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Baby Deserves the Best: Super Soft Luxurious Cashmere Made With Sustainable Style

Jennifer Lance — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:39:39 +0000

If you have ever touched a baby’s skin, you know how super soft and delicate it is. It only makes sense to put the softest natural fiber against such velvety smooth skin. Naturally Knotty has created cashmere blankets, hats, and booties for babe that you can even get at Costco.

Naturally Knotty is passionate about sustainable style:

Naturally Knotty is committed to environmentally-friendly manufacturing practices, integrating components of factory scrap, factory overstock or recycled materials whenever possible. We are very careful to insure our products are made in factories that treat their employees fairly because we believe in the end we are all in this together and one persons lifestyle should not be to the detriment of anothers. This is also why we focus on giving back to those in need wherever possible.

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Warm Up With This Winter’s Best Sustainable Scarves

Julie Himmelwright — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:49:05 +0000

Nothing softens the chill of cold weather like wrapping up in a warm, wooly scarf. This season’s best eco picks are cleverly embellished with flora-inspired prints, natural buttons and exquisite lacy detail. Organic cotton is a choice material as well as ultra-soft light weight organic alpaca.

1. Alena Hennessy
Organic cotton adorned with queen anne’s lace using earth friendly ink, $34 at www.alenahennessy.com

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Sophie Rieu Designs Eco-creative Winning Couture

Delia Montgomery — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 04:18:46 +0000

Unicorn is an award-winning women’s designer wear label with great character, founded by Ireland-based French designer Sophie Rieu. Collections are made from the finest locally-sourced organic and natural fabrics. Her garments are elegantly understated, and flatter the female form with particular emphasis on detailing and finish.

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11 Great Green Looks For Your White Collar Job

Stancie Wilson — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:02:04 +0000

It seems to me there is an abundance of cozy sustainable T-shirts, sweat pants/shirts and general weekend lounge wear out there, but where does that leave the nine-to-fivers, cubicle and corner office dwellers; those of us who need to look crisp & collected during a presentation in the board room, court room or at that power lunch?

Discover some great looks below made of sustainable fibers that will help you look pulled together, while also satisfying your desire to tread a little (or a lot) lighter:

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Yearn Worthy Yarn: Cashmere

Kelly Rand — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:30:23 +0000

Cashmere. The epitome of luxury.

Are you like me in that you’ve seen cashmere yarn in the store, balked at the price tag and thought to yourself “I’ll never try that.”? Well I’m here to give a little prodding to say that its ok to splurge. It’s time to give cashmere a chance. Yes it is expensive but the fiber itself; my god is it soft!

Cashmere fiber comes from a specific type of goat, bred to produce soft downy hairs. And just like with Musk Ox, these goats can be combed for the luxury fiber and then spun into yarn. What is created is a soft, fine and yummy fiber that is irresistible. For fiber fanatics it is impossible to keep your hands off it.

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Friday Find: 50% Off Luxurious And Ethical Mongolian Cashmere

Stancie Wilson — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:02:37 +0000

Ahhh….the feel of cashmere! Is there anything like it? This incredibly soft and high quality cashmere is sourced and produced in a remote region of northwestern Mongolia which allows traditional Mongolian herdsman and knitters to sustain their centuries-old craft. This helps them avoid pressures from cheap cashmere markets that lead to over-grazing and desertification.

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Sneak Peak: Stewart+Brown Fall Collection And Interview With Howard Brown

Stancie Wilson — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:10:46 +0000

Karen Stewart and Howard Brown, partners in life and work, call themselves “Organic Pioneers” because when they began in 2002 there wasn’t much demand for things like sustainable fabrics and eco-conscious style. They decided to break out of the typical textile mold, had a vision for something greater and have undoubtedly been trailblazers in the industry.

I was given an exclusive sneak peak of their Fall Collection which hits stores within the next couple weeks. You can expect the same quality craftsmanship and romantic looks that are quintessential Stewart+Brown.

Last week I had the opportunity to interview Howard Brown. Check out the interview below…

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Stewart + Brown, Style with Soul

Courtney Carlisle — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:26:25 +0000

When I first read about husband and wife team behind Stewart+Brown, Karen Stewart and Howard Brown, I was inspired by their choice to create beautiful designs in a beautiful and sustainable way.

When I actually saw their line for the first time, I got that feeling that Carrie gets around shoes in Sex and the City. Forget the 401(k), I want the dress, the bag and the pants. When it comes to flowy, feminine and most importantly, flattering, Stewart + Brown has you covered. Their sophisticated sense of style is simultaneously relaxed and well-tailored.

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Couture Designer Recycles Cashmere Into Art

Delia Montgomery — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:56:30 +0000

The most exciting fashion aspect of recycling is art. Wearing art as jewelry is common, but not so true when it comes to clothing. It takes a special talent to make stylish clothes from recycled materials, — an artistic talent.

Hence, I am honored to introduce you to Thai designer Nunthirat “Koi” Suwannagate, who approaches her work through the prism of art. Each piece she designs is a completely unique, one-of-a-kind handmade garment, and reflects her own personal vision.

Koi has a thing for vintage cashmere and incorporates the recycled material into her collections. Her signature style is to hand-sculpt the cashmere into fabulous rosette appliques. She also designs with organic cotton and silk. The combination is a richness and superior softness that Koi says is the epitome of luxury and pure indulgence.

Koi’s talent to enhance and beautify the natural contours of the female body are obvious, but less emphasized in the press. I think it’s because each admirer is hypnotized over the construction details, and speak less of the drape that allows fluid movement and ultimate comfort. Yet the press is dishing loads of favorable reviews from the pages of W and WWD, Vogue, Bazaar, and much more.

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Yearn Worthy Yarn: Qiviut

Kelly Rand — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:49 +0000

After the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge popped up in the news again, my mind couldn’t help but think of all of the great wildlife found in the arctic and in Alaska; the porcupine caribou, the arctic fox, and the polar bear. But do you know of the musk ox?

The musk ox is a large gentle creature similar in weight and stature to a buffalo. They have large curved horns and long shaggy hair and are more closely related to goats and sheep than to oxen. I first fell in love with these animals when I was researching the arctic a while back for work. For those of you that have watched the Planet Earth series you know how cute they are.

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