By Lucille Chi •
June 9, 2009
I’m simply smitten with the current issue of Coco Eco Magazine which features:
- the first yearly International Eco Couture issue.
- ways to stay safe in the sun, from eco-sunscreens to special skin treats!
- a sexy Leila Hafzi outdoor eco-fashion shoot by the shore.
- the hottest green fashion stars in London.
- awesome highlights from fashion designers in the Philippines that design clothing with their traditional pineapple fiber.
- the head of the Humane Society up close.
- a worldwide fair-trade section.
- a complementary guide to San Francisco.
- unique eco-retreat highlights.
By Paul Smith •
February 19, 2009
Writing for three green business blogs, I come across and write about my fair share of ideas. My greenwash filter is quick, swift, and merciless. And then you come across something like Wild Wool, and everything gets confused.
The front page has pleasing images of piles of soft, fuzzy fabric and clothing, made from what it describes as, “…a 100% natural fiber product made from 60% merino wool and 40% paihamu spun together to make a premium cashmere-like fabric that is softer, warmer, and lighter than plain wool.” Sounds good so far, right?
My eyebrow started to cock when I read a seemingly throwaway sentence, without a connecting justification for it: “Eco-friendly and practical - talk about a great way to reduce, reuse and recycle.”
Going to the Ecological Profile page to learn more, I was surprised to read what I can say is the most unique claim to being sustainable I’ve seen in a while - Basically, by killing them for their fur, they are helping restore ecological balance on New Zealand.
By Stancie Wilson •
November 22, 2008
In celebration of their two year anniversary today, the ethical, environmentally conscience and eco fashionable Equita is offering a whopping 40% off all eco-fashion today and tomorrow only. Its no secret that we’re all holding onto our wallets a little tighter these days and trying to plan for Christmas without overdoing it. Now is the perfect time to take advantage of this great sale and cross some items off your list while you have a chance at a huge savings. They carry eco-fashion brands FIN, EDUN, Stewart+Brown, Loyale, Autonomie, Del Forte Denim, Perfectly Imperfect, Loomstate, Ecoist, Vega, Tom’s Shoes, Josh Jakus and more.
By Lucille Chi •
October 16, 2008
Last season I interviewed Leslie Richard and found out all about the Öko Box,
and she shared her love of Enamore lingerie. Now they’re a main feature for fall in the intimate section of the Öko Box!
She explains:
“Enamore sets out to bring classic and vintage styles to her designs, like the classic pin-up, which is a sustainable approach to the usual throw away fashion world.”
Enamore was founded by Jenny Ambrose, after discovering
By Lucille Chi •
August 23, 2008
This is the story of Melissa, the sexiest Brazilian plastic shoemaker, that makes 100% recyclable “plastic” eco-footwear with all their brilliant shoes made with MELFLEX (mono-material which can be dissassembled and recycled). To understand the history of the organization, and how it transformed, check out the about page which explains the evolution of the company from the eighties, nineties, to now, becoming all recyclable.
They explain more about their manufacturing processes from their factory direct:
What is MELFLEX?
For years now, the biggest challenge has been to develop a material which could be easily molded to the foot, providing superior comfort in relation to other products currently on the market. This formula was developed in MELISSA’s laboratories. The result is a composition called MELFLEX. This material has characteristics which provide improved elasticity, impermeability and resistance. Its formula contains products which are hypoallergenic and 100% safe to your health.
