Nurmi – Sustainable Style from Finland
Nurmi is a Finnish sustainable clothing label that wants to “bring back the times when both the quality and the design of clothes were meant to last.” Anniina Nurmi, who hails from Tampere…
The GreenShows Move into Lincoln Center at NYFW
Over the past three years, The GreenShows has been the premier showcase of sustainable design during New York Fashion Week. This time around, the shows were finally invited to be an official part…
Good Stuff: Neutrals & Blues
Neutrals and blues go so well together, it would be a shame not to mix them. Good stuff that we are craving right now includes a belted trench, classic in shape but with…
On the Cutting Edge of Eco-Fashion: ULTRA
Ever since I added the word “eco-fashion” to my vocabulary, I have wished for a brand like ULTRA to come along. One that is as cutting edge and inspired as it is sexy…
World Textiles on the Runway and Beyond
With September’s fashion week calendar now more than halfway complete, there is quite a bit of buzz about the role that globally inspired prints and textiles play in upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 collections. This…
Good Stuff: Scandinavian Noir
Even though it’s been a lovely summer, we Scandis love our darker hues — it’s just in our blood. The brighter side of it all is that there are a lot of conscious…
Good Stuff: Consciously Summery Whites
It’s hot outside and what says summer more than wearing easy-breezy whites? Most of all, I would rather wear nothing but a bloomer set and some gorgeous unique ethical jewelry that speaks of…
Future:Standard – Ethical Fashion for the Stylishly Conscious
I long for the day when something does not need to be labeled “green,” “sustainable” or “fair trade”—because everything is made with the utmost concern for the environment and everyone around us. Online…