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If a bunch of supermodels won’t get you to care for the environment what will? Using the platform of the modeling industry, supermodels Georgie Badiel and Heide Lindgren have formed Models 4 Water, an organization which provides the most basic human need and right to countries low in resources: CLEAN WATER. What started as a brainstorming session over a kitchen table searching for a way to help the people of Burkina Faso, Georgie’s homeland, has now become a registered 501(c)3 through their various relationships and with the help of their director Max Crespo. Currently Models 4 Water, through its partnership with Gilt,...
Doc Marten has officially come out with an all new vegan line of your favorite classics: the popular 1460 8-Eye boot, and the 3-Eye Gibson shoe. The new line called “Vegan 1460,” is a promising and happy development, for animal loving doc marten fans such as myself. Both styles, high and low come in black and fall’s trendy oxblood.The shoes are made of “Felix Rub Off” material, in other words fake leather. Some of you might remember an entire vegan line Doc Marten used to have back in the day which came to a sad end. On 1 April 2003, under pressure from declining...
The latest project from two of action sports’ most influential companies, the Holden and Vans collaboration snowboard boot and sk8-hi shoe are sure to pique the interest of any style-conscious boarder. Unlike most collaborations, the two pieces take a subdued design approach with an all-black upper and minimal branding. But their values are there, in both Holden’s allegiance to contemporary style and progressive materialization, along with Vans’ timeless look. The Sk8-Hi is essentially an upgraded version of its usual self. A combination of premium leather and waxed canvas make for a much sturdier shoe than the average Vans. The sleek blacked-out look...
Trumping other jewelery lines in both stylishness and ethicality, Paula Jerome‘s Atlantic City collection is teeming with charms inspired by childhood summers spent at the seaside city. Tiny baubles fashioned to look like salt water taffy, the local jitney, and vintage postcards offer a twee dose of glamour intended for layering, mixing and matching at your discretion. The 100% recycled sterling silver and 14-karat gold charms recently received a star-studded boost at this year’s Emmy Awards, with cast members and producers from HBO’s Boardwalk Empire sporting Jerome creations on the red carpet. If the show’s win is any indication, Jerome’s jewelery provides...
Shopping for jeans, that notoriously difficult task that we all try to avoid, doesn’t have to cause a case of the blues. Just look to denim line Goodsociety for proof positive. Whereas other labels are overtly trend-centric, Goodsociety sticks to classic cuts—slim, straight, bootcut, and skinny—and flattering dark washes that are easy to dress up or down. You’ll find nary a whiskered finish or gaudy embellishment on their organic cotton pieces; they’re styles that you’ll keep for years on end. In addition to a tasteful denim selection, Goodsociety warms customers with a company vision that’s about giving back. Working with about...
Edun is putting its men’s business in the spotlight this season via an online marketing campaign featuring a roster of guys with both style and substance. Launched this week on edun.com, the dozen participants in the “Pioneers Project” are actors, artists, social activists and entrepreneurs, including Blake Mycoskie, the founder of Toms shoes; Adam Braun, the founder of Pencils of Promise; Neil Blumenthal and David Gilboa, founders of online eyewear retailer Warby Parker; Graham Hill, founder of Treehugger.com, and Jim Moriarty, founder of the Surfrider Foundation. These are real men doing great things, who are thinking outside the box, (said...
New Balance has introduced the newSKY which contains an upper that is made of solely post-consumer plastic bottles created a different looking texture than regular sneakers. Looking like a mix between a denim and a suede, this material will definitely turn some heads. Christine Hall and Design Lead for Wellness Drew Spieth recently discussed how they used recycled material to create a comfortable, stylish shoe. It was a big goal to keep it functional and looking stylish In traditional shoe design, materials like plastic and leather provide shape and structure; however, the designers reduced the need for conventional reinforcements. New Balance took the...
One of the original sustainable fibers, wool is gaining attention in the eco-conscious fashion world and Pendleton Woolen Mill’s new Portland Collection launching this fall is riding that wave. The new line, manufactured in the U.S. from domestically sourced wool woven in the company’s two Northwest mills, was conceived of by a trio of young Portland-based designers who took the aesthetic of classic Pendleton designs and translated them for a younger audience. Mort Bishop III, Pendleton’s president and the driving force behind the Portland Collection, said he didn’t set out to make eco-fashion. Instead it happened by default. Pendleton worked...
Legendary jeans company Levi’s is looking to donate 200 million liters of water to communities in need: first, by changing the manufacturing process to create a more sustainable Water<Less pair of pants, and then by providing ideas for wearers on water saving (including the importance of loading washing machines to capacity to save an average of 300 liters a month). The company has done away with H2O in the stone wash and combined a few wet-dry cycles for a kinder production process, which has earned it one of Good Guide’s highest ranking apparel lines for water use. In case you...
With jewelry making being a popular hobby, finding fair trade and eco-friendly compliments to your outfit can be relatively easy. But, many of the finest pieces that come from Africa come at an unfair cost—dangerous environments for workers and little pay. However, MADE, an accessories company that advocates for fair trade jewelry from Africa, gives ethical conscience consumers the opportunity to purchase without a worry. The organization has a team of designers who work with people in disadvantaged communities to source and create colorful earrings, classic necklaces, and other African inspired jewelry. You can shop at their affordable online store,...
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