Good Gifts for Foodies
Food is no longer just something we need three times a day to stay alive. It’s become a way of life, with an increasing number of people identifying themselves as foodies. In this…
Join the Fashion Revolution and Help Turn Fashion #InsideOut
On April 24th last year, 1133 people were killed as the Rana Plaza factory complex in Dhaka, Bangladesh collapsed in the middle of a work day. Many more were injured, and families are still…
Startup Stories: Factory45, an Accelerator Program for Made in the USA
The most successful entrepreneurs out there create because they simply cannot help themselves, and few stop at just one idea. Shannon Whitehead got her start in 2010 when she co-founded {r}evolution apparel, a…
On Ethical Design, Feminine Silhouettes & Swing Dancing – Q&A with Nicole Lenzen
After a decade creating custom hand-made gowns, Brooklyn-based designer Nicole Lenzen has developed a keen understanding of how to create beautifully constructed garments that flatter and empower the modern woman. She spent the…
Startup Stories: Seamly.co – Resourceful, Community-Powered Fashion
A few years ago, Kristin Glenn and a friend successfully raised $64,000 on Kickstarter to domestically produce an innovative multi-use garment called The Versalette. As she was introduced to the fashion industry and apparel…
One Woman Wears Nothing But Second-Hand Clothing for 365 Days
For all of 2013, Christina Dean, founder of Hong Kong based non-profit Redressed, wore nothing but dumped, discarded or donated second-hand clothes. The 365 Challenge — designed around the concept ‘redress it, don’t…
5 Fashion-Focused Crowdfunding Projects to Support Now
Starting a business in our current, constantly fluctuating, economic condition is not easy. Crowdfunding, however, makes it possible for many small brands to get off the ground. It’s also a great way to…
Farm Chic – Bruce Weber’s “First Crush” for British Vogue
In Bruce Weber‘s recent fashion film “First Crush,” shot for British Vogue, we meet a fresh-faced couple who seemingly live a pretty good life in a non-descript small town somewhere in rural America….
Meet the Makers at Textile Arts Center’s New Shop
Last week, the Textile Arts Center in Manhattan threw a fashion week party to celebrate the launch of their new shop. Many of TAC’s artist and designer friends came out to support textile arts…
Veuve Clicquot Goes Eco-Luxe With New Sustainable Packaging
It’s no secret that two of the things we like most here at Goodlifer are the color yellow and champagne. Imagine our excitement when we saw the new sustainability initiative from Veuve Cliquot,…
Good Stuff: Be Like Water
Throughout history, humans have had a built-in affinity for the sea — we are actually happier when we are close to a body of water. Perhaps it is no wonder, then, that many…
Shabd’s New How-To Book: ‘Tie-Dye: Dye It, Wear It, Share It’
The art of tie dye might seem like a trippy pastime complete with flower-crowned hippies celebrating Summer of Love chic, but this historic, alchemical technique is actually a time-honored textile tradition preserved by…
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...
