All Blog Posts Tagged 'fashion' (283)

Shed Me Clothes

Hi all

I am undertaking a project entitled Shed Me Clothes, which is based on biomimetics (using nature for inspiration for design problems). I am in the process of developed a textile that can shed like a snake to eliminate the need to launder garments. The use phase of a garment is the most energy intensive, therefore eliminating the laundering phase energy will be saved. (Please see… Continue

Added by Katie Ledger on September 13, 2010 at 8:30 — No Comments

Belgium: Where to shop ethical fashion – names, addresses, links

This list was compiled upon request by one of the participants of an online seminar (webinar) I gave on August 18th, 2010. It was originally published on my personal blog (https://shirahime.ch)

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Fashion & Cosmetics:…

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Added by Pamela Ravasio on September 11, 2010 at 6:30 — No Comments

Japan's fast fashion whale Uniqlo cooperates with Grameen – sustainable commitment or PR stint?

This article was originally published on Pamela Ravasio's personal blog (https://shirahime.ch)

Japan’s equivalent of H&M, Unqilo, creates a joint venture with Grameen bank in Bangladesh. Are there lessons to be learned?…

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Added by Pamela Ravasio on September 7, 2010 at 14:30 — No Comments

Responsible and innovative fashion bridal design

Durante 6 años dirigí un programa de diseño de modas en Colombia. Durante ese tiempo orienté la creación de colecciones con una mirada responsable por parte de los futuros profesionales del diseño. Crear por crear, no es simplemente la tarea de un Diseñador de Modas y menos aún en los tiempos que vivimos donde todo lo…

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Added by Monica Marcela Sanchez Duarte on August 31, 2010 at 21:08 — No Comments

Colombian Fashion designer: businessperson committed with sustainability

Crear un producto teniendo claro el compromiso que tenemos con nuestro hogar azul, no es una tarea fácil. Las tendencias de la moda no son necesariamente amigables con el entorno y las cifras no estimulan a los empresarios porque no se vislumbran como proyectos rentables. A pesar de estas premisas, la misión de cuidar el mundo y… Continue

Added by Monica Marcela Sanchez Duarte on August 31, 2010 at 20:55 — No Comments

A Woman Without Her Smile

It's no secret that women spend the most amount of money and time on their face than on any other parts of the body - and with good reason. Hardly anyone's going to look anywhere ... [read more]

Added by bianca zen on August 21, 2010 at 17:05 — No Comments

Christina Aguilera's Red Lips Obsession

I don’t know how many of you are counting the days before June 8th, the official date for the release of Bionic , the fourth studio album by Christina Aguilera. I honestly ... [read more]

Added by bianca zen on August 21, 2010 at 17:03 — No Comments

Can you show the lifecycle of your line?

My company, Fashioning Change, is developing an app that empowers online consumers to make authentically eco-friendly purchases. Our app will help shoppers begin to make a connection between the items we consume, the people that make them, and their environmental impact. I’m looking to connect with design-driven brands that can show the lifecycle of their…

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Added by Adriana Herrera on August 16, 2010 at 2:25 — 1 Comment

Five Eco-Friendly Summer Fashion Finds

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During the dog days of summer, here are some cool green discoveries that go so well with hot days and nights ...

The Sheba Pendant is a great "date necklace" made of wood, silk and glass, that dresses up a floaty summer top or colorful… Continue

Added by 3BL Media on August 6, 2010 at 19:30 — No Comments

Exciting Opportunity for young Thai designers in London!

Hello there,

A very exciting project for an event, due to take place in the summer of 2011, is in the works! We are looking for talented Thai fashion students (or recent graduates) having studied in London, Paris, Germany, Belgium, etc. You would be given the opportunity to work with quality fabrics (silk and cotton) kindly donated by the Mae Fah Luang Foundation. Eventually you would showcase your designs in a high exposure event in the heart of London! We want to show that young… Continue

Added by Mai Trebuil on August 2, 2010 at 16:30 — No Comments

Eco Fashionista and Proud!

Do you get slack from your friends about your passion for green fashion? Are you burned out from the momentary let downs of looking for the perfect EcoFashion garment or accessory and not finding what you

need? Have you lost your drive to seek out, defend and WEAR EcoFashion?

Than this list is for you, the proud, the growing, the future of Haute

Verte Couture. Below you’ll find 10 Reasons Why It’s Delightful

to Be an…

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Added by Haute Verte Couture on July 21, 2010 at 17:30 — No Comments

Calling all Ethical Accessory Designers...

Next year I will be launching my

ethical womenswear label and via my website I would like to stock

complementary ethical/eco accessory collections.

Here is a bit about me... For the past 3 years I co-designed/directed the ethical

womenswear label si:su with two friends; had a great time/success with

UK and European stockists/buyers and showed at The Ethical Fashion Show

in Paris and Clothes Show Live in Birmingham NEC amongst others. We've

decide to… Continue

Added by Maiya on July 10, 2010 at 10:17 — 1 Comment

photo éco

Photo by Jeff Morris…

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Added by Ecologique Fashion // REFIX on July 4, 2010 at 5:20 — No Comments

Accessory Design Internship with Julia Clancey

Pretty cool internship opportunity:

Win an internship with Julia Clancey to work on her collection for NYC

Fashion week and be featured on handbag.com

Julia Clancey is partnering with handbag.com and Talenthouse to find an

intern to work with her on her accessory collection, which will launch

at New York fashion week in February 2011. Submit 2 images of accessory

pieces you have designed by JULY 14, 2010 to be considered. The winner

will be also be… Continue

Added by Steve Bishop on July 2, 2010 at 18:34 — No Comments

At "Moda do Futuro"

One afternoon at Danielle Ferraz’s sustainable store…

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Added by Nana Soma on June 3, 2010 at 2:52 — No Comments

Katharine Hamnett launches her first beachwear brand exclusively for YOOXYGEN

The ethical British designer Katharine Hamnett has joined forced with YOOXYGEN to create an eco- friendly capsule swimwear collection ,SAVE THE SEA, with each piece ethically made in sustainable fabrics and organic cotton.

The collection comprises of 14 Fifties-inspired pieces including one-piece swimsuits, bikinis, cover-ups, tote bags and beach towels covered in polka dot prints or the bold Save the Sea logo. Prices start at £45.00 and a…

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Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 2, 2010 at 9:37 — No Comments

Rapanui recognised for 'spirit in approaching the challenges of sustainability' at the Sustainable Business Awards 2010

Rapanui, the Eco Surfwear brand from the Isle of Wight, has won the Sustainable Business Awards for its commitment to sustainability and passion for doing business the right way. The brand, co founded by two under-25 year old brothers is the youngest business to win the award.

Rapanui, founded by brothers Martin and Rob…

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Added by Ethical Fashion Forum on June 1, 2010 at 9:05 — No Comments

Excentree Sizzling Summer Collection Now Available

It took us longer than expected but as a wise Irish man once said, “Good things come to those who wait."…

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Added by James McAloon on May 28, 2010 at 9:59 — No Comments

Trash to Treasure

Brazilian brand uses the upcycling in its processes

The famous word today when it comes to sustainability in fashion is upcycling. There are countless fashion designers around the world that has implemented this concept in their products…

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Added by Nana Soma on May 28, 2010 at 4:01 — No Comments