78 posts tagged Eco Trend

My friend sent me this article today to spark some inspiration for the blog, and indeed it was a success. The article goes on about what many of us consider true: that being “green” is becoming trendy.

Cape Union Mart’s come out with a fleece made purely from recycled materials. Visi magazine released a biodegradable shopping bag: these recycled notebooks are made by the Remarkable company, and you can get them at the Wellness Centres springing up around town: YDE has some recycled shoppers

Laura Bush first started her vision for the FEED program in 2006, when her first FEED bag was made. “The FEED 100 reusable bag is made of organic cotton and natural burlap and is produced with a commitment to ensuring fair treatment of workers, livable wages, paid overtime and safe and clean working

One of my favorite trend websites has posted their latest briefing and it's all about eco, or Eco-iconic as they say. Trend Watching It's a great piece, hope you enjoy.

It's amazing what some basic sewing skills, fearlessness and vision can do. At the recent Maker Faire (what's with the "e" in "Faire"?), bicycle inner tubes had been transformed into hoop skirts, baseball catcher-guards became corsets, and aloha shirts overprinted in an impressive display of

Inspired by Brazilian beach culture and named after a style of samba dancing, Paris-based Batucada was previously only available in Europe. Available in 4 different patterns and 5 colors, the bracelets can be linked together to make necklaces & belts.

Inspired by Brazilian beach culture and named after a style of samba dancing, Paris-based Batucada was previously only available in Europe. Available in 4 different patterns and 5 colors, the bracelets can be linked together to make necklaces & belts.

After living in Hawaii in the 70s, native New Yorker Joan Goodman still finds herself inspired by the tropical vibe; Hawaiian for righeousness, PONO epitomizes the Aloha spirit. Handcrafted in family-owned factories in Northern Italy, her line (which enjoyed a star turn in The Devil Wears Prada)

After living in Hawaii in the 70s, native New Yorker Joan Goodman still finds herself inspired by the tropical vibe; Hawaiian for righeousness, PONO epitomizes the Aloha spirit. Handcrafted in family-owned factories in Northern Italy, her line (which enjoyed a star turn in The Devil Wears Prada)

Enviro-chic label Viridis Luxe recently unveiled the fall collection of luxe hemp/cashmere blends, bamboo & organic cotton and bamboo/cashmere/silk. Inspired by costume history, the Paris scene between the wars, the boldness of artist/designer Sonia Delaunay, German Expressionism, the punk rock