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Equita Celebrates Two Year Anniversary And Has 40% Off All Eco Fashion Sale ~ THIS WEEKEND ONLY (In Store + Online)!!!

Stancie Wilson — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:01:53 +0000

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.

TOMS Shoes Nominated for the Cooper Hewitt People’s Design Award and they Need Your Vote!

Lucille Chi — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 18:09:14 +0000

Look at how gorgeous these TOMS wrap boots look:

Recently we did a feature called~TOMS Shoes for Tomorrow, Giving Gifts to the Poor as You Shop …and their amazing cause to bring shoes to poor children in Africa.

Now we are back on this topic because they’ve been nominated for the Cooper Hewitt People’s Design Award. Here is a message from TOMS: “Last year, TOMS Shoes was fortunate enough to be recognized with the Cooper Hewitt People’s Design Award. This year we got lucky again“,

TOMS Shoes for Tomorrow, Giving Gifts to the Poor as You Shop.

Lucille Chi — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 18:03:15 +0000

Starting from May 2006, TOMS Shoes for Tomorrow has given well over 10,000 pairs of shoes to children in Argentina and 50,000 pairs in South Africa through the purchases of caring customers. In 2008 TOMS plans to give 200, 000 pairs of shoes to children around the world. For each pair purchased, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. This is a very special company, and for a glimpse into this you can read eco-supermodel Summer Rayne Oakes journal on the journey she took to help deliver these shoes. It is simply amazing that every pair you buy, then donates a pair of kids shoes to a child in need. They call this one for one.

This customer powered humanitarian work is admirable and it reminds me of Wildlife Works and their term “Consumer Powered Conservation” or heifer.org with gifted trainers working in the field to give the gifts. It is superb organizations like this that are shifting the gears of change for major industries while offering smarter choices for shoppers.

Green Style Spotlight: TOMS Shoes

Victoria Everman — Thu, 22 Mar 2007 12:42:57 +0000

There are some fashion traditions that just aren't comfortable (i.e. corsets), but one classic Argentinian-style shoe is helping to reshape the future for thousands of kids. With all the press out there on Toms Shoes, I'm pretty sure you have heard of them before. If not, here's the gist: buy a pair of affordable, comfortable Toms Shoes and a child in South America no only gets a free pair of shoes in their size, they are put directly on their feet during the company's annual Shoe Drop. October 2006 was Toms first Shoe Drop, where they gave away over 10,000 pairs of shoes to those who desperately need them. The only way I can describe the video of this stunningly generous trip is breathtaking - the joy of giving has never been so beautiful and heartfelt. The personal touch is just one of the many reasons that the brand has been selling like hotcakes, both in the company's online store and in retail stores.

Just two weeks ago, company founder Blake Mycoskie began a United States Tour of in-store and speaking events. Called the "top new video blog of the week" by TV Guide, the trip is being recorded both on video and via a company blog. A full tour calendar is available in PDF format on the blog site as well (I've already added the San Francisco date to my calendar). So far, the tour seems to have been quite eventful, from stinky toilets and no hot water to meeting Mischa Barton.

But what about the shoes? Men's and women's Toms are available in nearly 20 different colors and prints at only $38 a pair. In the next few months, Tiny Toms will be available in the company's online store as well - the perfect shoe for those beginning to walk for the first time. Limited edition Toms, hand painted by artist Tyler Ramsey sell for $68. In the first tour video, other limited edition Toms are mentioned, such as upcoming velvet styles for the holidays. Unfortunately, there is no mention of the shoes being made from sustainable fibers or vegetable/non-toxic dyes. As a brand struggling to get off the ground in its second year, it is understandable that the social and charitable parts of the company are highlighted. Even with this, my fingers are crossed that Toms becomes more than just a giving brand and something of a diverse, green business model for many to aspire to.

Having tried the shoes on myself, I can safely say that "comfortable" really doesn't do Toms justice. Meant to be worn without socks, the shoes are based on the Argentinian alpargatas shoe style, which is now over 100 years old. Personally, I see them as the ultimate casual shoe - a seamless blend of tennis shoes and house slippers. As a fan of classic Converse (especially the ones made from hemp), I think they will have to make room for a few pairs of Toms in the near future.