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Eco-friendly Handmade Fashion by Glen & Constance

Posted Mar 26th 2009 at 4:00PM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Clothing, Interviews, Green Fashion

bold and beautiful whimsical party dress by Glen & ConstanceAll great designers have to start somewhere, and today's featured indie artist Amy Bobeda is currently doing double-time as a student of costume design and the owner and creator of Glen & Constance, a line of environmentally friendly, upcycled clothing. We love her eco-concsious style and caught up with her recently to find out what sparked her interest in fashion.

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Recycled Jewelry by Hey Lola

Posted Mar 11th 2009 at 8:29AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion

32 Flavors Phoenix Necklace by Hey LolaWe love one of a kind looks, and it's hard to get more one of a kind than pieces created from vintage and recycled components. By wearing one of the original jewelry creations from Hey Lola, you're guaranteed to be the only person with that unique look. We chatted with Hey Lola designer Jessica to find out what inspires her to create this beautiful recycled jewelry.

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Keds Green Label - Tip of the Day!

Posted Mar 7th 2009 at 2:00PM by Boydie Beener

Filed under: Shoes, Style Tip of the Day

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In the name of going green, Keds has revamped its classic kicks to comply with a more eco-conscious company. The new Keds Green Label is, as you might have guessed, made of organic cotton and recycled rubber. But that's not all friends. In a fantastic collaboration, the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a tree for each pair of Green Label shoes sold. No better way to help a greater cause and indulge yourself at the same time. It is also a perfect way to celebrate upcoming Earth Day if you aren't the type to get out there and plant some trees on your own.

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Eco-Friendly Handmade Kid's Clothing

Posted Feb 8th 2009 at 10:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Interviews, Kids and Babies

Upcycled Menswear Girl's Tunic Dress from Lillipops DesignsWho says that kid's clothes can't be both fun and eco-friendly? With the work of today's featured indie designer, Jayme Lillie, you're sure to get both. Her line, Lillipops Designs, is made entirely from recycled fabrics, including repurposed men's button down shirts, and each piece is sure to make your little princess stand out from the crowd.

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Uhuru Design - Eco-Friendly Luxury Furniture

Posted Feb 6th 2009 at 8:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Haute Home, Interviews


We were lucky enough to recently chat with the founders of Uhuru Design, Bill Hilgendorf and Jason Horvath. They founded this line of eco-friendly luxury furniture in 2004, and have been receiving rave reviews ever since for their beautiful modern home decor. Each of their pieces is handcrafted from reclaimed or upcycled metal and wood in their Brooklyn studio.

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Narwhal Company Original Recycled Necktie Accessories

Posted Feb 4th 2009 at 10:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Accessories, Men, Interviews, Green Fashion



We recently caught up with the designer and entrepreneur behind Narwhal Company, a line of original accessories made from recycled neckties. This eco-friendly company creates wallets, wrist accessories, iPod and iPhone sleeves and more, and each piece is handmade in the U.S.A.

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Chocolate and Steel Whimsical Jewelry

Posted Feb 2nd 2009 at 12:00PM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion



Today we're chatting with talented young designer Christine Street of Chocolate and Steel. Christine creates whimsical jewelry using reclaimed silver, and each piece is based on her own original illustrations.

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Harveys Original Seatbelt Bag - Interview with Harveys Founder

Posted Jan 13th 2009 at 2:05PM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion


We recently caught up with Dana Harvey, who created the original seatbelt bag back in 1997 along with his wife Melanie. Their line, Harveys, has become an iconic brand and has expanded since its inception to include over thirty different handbag and accessory styles. Each piece is made in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

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Popomomo Eco-Friendly Fashion

Posted Jan 5th 2009 at 11:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Clothing, Dresses, Videos, Interviews, Green Fashion


We recently caught up with Liz, the designer behind popomomo, an eco-friendly clothing line based in Los Angeles. This green line of tops and dresses gets its name from post-postmodernism, and it features fun, versatile pieces made from sustainable bamboo, soy and organic cotton jersey, as well as many recycled pieces.

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Makeshift Apparel - Indie Designer Interview

Posted Dec 30th 2008 at 9:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Clothing, Interviews, Green Fashion

Makeshift Apparel - original reconstructed clothing and screen printed designsMakeshift Apparel is a cool Arizona-based indie label specializing in handmade, reconstructed and hand screen-printed clothing and accessories. We love these fresh, one-of-a-kind designs, and we recently chatted with Makeshift's young designer, Amanda Wesselman, to find out more about her work.

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Recycled Accessories Designer Laura Skelton of Prix-Prix

Posted Dec 29th 2008 at 8:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion

green accessories designer Laura Skelton of prix-prixWe love the clever eco-friendly style of New Orleans based designer Laura Skelton. Her line, prix-prix, incorporates recycled neckties to create necklaces, wallets, notebooks, and other green-minded accessories.

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Candice Held Vintage Silk Scarf Dresses

Posted Dec 26th 2008 at 4:04PM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Clothing, Vintage and Retro, Dresses, Interviews, Green Fashion



We love the vintage silk scarf dresses and tunics by L.A. designer Candice Held. We recently caught up with the designer, whose clients include Beyonce Knowles, Paris Hilton, Tyra Banks, Vanessa Williams, and Maria Sharapova, to find out more about her work.

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Violet Valen Buddy Sweatshirts

Posted Dec 10th 2008 at 9:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Clothing, Videos, Interviews, Green Fashion



We love these absolutely adorable Buddy sweatshirts by L.A. designer Violet Valen. Every shirt is one-of-a-kind and handmade: it's like a wearable work of art and a friendly teddy bear all rolled into one piece of clothing! Violet often incorporates vintage fabrics into her designs, and she recently told us all about her love of thrifting.

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Shopflick - Where Video Meets Shopping

Posted Dec 6th 2008 at 9:00AM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Stores We Love, Clothing, Videos, Green Fashion

Do you love shopping just a little off the beaten path for truly unique fashion and gifts? Or maybe YouTube is like a drug for you, and you often find yourself looking at the clock and realizing exactly how much time has slipped by while you've been watching your favorite videos? If either is the case, we've found your new addiction - Shopflick.com.

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All Wired Up Jewelry

Posted Dec 5th 2008 at 6:06PM by Mallory Whitfield

Filed under: Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion

All Wired Up JewelryAll Wired Up Jewelry is a distinctive line of handmade jewelry, created by husband and wife design team Mark and Karen Tuttle, who are based in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Mark and Karen have been crafting each piece of wearable art jewelry by hand since 2001, incorporating Swarovski crystals and 14-karat gold-filled and sterling silver wire into their work. They take care to use wire made from recycled materials, and their jewelry is also free of chemicals and adhesives often found in many other wired jewelry brands.

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