A Lao weaver from Saoban begins creating a unique basket bag from the peeled skin of wild bamboo, sustainably gathered and handwoven.
Ellen Agger and Alleson Kase, two Nova Scotians, never dreamed they’d spend four months every year travelling Southeast Asia from one textile co-op to the next, searching for organic silks and organic cotton textiles to sell back home. But they have been doing so since 2005 when they began what was to become TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles, a social enterprise offering luxurious handwoven silk scarves, fabrics, wall hangings, and organic …
Inspired by the awe of Canada's Aurora Borealis, these hand-shaped pendants are made out of recycled silver - $110 US
HOW ONE CANADIAN JEWELLER IS USING HER JEWELRY LINE TO PROMOTE FAIR TRADE
Lara Bazant is the dream jeweller for any environmentalist and human rights buff. Her pieces are not only made entirely out of recycled materials but some of those materials are bought directly from artisans from around the world whom she supports through fair trade. Bazant is a collection of jewelry that reflects its maker’s colourful travels and cultural experiences. Through …
Caribean Craft, sold by Ecofashionshop.com, produces beautiful Tagua seed jewelry pieces that make fabulous accent pieces for the spring, brightening up any earth-tone outfits with a splash of Caribean sun.
EcoFASHIONshop.com, a group of entrepreneurs that promotes handmade and ecological fashion accessories, wants to not only help the environment but the artisans they support as well. Their pieces are trendy and not only friendly on the wallet, but made with sustainable materials. They strive to share the cultural stories of their artisans who infuse their art with hard work and passion.
Carbiean …
Our beloved Leo and his photoshopped companion cub, Knot - cover of Vanity Fair, April 2007.
Malorie Bertrand
Case-in-point: Ugg boots were first worn by the likes of L.A. girls including Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, and Mischa Barton before they spread rapantly throughout university campuses all across North America. Who knew that an insulated fall boot would become the footwear de jour for the sunshine state?
Katy Perry’s retro look made her one of the first celebrities to sport high-waisted pants, (now a very common pant style for the greater public) no matter …
A Lao weaver from Saoban begins creating a unique basket bag from the peeled skin of wild bamboo, sustainably gathered and handwoven.
Ellen Agger and Alleson Kase, two Nova Scotians, never dreamed they’d spend four months every year travelling Southeast Asia from one textile co-op to the next, searching for organic silks and organic cotton textiles to sell back home. But they have been doing so since 2005 when they began what was to become TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles, a social enterprise offering luxurious handwoven silk scarves, fabrics, wall hangings, and organic …
How one ethical clothing company, Ascension, is changing the face of eco-fashion, one stylish piece after another
London, England - home of Buckingham Palace and High Street – is now home to its first ethical-fashion store, Ascension Clothing. Launched just this November, the Ascension store is leading the pack in ecological, socially responsible, and fashionable fashion, proving that gone are the days of rough, hemp potato-sack dresses. This fall, EF had the opportunity to ask Ascension’s co-founder and CEO, Adam Smith, about the environmental and social importance of ethical fashion and …
While browsing the web this morning I came across this article on this great new initiative and just could not resist sharing it with like-minded eco-lovers.
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Drape this luxurious cardigan over a tank top or fitted dress for an extra touch of elegance. Photo credits: Jim Morrison
When EF first interviewed Lara Stephenson, designer of ever-growing Revolve Clothing Co., her designs were sold in a handful of stores in Canada and one or two in the U.S. A year later, and Revolve clothing has stretched its branches further across North American to more and more stores. EF wants to start off by congratulating Lara on her great success and for being featured on Treehugger.com as one of …
Malorie Bertrand
Paper People Clothing has expanded tremendously over the past year, jumping from being sold in three retail locations to 20. Jenn Fukushima and her Paper People Clothing is one of many eco-fashion designers leading the Canadian eco-fashion industry.
Jenn Fukushima’s fashion journey began back in 2002 when she was only in grade 11. She began making handbags out of recycled materials without even considering the fact that she was ahead of other designers in moving the eco-fashion movement forward. “I just figured I could find some neat fabrics at second hand stores. …
