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Terra Plana’s Sustainable Shoe Making Guided by Life Cycle Analysis

Lucille Chi — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:39:08 +0000

Terra Plana is an interesting blend of what many would call ethical footwear.

The Terra Plana Ethical Policy states:

Inspired by ecological survival, Terra Plana believes in a variety of non-generic products and sustainable strategies. Guided by life cycle analysis, Terra Plana aims towards publishing accurate life cycle matrices for every product we produce. Reparability, lightness, anatomic design, and durability are all staples of sustainable shoe making. We at Terra Plana regularly re-evaluate what we can do to minimize waste and toxin use and maximize product use and love

Terra Plana has received international acclaim for their craftsmanship in publications like Vouge Italia (shown above) and also here on Feel Good Style in“Reason number one not to go barefoot this summer” we shared that:

Sexy Footwear in Black and Ready for All Occasions: Classic, Clubby and Casual Shoes

Lucille Chi — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:58:08 +0000

Casual ~ For fifteen bucks the “Cushee” flip-flops in black, go with everything and are truly comfy! The pair contains no animal byproducts or even regular animal products as they are vegan friendly and veggie friendly. They are constructed of hemp webbing uppers, and recycled rubber outsoles for durability. These Cushees also have 100% post consumer paper pulp foot forms and ship in biodegradable bags… “dig it, bury it, buh-bye”
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Natalie Portman Donates Shoe Profits to Environmental Preservation and Animal Rights

Lucille Chi — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:07:56 +0000

Natalie Portman Has Our Unabashed Support

While we’re on the topic of ethical footwear this week, Natalie Portman has recently designed a line of vegan shoes for Té Casan, and she is having a sale.

In between being a superstar, a main feature in Elle and speaking out for PETA, she has also found the time to design darling animal-free footwear. Her designs are cute, classic and sophisticated. I dig the Potok and the Pixie (shown below), both on sale.

Natalie has been a vegetarian since age 8, and always noticed the lack of animal-friendly footwear in the luxury designer marketplace. “Té Casan, well-versed in recognizing and developing new talent, collaborated with Portman for her 100% vegan collection.”