A rising tide lifts all ships! Rising Tide Fair Trade makes waves to demand and support fair trade in the fashion industry. They create eye-catching, one-of-a-kind bags using re-purposed scraps of cotton and vintage quilts finished in cruelty free leather…
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You have the right to “high quality, fair trade and classic fashion design,” so says Eco Citizen. Look beyond the traditional allure of clothing trends and styles, and instead, take a peek at these fashion-forward pieces made by the people,…
Prettycity.com has partnered up with SHAPE magazine to kick off their 2nd Annual Green & Gorgeous campaign, with an eco-fabulous event set to take place Wednesday, June 9 from 6 to 9 p.m., at the Environment Furniture Showroom in L.A….
This Is Not Your Typical Furniture Store Love Ikea prices, but hate the idea of buying mass produced items that your best friend, and his friend, and his friend’s friend already own? Delve through the many unique, vintage pieces at…
Silver Lake can add a new eco-fashion boutique to its neighborhood listing—at least for a few days. Online eco-show room and boutique Green With Glamour has launched a pop up shop off of Rowena in what use to be an…
This Monday, we’re raising awareness on slavery. 27 million people around the world are still trying to overcome this issue. Fortunately organizations like Free The Slaves www.freetheslaves.net are getting support and actively trying to combat this issue.
With more and more people plugged into the Internet these days, we love that we’re seeing Fair Trade e-commerce options emerging on the web, making it easier than ever to shop for socially sustainable fashion, food, and accessories online. (Find…
Support Fair Trade at Ten Thousand Villages In keeping with Your Daily Thread’s devotion to making this a Fair Trade week, I encourage you all to make your way over to Ten Thousand Villages in Pasadena and trade in those…
Reusable cloth bags have become a popular method of reducing the use and waste of plastic but for many conscientious shoppers, style remains as important as function. Puresa Organics solves both issues, creating earth friendly bags that have individual flair,…
With Tropical Salvage furniture, you get the beauty of tropical hardwood without the toll on trees. The folks there collect and reclaim wood that’s dotted around Indonesian islands—from old houses, from fallen or buried trees—and put it to good use…
During the month of October, supporters of the Fair Trade movement educate and inform the public about the issues regarding Fair Trade. This year on YDT, were doing things a little differently. We’re proud to say that we have signed…
From personal care to produce to poultry, we’re seeing more and more labels claiming to be clean and green and healthy. But just because a label sounds good for you, the environment or the other beings involved in its production…
Yesterday was the annual celebration of World Fair Trade Day. The celebration has been in existence since 2001 and happens on the second Sunday of every May. At ydt we believe Fair Trade is as important as going green and…
For over a decade, before “green” fashion was at the forefront, California-based clothing line Indigenous has been making all-natural, certified organic, fair trade apparel in remote areas of the world, without sweatshops or assembly lines. The line of men’s, women’s,…
After a week of much-needed rain in L.A., we’re glad to see our city getting hydrated, but we can’t help but crave a bright spring dress or shorts and tank tops to break up the monotony of dreary jackets and…
ydt Event: Screening of Made in L.A. Read details below. When shopping for clothes, one usually does not see the person who made the outfit. We pay more attention to the color, fit, price and prestige. More and more it…
It’s hard to avoid getting taking out. Between 12-hour workdays, family, friends and other obligations, I’m amazed by anyone who has the time to cook. Our “to go” lifestyles come with a consequence: excessive amounts of waste. In my last…
The GOOD Space Have you’ve ever driven by the GOOD building on Melrose Avenue and wondered…what is this place all about? You can find out starting FRIDAY! The GOOD Space is opening up to the public for two weeks and…
Active Lifestyle: The Great Los Angeles Walk Founded by the people at the Franklin Ave Blog, the 3rd Great Los Angeles walk is taking place this Saturday. Join up to 100 Angelenos for this urban expedition at Union Station in…
ydt Winners: Congratulations to Elizabeth M. and Ken R. who won last week’s Fierce Hugs Bag and Bamboo clutch giveaways respectively. Keep on participating and you’ll sure to win soon! Now that fall is rolling into Los Angeles at a…
Environmentally friendly accessory company The Ecoist is most known for their handbags made from recycled candy wrappers, food packages, soda labels, billboards and organic materials. From their founding in 2004, they have been working to merge functional and fashionable products…
My best friend, Lauren Johanson, is one multi-talented lady. She’s not only my partner at ydt, but she also started her own skin care company with her other best friend – her mum. Chivas Skin Care products are made with…
We do hope ydt’s Friday Food & Fashion posts have dispelled the stereotype that eco-fashion equals hemp ponchos and socks with sandals. But if you need further convincing, may we enter into evidence the online store, Greenloop. Greenloop features the…
As summer approaches, fantasies of tropical beaches and coconut breezes might come to mind. This year though, why not go off the beaten path and find out what is going on off the beach in your country of choice. Instead…
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