ReViv

May 12, 2012 by Leave a Comment

The Essentials

ReViv merges progressive urban fashion with a design philosophy of sustainability.

ReViv was born in Miami in 2009, featuring an Eco Line of accessories for women and men (handbags, purses, wallets, belts, lap top covers, and others) that are made of a high content of recycled materials such as plastic bags, cassette tapes, old vinyl records, newspaper, inner tubes from tires and more!

ReViv materials get a second life, lowering their impact on the environment, without compromising style, quality and durability, and at the same time offer a fresh and original look with creative and fun design.

Ethic-Chic

ReViv goal is to create a system which can be supported indefinitely in terms of environmentalism and social responsibility. They believe that a product should be created and produced with consideration of the environmental and social impact it may have throughout its total life span. Also, that it is everyone’s responsibility to make these changes possible.

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Honest by – Avant-garde Organic Fashion

March 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As ecological concern has migrated from food to fashion, Honest by – headed by Belgian designer Bruno Pieters – stands as “the world’s first 100 percent transparent company”, a avant-garde brand highlighting organic-made wears made under ecologically safe and sustainable standards.

Marking its debut on January this year, the brand is set on bringing luxury fashion into organic clothing and apparel items, keeping in mind that eco-friendly doesn’t have to be absent from artistic inclinations put into their making.

Mass market retailers or single-purchase consumers can avail of the brand’s featured criteria-based organization of its available wares, defining items as made from recycled products or vegan products.

To match its well organized inventory, the brand also provides detailed information related to the carbon footprint and atmospheric toxin emissions, with organic certification details, overall carbon footprint figures, and even transport costs.

20% of the price of each Honest by item is set to go to charity, a figure that is closely monitored as well as the brand’s standards of quality and overall safety. With a wide range of knits and fabrics, the brand highlights different items for everyday use, office use, and items for light outdoor activities.

Clothing has gone far from being a mode of expression. Beyond simply being fashion statements, the new generation’s views towards biodiversity and safe, eco-friendly practices are undeniably causing a shift in the way many products are produced.

In a time when a unified view towards the well-being of the ecosystem comes as a priority, Honest by rises to the challenge of leading consumers and fellow-brands towards the fair and healthy practices which essentially prevail in the production of quality organic wear and accessories.

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Shabd Simon-Alexander – From Tie-Dyes to “Nude Wear”

March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Eco-fashion designer Shabd Simon-Alexander is known for her contributions in the fashion, art-house and eco-side arenas, coming out with garments and accessories which aren’t only eco-friendly, but aesthetically witty at the same time.

With tie-dye being an established forte, the Brooklyn-based eco-fashion designer has made a solid line of followers, taking active interest in the artist’s general views of the world and overall artistic and eco-side inclinations.

The most recent “Georgia By Shabd” in the Whitney Biennial, a collection exhibition which features textile-based props used by political activist and performance artist Georgia Sagri, highlights Shabd Simon-Alexander’s “nude wear”, which, simply put, are clothing items which give the illusion of its wearers being nude. Think of them as those for-men shirts with ripped body torso prints, only that in this case, it’s the nude female form that’s on print.

Worn by Georgia Sagri in an interactive exhibit dubbed “Working the No Work”, Shabd Simon-Alexander’s “Georgia By Shabd” brings the underwear as outwear trend to further heights with prints, revealing the female nude form. The concept of the collection is explained by Sagri as “hiding the naked body within the naked body”.

Leaving nothing for the imagination, it can be said that it would definitely take some time (if not, none at all) before the “nude wear” line rises into becoming a standard for prints and designs for clothing items. Shabd Simon-Alexander is well aware of this fact, and as such, the collection items in “Georgia By Shabd” are not for sale.

However, the exhibition makes one wonder and think about when and which brand out there would dare bring the “nude wear” concept into the mainstream market.

Given the tight connection between “eco-sensible” and “nudism”, the concept proves to be promising, but not necessarily altogether a feasible venture which the general market would come to accept.

What say you? Would you actually buy a “nude wear” piece if it did go mainstream?

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Organic Certification by The Soil Association

March 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Organic product items are often defined by the non-involvement of foreign or non-naturally occurring chemicals in their making, the utilization of recycled or recyclable materials in their construction, as well as the hand-picked use of organic materials in their packaging, collateral materials and promotionary items.

Apart from going all-the-way organic in the production of goods and with operations, certifications are also among the markers which define a product or brand as truly “organic”, with at least one recognized certification credited to its name.

There are a number of recognized local and international certification bodies linked to the “certified as truly organic seal”, with The Soil Association being one of the most highly respected.

Here’s a quick look at one of the United Kingdom’s and the world’s most respected certifiers of organic products.

The Soil Association

Founded in 1946, The Soil Association was established by scientists, nutritionists and farmers who acknowledged the direct connection of animal husbandry and faming practices with ecosystem and human body well being.

Primarily a non-profit UK-based organization which advocates the upsides of sustainable farming practices and the best practices of faming and land utilization, The Soil Association is also primed on developing awareness and to set safeguard standards in the organic sector, with certification standards covering organic food and organic lifestyle products, including fashion and apparel items.

Headed by The Soil Association’s Chief Executive, Helen Browning, The Soil Association is geared to help induce change for the good of all and help raise and bring up the risks related to overpopulation and climate change to the future.

With relevant solutions supporting biodiversity, The Soil Association is well aware of the impact of climate change, and as such, sees the value in its role as certifiers of brands/products which are conscientious of the ecosystem’s state.

Global Warming is not a myth, and the truth is: The future is at risk from the chemicals and pollutants we regularly introduce into our environment.

Opting for organic alternatives greatly helps reduce the introduction of more damaging chemicals, and opting for organic alternatives stand to be an involved way of doing what can be done to help.

To ensure that one’s opted organic product is truly within the bounds of all that is organic, check its roster of certifications and approvals.

If The Soil Association’s mark is present, you can be certain you’re advocating a brand/product that’s truly organic.

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Vaute Couture – Outwear With Inner Glow

February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Hailed to be one of the first high style fashion brands to make products without any animal-derived materials, Vaute Couture’s roots began with a limited release of coats made with vegan fabrics in 2009.

Fast forward to now, Vaute Couture stands tall as one of the world’s most well-accepted vegan fashion houses, with winter release collections of coats and winter-wear that are built to weather through cold seasons, made without relying on conventional wool and/or silk in their construction.

Founded by Leanne Mai-ly Hilgart, Vaute Couture has been dubbed Company of the Year by VegNews Magazine, with Hilgard herself being dubbed as one of Ecouture’s Emerging Green Designers (1 of 7) in 2009, as well as being awarded for “Breaking Barriers in Green” by the Asian American Leadership Council.

Pronounced as “vote”, Vaute Couture takes its name from haute couture, replacing the H with a V, which stands for vegan.

Highlighting winter coats, sweatshirts, knits, t-shirts and fashion accessories, all of Vaute Couture’s products are made without any animal-derived materials, utilizing recycled and recyclable fibers and organically produced materials. Superior in the construction of its products, Vaute Couture even has a line of knits made from Soy Beans, and also boasts a line of witty “statement shirts” for men and women.

With celebrity endorsers like Emily Deschanel, Ally Sheedy and Alicia Silverstone, animal lovers and fashion aficionados from Minneapolis to Australia are solid supporters of Vaute Couture, not just for its highly fashionable and sensible wears, but also for what the brand stands for.

If you happen to be on the lookout for quality winter coats or superior sweatshirts made without any animals harmed, Haute Couture has something for you.

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Organic Leather Furniture by Q Collection

February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As the “organic” trend promotes better care and concern for the environment, the rise of organic food, organic fashion items and organic furniture and lifestyle products have grown in terms of fanbases, a situation that springs from the undeniable changes and shifts Mother Earth’s ecosystem is currently experiencing.

Organic furniture and lifestyle products are among the most widely advocated of new age “organics”, with organic leather furniture pieces by Q Collection being one of the on-the-rise, superstar products in-the-making.

Here’s a quick rundown explaining why Q Collection’s products are worthy of your time and attention.

The Q Collection Advantage

Organic furniture and lifestyle products are the best items which reinforce and complement eco-friendly views, beyond the purchase and use of organic clothing pieces and organically grown food selections.

Recently acquired by Twill Textiles, Q Collection offers vintage, old-school furniture pieces which are elegant and classic with their design directives, yet all gilded with organically treated leather made from free range livestock.

Also featuring a wide selection of organic fabrics with different pattern designs, fabric tones and textures, Q Collection doesn’t just offer quality organic furniture pieces, but also offers re-upholstering services for family heirloom furniture pieces or vintage finds found during antique furniture hunts.

Primarily focused on producing products which are made with the lowest of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) figures, Q Collection’s furniture pieces are made with eco-friendly wood preservatives, wood stains and varnishes, and are also made with eco-friendly flame retardants.

Q Collection is adamant in doing its part in helping reduce the introduction of toxic chemicals into the atmosphere, as well as advocating the use of renewable natural materials used in the construction of making of its products.

So what are you waiting for? Check out Q Collection’s highlight organic furniture pieces, the perfect match to your environment-friendly views and the benefits they boast for the world and future generations.

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Organic Footwear Items Are Not Myths

February 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When talking about organic fashion, items such as organic shirts, organic pants, organic and reusable shopping bags, or organic dresses easily come to mind.

Organic footwear items, though well within the organic fashion and accessories category, doesn’t pop in at the top front of minds, mostly because many are under the impression that they don’t exist at all.

But believe it or not, there are actually items known as organic footwear, which are made from organic and/or recycled materials.

Attuned to the core values, principles and best practices which have sired the organic fashion and accessories industry, organic footwear items exist as alternatives for leather-based and/or synthetic-based footwear.

As leather alternatives, organic footwear items are geared to reduce the cost of wildlife, particularly with exotic skins often sought after by exotic footwear collectors. From cattle skins to sheep, to exotic skins like zebras, sharks and crocodiles, organic footwear adds to the lessening number of illegal poaching practices.

Also, as leather alternatives, organic footwear items lessen the chemical volume involved in the tanning process of leather. Given that a number of chemicals are involved in the preserving and dyeing of leather items, organic footwear items negate the need for more chemicals to be introduced into the atmosphere by lessening the use of leather in the making of footwear items.

The most common materials used in the making of organic footwear include organic cotton, which is used to make linen or canvas-based fabrics. Organic hemp is also known to be used in the making of organic footwear items, but given regulations over the planting of hemp, they’re not as commonly used as organic cotton.

Developments in the environment-safe conventions and methods in making organic footwear items are still ongoing, and testimonies regarding their durability as footwear items are mixed.

Would you get a pair now that you know they exist?

Have you already tried out a pair? If you have, kindly share your comments about them.

It’d surely help put out the fact that organic footwear items are not myths.

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The Brand That Is Awear

February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment

When talking about organic shirts, many think of rough and itchy burlap-like fabrics being the materials of uncomfortable shirts which don’t really offer much when comfort is put on the table.

If this organic shirt “attribute” is the biggest factor which has lead you away from them, Awear shirts will surely come as a big surprise for you.

Highlighting non-allergenic and naturally soft shirts which are made with 100% organic cotton, Awear is a stellar member of the organic t-shirt class of apparel brands, conscientious of the chemical and pesticide damage which comes in the production and maintenance of non-organic cotton.

Boasting impressive Imoto-inspired t-shirt designs by yoga master and visual artist Aesha Kennedy, the brand features its Awear line of ballet neck shirts, scoop neck shirts, v-neck style shirts, standard t-shirt jersey styles and more.

With shirts made with double needle stitches and overlock finishes, Awear’s products are made to be tough and durable, yet light enough to fit in with the comfortable factor which has made cotton one of the world’s most preferred materials for shirts and clothing pieces.

Made in India under fair trade terms and in regularly inspected as safe and hygienic facilities, Awear’s key design team is based in Australia, a brand which works hand-in-hand with the ideals and advocacies which sired the increasing demand for organic cotton.

The production of non-organic cotton is known to involve a high volume of chemicals and pesticides, given that non-organic cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops in the world.

With organic shirts by Awear, you can be active participants in helping maintain and sustain our world’s ecologic balance, lessening the demand for non-organic cotton, thereby lessening the introduction of chemicals and pesticides into our atmosphere.

So if you’re worried about the comfort factor of organic shirts, check out Awear’s offerings and see how silly your worries are.

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The Bag The Habit Advantage

February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment

Reusable shopping bags are practical and smart items to have, made to reduce the growing refuse and garbage figures generated from discarded shopping bags and/or department store packaging.

But as practical and smart as they are, many have come to learn that most reusable shopping bags don’t hold much value when wear and tear is being talked about.

If you’re among the many on the lookout for superior, durable and dependable reusable shopping bags, Bag The Habit has great news for you.

Highlighting a line of durable and fashionable foldable totes, mesh produce bags and reusable shopping bags, Bag The Habit’s products are made from recycled fabrics and/or premium recycled polyester, finished with a layer of waterproofing material.

Washable, Bag The Habit’s products bring new dimension to the “everyday essential” concept, with products which can hold up to 30 lbs in one sitting, with foldable totes foldable to a convenient 4” square. With a Bag The Habit bag, users aren’t encumbered in bringing big empty bags, and are armed with a durable reusable shopping bag when the need comes.

The brand’s Luxe Tote line has proven to be one of Bag The Habit’s more popular products, coming with padded handles and a zippered pocket which can be used to conveniently “store” the tote as a compact pouch.

Available in different colored prints and design options, Bag The Habit’s Luxe Tote boasts a carrying capacity of up to 45 lbs, roughly the equivalent of 3 regular plastic/shopping bags.

As a bag, the Luxe Tote measures 6 inches deep, 22 inches wide and 27.5 inches deep, and as a pouch it sizes down to a humble 5” x 5” square.

As a reusable shopping bag, the Bag The Habit Luxe Tote lives up to expectations simply by being. Don’t you just love to get your hands on one?

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Style Trends Featuring Mens Designers Clothing  

November 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Style Trends Featuring Mens Designers Clothing. Fashion is not only for women in particular, today, men also share the same interest when it comes to fashion trends and branded clothing. It has been long observed that women are more particular with the way they look compared to men, but time surely have made a lot of changes. In our times, men are becoming meticulous on how they look, making men’s designers clothing a good industry. Men wanted to look good for a lot of reason and the most prominent of it all would be getting the attention of the opposite sex. A man who looks good and is properly groomed will definitely attract women. This also makes a man feel good, giving him a boost on his confidence. [Read more...]

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