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Who: Mi Yim
What: Organic Cotton Horton Lovie Blankee
Where: Amazon.com
Why We Love It: Two of our favorite things have come together is this new collection of MiYim’s simply organic lovie blankees and plush toys featuring beloved Dr. Suess characters like the Cat in the Hat
Who: Areaware (Ross Menuez) – New York, NY
What: Kuma Pillow, Zig
Where: Exclusively Home – $54 with free shipping, also available in Dot, Feather, Fingerprint, Herringbone & Tatami
Why We Love It: We can’t wait to get our hands on this new collection of throw pillows from Areaware. The patterns are just incredibly cool, modern and colorful and fun. In fact, we were so taken by the Zig pattern when we first saw it, (these prints were first introduced as a limited edition collection of teddy bears), that we just couldn’t resist and ended up convincing ourselves that, yes, it’s totally normal for grown-ups to have teddy bears… Suffice to say we were psyched to see the patterns resurface in a collection of throw pillows. (Trade you a bear for a pillow?) Click to continue »
Who: Katharine Hamnett for Yoox – Cleveland, OH
What: “Marlene Dietrich” One-Piece Bathing Costume
Where: Yooxygen – $185
Why We Love It: British designer, Katharine Hamnett, designed this special edition collection of beachwear for YOOXYGEN (YOOX’s eco-line). Her 14 piece vinatage inspired collection features garments made from organic cotton, recycled polyester and renewable fabrics in an effort to raise awareness about the fragility of our oceans and the critical need to protect them. Perfect timing considering the disaster in the gulf with the BP oil spill threatening to destroy entire ecosystems in the Gulf if they haven’t been destroyed already. Click to continue »
Still not fully sure how I feel about H&M’s new ‘green’ collection, the Garden Collection. All of the pieces are made from organic or recycled fabrics, but I keep thinking about the piece in the news about H&M’s organics being not so organic (see Treehugger) and their slashing of the perfectly good unworn clothing instead of donating them (see NY Times), not to mention how the clothing is actually manufactured… not very green. So, it’s difficult to think about the amount of waste that may have gone into the production of this collection before it reached the stores. Click to continue »
Who: FIN – Oslo, Norway
What: Cropped Sleeves Dress
Where: Equita – $220 $160
Why: Love flared skirt, love the slim fit waist, love the neckline and love the ever so slightly puffy sleeves. A simple dress with exquisite lines and the classic look of Audrey Hepburn with just the right amount of sweetness and elegance.
You can feel good about wearing this dress and not just because you look good – this dress is made of 100% organic cotton and is certified Fair Trade by a carbon neutral company (FIN invests in climate credits).
Since big name designers from around the globe like Diane Von Furstenburg, Thakoon and Jose Castro made headlines last week with their tribute to eco-fashion at The EcoChic Geneva Fashion Show and Exhibition featuring sustainable and ethical ready-to-wear and couture looks, there has been a slew of news in the world of eco-fashion. Perhaps it is finally catching on…..
1) Diane Von Furstenburg – organic soy jersey dress with vintage necklace & gloves
2) Reem Alasadi – dress made from recycled vintage corsets & ballet dresses
3) Thakoon + Wired – silk dress printed with natural dyes & necklace of recycled metals
4) Jose Castro – 100% paper dress & vintage corset Click to continue »
Who: Morado Designs; Fairfax, VT
What: ECO Felt Monster Onesie Set
Where: Natural Luxe – $38 (sign-up to The Find for 15% off through 12/31)
Why We Love It: There is just something so endearing about the crooked smile and googly eyes of this super cute matching set that the little ones are sure to love. Almost as much as having a tee to match their new friend.
These eco and ‘friendly’ monsters are made from recycled felt and filled with 100% natural bamboo stuffing. The onesie is made of 100% organic cotton with a felt monster to match. Even the packaging is eco-friendly, made of recycled content.
The sets are available in six different colors all of which you can find at one of our favorite online stores, Natural Luxe.
Who: Stewart+Brown; Ventura, CA
What: Lengthen Tee & Ashton Scarf
Where: Stewart+Brown – $76 & $64 & (sign-up to The Find for 20% off through 12/31)
Why We Love It: These are two of our favorite staples from Stewart + Brown. The Lengthen Tee is absolutely dreamy with its slim fit and silky soft feel (courtesy of 100% organic pima cotton). We personally, looove a long tee – one that insures against any embarrassing ‘bare midriff‘ moments. Of course, if you prefer a little less length in your tee, the beauty of this tee is that it can be cut to suit. The hems are intentionally left raw so that you can trim the sleeves and waist line for a perfect fit. Great for layering or for pairing with the Ashton Scarf for that easy breezy Californian look. Click to continue »
Who: Argington; Brooklyn, NY
What: Butterfly Bedding Collection
Where: Argington – $210 (sign-up to The Find for 15% off bedding through 12/31)
Why We Love It: Love the sweet sophistication of Argington’s Butterfly bedding making it perfectly suitable for girls of all ages. It’s got the obligatory ‘pink’ that little girls adore but mixed with a deep purple, a rich creamy white and an intricate and brilliant design.
On one side there is a playful pattern of buds and twigs and on the other a seemingly simple design, but upon closer inspection butterflies, twigs and buds take shape as if seen through the lens of a kaleidoscope. Click to continue »
Who: Elroy Apparel; Vancouver, BC
What: Matsu Jacket
Where: Elroy – was $188.10, on sale for $132.05 (Sign-up to The Find for extra 10% off through 12/31)
Why We Love It: The Matsu Jacket would be a great staple for any wardrobe. Such a versatile piece that works perfectly paired with short sleeves or long, with jeans or a pencil skirt, with a sweater dress or a cocktail dress. The relaxed dolman sleeves, the exaggerated neckline and the figure flattering tie waist hits just the right note of modern femininity – sweet, edgy and timeless.
Designer Leanne McElroy has an amazing ability to construct pieces that are fashion forward and innovative and yet incredible wearable, affordable, all while adhering to core principles of ‘ethical fashion.’ From start to finish, her goal is to create quality, sustainable, fairly traded and beautiful garments, and she definitely succeeded with the Matsu Jacket. Click to continue »
