sakku Solar Bags - charging on the goSwiss company sakku was founded in 2004 with the idea that recycling sails and awnings into travelling bags with mobile power supplies would be good for the environment and good business. They were right. They make a range of sizes - our favourite is the Traveller. Made of recycled sailcloth, it is a bit bigger [...]
SDN - ethical and sustainable fashionParticipating in the Now Showcase in NYC is SDN (stands for Sarah Dixons Nova), a Brooklyn-based clothing company with an emphasis on quality, innovation and social responsibility. Designer/Owner Marcus Hicks since 1995, has worked as a freelance tailor for clients such as Beyonce Knowles, Calvin Klein and Perry Ellis. Created in 2003, SDN started with [...]
It’s been a while since the sales piled up and needed a full pot of coffee to get through! But today there are heaps! Enjoy!
Firstly, there are some great deals at Mountains of the Moon. Clearance stock is limited and discounted prices are available for a limited time only. And coupon LOVE2010 gives an additional [...]
Junky Styling- Wardrobe surgeryAnnika Sanders and Kerry Seager started buying secondhand men’s suits in the early 1990s after they had observed the prevalence of recycling in other cities (such as San Francisco and Tokyo) along their travels. Taking old men’s suits (bought from second hand shops) and turning them into experimental pinstripe and tweed creations to wear to [...]
Hand-made ThursdaysValentines Day, to me, is a reminder to share your time and your affection with all of your loved ones. Growing up, we always called it “Heart Day” and we gave each other treats like a neck massage, breakfast in bed for our parents, cleaning a sibling’s room, etc. And as I got older it [...]
Alright… that was the coverage of Geneva, now let’s move on to Berlin. We were pleased to be invited to thekey.to. Running during Berlin Fashion Week, thekey.to is an international event for green fashion, sustanable lifestyle and culture. The theme of the show, now in its second year, was {shift} - highlighting the paradigm {shift} [...]
Woo-hoo..there’s a lot to keep you busy today! I’ve been combing the sales trying to come up with things to wear next week to the EcoChic Fashion Show in Geneva as well at The Key.to show in Berlin. It will be a very busy week this week…. I can’t wait! In the meantime, unthaw your [...]
Freitag - functional, robust and stylish bagsYesterday I did something I rarely do… I went brick-and-mortar. It all started with my birthday (last week) when I decided that what I wanted most was a new purse. I’ve been scouring the internet all week (some of the ‘almost boughts’ will be featured over the next few days) looking for that perfect addition. [...]
Men’s neckties seem to be the latest ‘it’ fabric/fashion pieces to upcycle. A few weeks ago we featured Etsy-seller lilian asterfield and her couture neck pieces and accessories. And this week we’ve found two more magnifeco tie re-creators. This Cocktail Dress from Glamarita, is made from approximately 20-30 recycled men’s ties. It is fitted [...]
Worn Again is an upcycling company that makes new, design-led products from corporate waste materials and has been giving a new lease of life to ‘retired’ materials since 2005. Their vision is to transform consumption and manufacturing patterns through the production of goods made from upcyclable materials and to generate income for Anti-Apathy, a [...]
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