</span></span></div><div style="font: 13.0px Consolas; margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For more info and available tees, check out </span><a href="http://www.aquestionofshop.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A QUESTION OF</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> - a socially responsible T-shirt brand. </span></div>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-57923408187946684822010-09-13T20:16:00.000-07:002010-12-06T11:59:30.271-08:00The Green is Grasser<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article by Andrea Krystine</span></span></div><br />
<b>It's a Green Day Festival</b>, "a multi-city campaign dedicated to connecting people to resources and information for a greener planet.." held their latest at Liberty Station Park in San Diego, CA. I went by to scope out the scene and take a gander at the grassy runway and Eco Fashion Show featuring local San Diegans.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">News that a Vintage Collective/Art Gallery had opened up in San Diego gave me hope, inspiration and above all appreciation to those artists and vintage lovers who came together to fill a huge space with colorful modern art, eclectic retro furniture and nostalgic pieces from our past lives.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Owners Jan Welch and Jon Elliot invested their time and creative energies into designing <a href="http://bedouinvintage.com/">Bedouin Vintage Collective</a>, which offers home to artisans around San Diego who specialize in things like jewelry, home accessories and fun crafts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">During my visit, I was lucky enough to snag a cut-off vintage Padres t-shirt and 1970's striped maxi halter dress... !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><a href="http://www.veja.fr.com/">Veja</a> is "just a drop in the ocean", they state on their website. Luckily for us, this drop exists and there are becoming more and more of them.<br />
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With organic cotton from the Northeast of Brazil, wild Amazonian rubber and ecological leather; <i>Veja</i> is working under three main principles:<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">1. Using ecological inputs</div><div style="text-align: left;">2. Using fair-trade cotton and latex</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Respecting workers' dignity</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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In order to reduce CO2 emissions, all trainers and accessories are transported by boat from Porto Alegre, Brazil to Le Havre, France. From there they travel in barges along the canals to the Parisian suburbs.<br />
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They use recycled paper and cardboard for their packaging, and finally <i>Veja</i> uses <a href="http://www.enercoop.fr/">ENERCOOP</a> (a cooperative of green electricity) in their headquarters instead of EDF (the French national nuclear energy supplier).<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"Let's try to offer a different vision which combines fair-trade and ecology and links together economy, social initiatives and the environment. A vision that proposes cultural change."</span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">More in-depth information can be found on the <a href="http://www.veja.fr/#/projects">Vela</a> website.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Also...Check out this short film about the making-process of Veja-sneakers:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="225" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/11924540" width="400"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vimeo.com/11924540">Veja Tauá Making Of</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1525572">Veja</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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While in the City of Angels, my friend and I decided to stretch our legs from all the wine and girl talk and go out into the hot, hot sun for an adventure in rummage shopping. Our journey took us to the marvelously never-ending and glorious Fairfax and Melrose <a href="http://www.melrosetradingpost.org/">flea market</a>! <br />
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Oh what a treat to see so much random 'stuff' being reused and reconstructed into furniture, jewelry, clothing... they even had old vinyl (which actually made me nervous because the cement was super hot) and yummy snow cones! <br />
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Walking around and enjoying the ice cool cherry/lemon treat, my lovely friend and I ran into a tent full of amazing handmade and one-of-a-kind works by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Purrr/39019584766?v=wall">Purrr Remake</a> - "Tokyo inspired remake clothing for LA hipstars". I took a peek at the designer's site when I got back into town and realized that her pieces sell in boutiques around Japan for about 3-times the price... So check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PurrrRemake">etsy</a> if your not near LA! <br />
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The rack was full of super cute rompers in all kinds of fun patterns; nauticals, plaids, stripes, and even funky prints. Each romper was also conveniently constructed with an adjustable drawstring that was designed to fit most.<br />
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A print dawned with black spotted kitties ended up being a fun retro-chic addition to my animal-loving friend <a href="http://atmc.tumblr.com/">Blair's</a> wardrobe. <br />
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The Melrose Trading Post flea market is held every Sunday- totally worth <a href="http://www.melrosetradingpost.org/">checking out</a>!Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-10013060951170596922010-08-23T20:57:00.000-07:002010-12-06T12:01:18.873-08:00Fashion Spreads: Eco Romance<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DXyi0fcN9cbqvrZAAYzA6ecTqypCDre3Q3jJxB6ijGgRYqcs8086mMl9tPaa3CBczPWfq7jYYhe2EsB-CMuQUrnvgbW3PBwe9BcK1kC3Ao-ZuNuUtY4ME9HPW4uW3RPOYBn8WrYDW-sM/s1600/photo-13.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508827351140678482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6DXyi0fcN9cbqvrZAAYzA6ecTqypCDre3Q3jJxB6ijGgRYqcs8086mMl9tPaa3CBczPWfq7jYYhe2EsB-CMuQUrnvgbW3PBwe9BcK1kC3Ao-ZuNuUtY4ME9HPW4uW3RPOYBn8WrYDW-sM/s400/photo-13.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br />
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Photography: <a href="http://www.juliebrothers.com/">Julie Brothers</a><br />
Art Direction and Producer: Rose Cefalu<br />
Stylist: Miriam Sternoff<br />
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Although many are adopting new means of fashionable consumption through wearing organic or buying second-hand, these acts alone are simply not going to cut it when it comes to making a dent of true sustainability in the fashion industry as we know it.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Reality Check:</span></span> Because it is cheaper to dump fabric scraps than recycle them, <span style="font-weight: bold;">15-20% of apparel production fabric ends up as waste! </span><i>(per NY Times)</i><br />
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A more efficient and thoroughly sustainable concept that will allow style to save us is <span style="font-style: italic;">Zero-Waste</span>, a production process that has already been utilized in other countries, by designers like <a href="http://www.zandrarhodes.com/">Zandra Rhodes</a> and <a href="http://www.stique.com/zerowaste.html">Mark Liu</a>. <span style="font-style: italic;">Zero-Waste</span> gives designers the challenge of using the entirety of their fabrics without any -or very little- waste. Involving much conception and intricate patterns, zero-waste planning must be carefully calculated in order to achieve ultimate utilization.<br />
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In September of this year, <a href="http://www.newschool.edu/parsons/">Parson New School for Design</a> is offering the first U.S. fashion course in zero-waste. In addition to the publication of two new books on the subject, zero-waste has also inspired the <a href="http://www2.colum.edu/adgallery/info.html">A + D Gallery</a> of Chicago that is planning for an exhibition dedicated to zero-waste fashions due March of 2011.<br />
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</div><div><div style="text-align: center;">And so we are catching on. May I add a big F I N A L L Y ! ! ?</div><br />
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<center><span style="font-size: 78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Images from <a href="http://www.stique.com/">Mark Liu</a></span> Collections</span></center></div>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-70809077080342411862010-08-17T18:41:00.001-07:002010-12-06T12:08:49.098-08:00Edun's Mission<span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article by Camilla Doig Lorentzen</span></span><br />
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Ali Hewson couldn't possibly have guessed how life would turn out when she met her future husband at Dublin's Mount Temple Comprehensive School in 1975. Her high school sweetheart, Paul, now known as Bono, perhaps the biggest rock star (and according to Time in 2009, one of the most influential people) in the world - thanks to his many charitable initiatives. In 2005, the couple launched <a href="http://www.edun.com/">EDUN</a>, a fashion company that promotes trade above aid in Africa and other developing countries by using factories that pay fair wages, creating jobs and encouraging investment in these areas. These days Hewson divides her time between family, campaigning and running the now multinational company.<br />
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In May 2009, luxury group <a href="http://www.lvmh.com/">LVMH</a> took a substantial stake in the company adding EDUN to their stable of world-class brands. With the expertise and support of LVMH, EDUN now have the tools to become a global fashion brand.<br />
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While EDUN's primary focus is trade, the brand actively engages in sourcing organic and sustainable materials whenever possible. Organic cotton is not only a responsible environmental solution, but also provides healthier working conditions and is a valuable market opportunity for farmers in Africa.<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Images from <a href="http://edun.com/">www.edun.com</a></span></span></center>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-1818544443989132762010-08-10T20:22:00.000-07:002010-12-06T12:09:06.272-08:00Arne & Carlos - Preserving century-old knitting techniques<span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article by Camilla Doig Lorentzen</span></span><br />
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Arne Nerjordet and Carlos Zachrison, Norwegian and Swedish respectively, established <a href="http://arne-carlos.com/">Arne & Carlos</a> in 2002. Drawing on their traditional Scandinavian influences and their natural environment, they create original and visually striking knitwear. Through experience gained from working alongside Scandinavia's most respected knitting practitioners, many of them elderly women using century-old techniques, Arne & Carlos seek to preserve these techniques as well as create pieces that are modern and new.<br />
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While Arne & Carlos' speciality knitwear draws on Scandinavian traditions for inspiration, it is Peru and its long history of artisanal skills, that forms the base for the designers' production. All knitwear is crafted by artisans, with half of the collection being hand-made, the other half machine-made, and the finish on all garments done by hand.<br />
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Arne & Carlos' creative base however is located 190 kilometers north of Oslo in the Valdres region of Norway, in a disused railway station. This idyllic location is a source of inspiration as well as a haven for peace and tranquility. There, Arne & Carlos absorb the rich tradition of Scandinavian arts and crafts while adding their own personal inspirations. <br />
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Since the debut of their 100% USDA certified organic cotton "Sustainable Edition", <a href="http://www.americanapparel.net/">American Apparel</a> has been working on gradually integrating organic fibers into their main production lines. As a company that strives to find a balance between capitalist success and environmental/social success, <span style="font-weight: bold;">American Apparel</span> is actively seeking innovative ways to reduce negative impacts on cotton cultivation. Doing such might just strengthen their dedication towards social awareness.<br />
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In edition to their support of the improvement of conventional agricultural methods, <span style="font-weight: bold;">AA</span> contributes to the green fashion movement with recycled vintage offerings via <a href="http://www.caliselect.com/">California Select</a>- a supplement to their retail stores that offers handmade/reconstructed pieces made from vintage materials<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">PS: as if you didn't recognize beautiful Lani (in pics above), who modeled in our 2009 Ecologique Photo Shoot ;) </span><br />
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Footwear designer, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Kitty Cooper</span>, gained her fashionable background by earning a first-class degree at Cordwainers' Institute, part of <a href="http://www.fashion.arts.ac.uk/">London College of Fashion</a>, and working for a time designing China-made shoes for a number of High Street retailers. Her love and expertise of vintage comes from several years of experience dealing vintage clothing and accessories in various shops of London.<br />
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Inspired by the aesthetics and craftsmanship of past eras, <a href="http://www.kitty-cooper.co.uk/">The Kitty Cooper Collection</a> is handmade in East London. The beautiful fabrics, buttons, ribbons, and trims are all locally sourced vintage pieces from the 20's to the 70's. Oooh yes! <br />
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Keeping consistent with her mission, Kitty's shoes include only leathers tanned using organic substances such as the seed pods of the Tara tree or the Valonea oak.<br />
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Not only does her product lend an ode to the past, the packing contributes to sustainability by including 100% post-consumer recycled, non-bleached paper, and organic fairtrade shoe bags with every purchase.<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Images from Kitty Cooper website</span></span></center>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-83452822528236980772010-08-01T19:56:00.000-07:002010-12-06T12:09:26.159-08:00A Union of Compassion and Creativity<span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article by Camilla Doig Lorentzen</span></span><br />
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In 1991, Co-owner and Creative Director, Inder Bedi, was challenged by a mahatma to go vegetarian for thirty days. It was during this time that Inder devised the business plan for an eco/vegan fashion house. <br />
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First written as a university project in 1995, and eventually launched as <span style="font-weight: bold;">MATT & NAT</span>, Inder focused on cutting edge fashion, social responsibility, and a balance of opposites emerges, thus representing the duality of MATT & NAT's soul. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-style: italic;">MATT & NAT’s 21 water bottle initiative</span></span> has further advanced their commitment to social responsibility and to the environment; all linings are made from recycled plastic water bottles. A message inside of each bag will let you know exactly how many bottles were recycled to produce your accessory.<br />
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In my opinion, Matt & Nat's men's collection captures current trends very well, which unfortunately is not so common within ecological fashion. The style is simple with easily recognizable shapes as well as clean lines. Both of which, I think, are very important in men's fashion, in particular. As well as being made from recycled bottles, the bags are made from canvas and vegan leather with details like heavy buckles metal zips and metal studs.<br />
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I love the perforated detailing on the front of the wallet, as well as its slender and sophisticated look.<br />
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This black vegan leather handbag includes a 100% recycled aqua faux suede lining, tone on tone stitching and antique silver hardware. The Bauhaus features top double zip closure, 2 external zipper pockets on front, 1 external magnetic pocket on back, and 1 snap pocket on side. Interior includes 3 pen holders, zip, cell phone and PDA pockets. It also comes with a detachable, adjustable shoulder strap<br />
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The metal studs on the front give this portfolio a young and fresh look. Great for an all important interview!<br />
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Black vegan leather portfolio with 100% recycled aqua faux suede lining, tone on tone stitching and antique brass hardware. The LCD features double top zip around closure with interior zip, cell phone, PDA and 3 pen pockets. 14”X10.25”X1.25” <br />
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Matt & Nat are based in Canada, but their products can be bought from websites <a href="http://www.mattandnat.com/">www.mattandnat.com</a> and <a href="http://www.asos.com/">www.asos.com</a><br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Images from www.matandnat.com</span></span></center>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-15578687783894935202010-07-23T12:37:00.000-07:002010-12-06T12:09:45.269-08:00Baron Wells & the Endless Summer<span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article by Camilla Doig Lorentzen</span></span><br />
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All <a href="http://www.baron-wells.com/">Baron Wells</a> products are designed to promote a sartorial and sustainable lifestyle. They are designed and developed in New York City. From tailored shirts to fitted board shorts, their ethics is to be conscious of their impact, and of the factories they choose to work with. Producing locally and sourcing more sustainable materials, is as important as their sense of style and craftmanship.<br />
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Baron Wells is a small focused collection of shirts, sea pants, neckwear and accessories for both men and women. Modeled after the young wayfarers in search of perfectly peeling waves in Bruce Brown's 1968 classic, "The Endless Summer", with just a little quirk thrown in for good measure.<br />
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<center><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Images from Baron Wells website</span></span></center>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-22810409253431116072010-07-23T11:31:00.000-07:002010-12-06T12:05:23.931-08:00Recycled Fashion Embraces QR Technology<span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article by Andrea Krystine</span></span><br />
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Since the introduction of QR (Quick Response) codes, many businesses are making the shift to mobile technology to keep up with the rapid changes of the market.<br />
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Offering consumers an additional means of instant information through several medias, including the bonus of exclusive content, is something that would not only engage consumers, but allow businesses a better understanding of how online experiences affect consumer’s offline decisions and vice versa. Currently big in Japan, QR codes are expected to be quite predominant in the states come the holiday season (according to Warbasse).<br />
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A project called “RememberMe”, a collaborative of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Oxfam</span> shop in Manchester and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tales of Things</span>, has taken QR technology to a more personable level that tends to the customer experience, satisfaction, and recycled fashion education. The project's initiative?--to allow the ability to retrieve/record background info on used/second-hand items.<br />
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Ever wonder exactly where that $2 denim skirt you bought at the thrift store came from? Who wore it, where they acquired it, or how old it actually is? <br />
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At the May 2010 <a href="http://www.futureeverything.org/festival2010">Future Everything Festival</a>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">RememberMe</span> was put to the test as a research assistant was based in the Oxfam shop recording nostalgic stories on the clothing pieces and other objects that were donated. The memories were converted into audio clips and linked to QR codes in which were attached to the goods for sale.<br />
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In order to store and track the stories behind the objects, as well as connect people with similar experiences, <a href="http://talesofthings.com/">Tales of Things</a> launched a website that assists those trying to sell their second-hands on ebay or other e-commerce sites by allowing the media-link through QR from their beta site. <br />
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Per the <a href="http://www.ecouterre.com/">Ecouterre website</a>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">RememberMe</span> “has a loftier goal than just giving old clothes the opportunity to speak for themselves. By offering a new way for people to attach value to their 'stuff,' <span style="font-weight: bold;">RememberMe</span> could render goods less disposable.”<br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">For more information on QR codes and fashioncampla, including a recorded webcast of the conference, visit <a href="http://fashioncampla.org/">www.fashioncampla.org</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">For information on the RememberMe project, click <a href="http://www.futureeverything.org/festival2010/rememberme">here</a></span>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-25619199365286145252010-07-18T22:23:00.000-07:002010-12-06T12:10:21.976-08:00Pour L'homme: Vegetarian Desert Boots<span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Article by Camilla Doig Lorentzen</span></span><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1dfchbE5cgKf8GyZzam8a4d2384yGBPcUlxi__EGD7mqJVhHttSnuw_Nnb54dWWS3JTI_3Z9R9WxyxU2NRiu_O9q8rqR2oqBfzEXYbaiwoR7UCUveEZbvvDES7peGiovdOmnrD_eVRpe/s1600/prd7d1414f8-0413-4b38-9f02-1baa6804664f.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496163282321547170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ1dfchbE5cgKf8GyZzam8a4d2384yGBPcUlxi__EGD7mqJVhHttSnuw_Nnb54dWWS3JTI_3Z9R9WxyxU2NRiu_O9q8rqR2oqBfzEXYbaiwoR7UCUveEZbvvDES7peGiovdOmnrD_eVRpe/s200/prd7d1414f8-0413-4b38-9f02-1baa6804664f.png" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 152px;" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">T</span>he original desert boot was created in 1950 by Nathan Clark who got the idea from crepe-soled, rough suede boots which officers in the Eight Army were in the habit of getting made in the Bazaar in Cairo. Now one of the largest footwear companies in the world, Clarks England is also one of the oldest. From its humble beginnings in 1825, in the tiny English village of Street, Somerset, to a global company that manufactures and markets close to 35 million pairs of shoes a year. <br />
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The Clarks Original desert boot has been reinvented by many designers such as Aquascutum, Common Projects and Pierre Hardy. Its characteristics are soft, supple full grain leather uppers and a genuine plantation crepe outsole, and two eyelets. 60 long years after it made its début, the Desert Boot lives on. Its simplicity, its versatility and its individuality have all helped to secure its place on the roll-call of iconic designs. It’s a cult classic. Every man’s ideal shoe and one that would look great in your wardrobe.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjakrrtNnTdU3_RZ2dXDgNXNVdPtR_tCG1bW2uxnZ3fJotlwHx9C5vwo6nh1M4MjV2N9y8GyTrMal_5MV3V2ddrD95A0yb_vwVgG2sdipwIae7aXwQy9oNcm_TDLB1_RXgBdfv42RKPQsqr/s1600/cookie-desert-boot_02.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495505741288224738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjakrrtNnTdU3_RZ2dXDgNXNVdPtR_tCG1bW2uxnZ3fJotlwHx9C5vwo6nh1M4MjV2N9y8GyTrMal_5MV3V2ddrD95A0yb_vwVgG2sdipwIae7aXwQy9oNcm_TDLB1_RXgBdfv42RKPQsqr/s400/cookie-desert-boot_02.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 356px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 242px;" /></a><br />
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Vegetarian Shoes founder Robin Webb, tells us of the humble beginnings of the veggie shoe brand: <br />
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<span style="font-style: italic;">"Veggie Shoes first started in 1990. When I started the business back then, I made all the shoes by hand. In fact, originally I only made one style - a basic lace up shoe. I had started to teach myself to make shoes four years earlier after leaving Art College. I was inspired to hear that in parts of Africa, car tires were recycled into soles. This got me thinking and soon I was making shoes out of anything I could lay my hands on, but being veggie I didn't want to use leather. Then I made an exciting discovery, -a synthetic Microfibre material used for yachting upholstery. It looked and felt like supple leather, but was 'breathable', unlike other plastics. After some experimenting, I realised that this was what I had been looking for, and <a href="http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/">Vegetarian Shoes</a> was born.<br />
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Nowadays, I no longer make shoes (which I do not miss, as it was blooming hard work !). Most of our shoes are made-to-order for us, exclusively to our specification in European and English factories, including the oldest co-op in the country, established in 1881. Vegetarian Shoes is still a small business, and we still operate out of our Gardner Street Shop and nearby office in Brighton, UK. We now send shoes all over the world and a growing number of stores carry a selected range". </span></span><br />
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As part of Vegetarian Shoe new line, we find the the classic, casual, light-weight, lace-up desert boot. Made in super soft-to-touch breathable fake-suede microfiber. Utilitarian, practical and stylish. Insole is padded for foot comfort and perforated for moisture absorption/transmission in hot climates. Rugged, double thread stitch-down sole construction. Beautifully finished with corduroy rear and tongue lining and reinforced heel lining. It comes in sand, brown and black.<br />
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The vegetarian desert boot can be ordered from here: <a href="http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/">http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk/</a>- <http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk><http://www.vegetarian-shoes.co.uk><br />
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In 2004, Amy Bowen and Tudor Lloyd- Kerry combined their studies of environmental technology and art, added their love of the punk era and iconic/ironic tee slogans of the 80's & 90's ...and *poof* <a href="http://www.mongrelclothing.co.uk/index.html">MONGREL</a> was born. <br />
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<a href="http://www.mongrelclothing.co.uk/index.html">MONGREL</a>, specializing in fashionably ethical tees, has a business model that "meet[s] in the middle, with style and substance". <br />
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With continued efforts towards producing "ethical fashion that is good enough", they acknowledge that ethical fashion can have a "bit of an image problem".<br />
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Although some industry peeps take advantage of the "green" label, MONGREL stays true to the proverb: "it's what's inside that counts". <br />
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The yarn MONGREL uses is from Control Union certified farmers and manufacturers, and their organic fabrics meet GOTS. In addition to the fabric itself, MONGREL also utilizes low impact dyes that are free from hazardous chemicals.<br />
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For more info, visit their site: http://www.mongrelclothing.co.uk<a href="http://www.mongrelclothing.co.uk/index.html"></a>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2006290612394359692.post-46816293660060458042010-07-03T23:25:00.001-07:002010-07-11T23:20:30.904-07:00blog lovin'Follow us on Blog Lovin' !<br /><br /><a title='ecologique fashion on bloglovin' href='http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/1848266/ecologique-fashion'><img src="http://www.bloglovin.com/widget/bilder/widget_watkins.gif" alt="Follow Ecologique Fashion" /></a>Ecologiquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05079747262533153010noreply@blogger.com0