Minialism, Recycled Opulence, Urban Renewal and Modern Retro at The GreenShows/NYFW
Who says all eco-fashion follows the same aesthetic? Certainly not the designers who showed at The GreenShows during New York Fashion Week. With collections that were as diverse as they were innovative, this…
Edun Returns with New Collection & Finds It’s Not Always Easy Being Good
Most designers whose work is rooted in sustainable principles have experienced the frustration of not being able to find the desired materials or get the just-right look using ecologically sound producers. All the…
Mindful Retailing Beyond Urban Zones: Part 2
As continuation of our exploration of mindful retailing and sustainable fashion enterprises on Main Street USA, we head up the coast to Cape Cod, MA, and Portland, Maine for a chat with the…
Mindful Retailing Beyond Urban Zones: Part 1
The wonder of the Internet is no doubt linked to the freedom it affords us as we search and connect with like-minded organizations and individuals, and it probably goes without saying that forays…
H Fredriksson: Sustainable Swedish Fashion in NYC
Stockholm Fashion Week is fully under way, and for those of us who can’t be there, I decided to find out what Swedish design in New York City looks like. I caught up…
Shadowplay: The Right Kind of Statement Jewelry
I could imagine wearing the same outfit every day, as long as I could accessorize it with amazing jewelry. Shadowplay by designer Heather Goldberg certainly fits that bill. No two pieces are alike,…
Bright Young Things Need But One LBD
Sometimes restrictions breed incredible creativity. Such was the case with the Uniform Project (which I wrote about last year), where Sheena Matheiken wore the same dress every day for a whole year, and…
Be A Biographer: Crowdsourced Design Giving Hope to Sex Trade Survivors
Initiated by human-rights organization The Blind Project, Be A Biographer calls on people with design skills to help tell the stories of the survivors of the multi-billion dollar commercial sex trade, an industry…
Label Gazer: Helping You Find the Best of Sustainable Style
I’ve often found myself drooling over a piece of clothing, wishing there was an easy way to find an eco-friendly alternative. Enter Label Gazer, a site dedicated to showcasing outstanding eco-friendly and ethical…
Eco Chic – Towards Sustainable Swedish Fashion
Opening today, May 5, at NYC’s Scandinavia House, Eco Chic – Towards Sustainable Swedish Fashion showcases Swedish fashion designers who take an environmentally-friendly and ethical approach to their work, without sacrificing style. The…
Joshua Katcher – The Discerning Brute
Joshua Katcher is a Brooklyn-based artist, writer, self-taught vegan chef, businessman, activist, television producer, self-declared hotshot and jack-of-all-trades. In 2008 he founded “The Discerning Brute,” a resource for intelligent men who want to…
Thieves – Stealing Back Our Sense of Self
Sonja den Elzen wants to provide the means for us to steal back our sense of self and express our individuality through style, which is why she chose to name her line Thieves….
November 18, 2015
Mrs. Kimberly Leonard — Dear Harmless Harvest,
Where do I begin? It's hard to choose the correct words to say THANK YOU! You...
September 1, 2015
Kelly Sims — Gwen,
I live in Durham and I see it all the time, sometimes on sale at Kroger and Harris Teeter.
Kelly...
