July 24, 2009 Written by Hillary Newman
You must remember 2004. Bold floral prints and strong graphics were everywhere. Goddess dresses took off and Marc Jacobs released 1920s drop-waist dresses. It was a good year for the fashion-savvy. But 2004 marked an especially important year for those interested in eco-fashion. Deborah Lindquist launched her eco-conscience fashion line. Perusing through Deborah’s past collections, eco-friendly fabrics, recycled cashmere, repurposed kimonos and saris, vintage silk scarves and sustainable materials always make an appearance. I was able to check in with Deborah and learn mor...
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February 27, 2009 Written by Connie Wu
Red carpet gown-watching is a reliably fun pastime for us glamour-obsessed non-celebrities, but we’re even more excited by the prospect of ethically-made and eco-friendly designer gowns that still have all the drama and romance of Hollywood. Norwegian-born designer
Leila Hafzi marries eco with high fashion in producing her luxurious gowns.
Leila Hafzi gowns are hand-dyed with bright, vibrant, eco-friendly dyes that produce little water run-off that can be dangerous to the environment, and utilizes ethical fair trade practices. Many of the dresses in her Spring/Summer ’09 Utopia Collecti...
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December 1, 2008 Written by Your Daily Thread Team
We've got gifts for
EVERYONE in your life: Mom & Dad, the Fashionista, the Dog Lover, the Yogini, the Tea Lover, and yes even the person who has everything! Happy Holidays & Happy Shopping : )
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April 11, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
Humanitaire was opened for a reason commonly cited by many eco-conscious Angelenos: despite Southern California’s large vegan community, most nonleather clothing and accessories are disappointingly unappealing. So Humanitaire founders Lindsey and Melanie set up shop in 2006 at
The Camp, an open-air retail community in Orange County that promotes innovative, nontraditional retailers. The cruelty-free store has a corresponding e-commerce site that carries only merchandise that uses no animal test...
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March 21, 2008 Written by Connie Wu
Just because you care about the environment, doesn’t mean the contents of your closet should be limited to hippie Birkenstocks and hemp ponchos.
Summer Bowen founded
BTC Elements in March 2006 for that very reason. Frustrated with the lack of eco-friendly yet stylish clothing, she opened her own online store, stocked with incredibly fashion-forward pieces such as from the perfect weekend
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