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Sustainably Stylish

Sarah McClure — Fri, 27 May 2011 19:17:05 +0000

Carrie Parry combines social responsibility with tailored, haute couture-worthy looks.

Since releasing her eponymous clothing line, Carrie Parry is already establishing herself at the forefront of sustainable fashion to watch. Her collection of 30-plus femininely tailored pieces, reflecting eco-conscious roots and a penchant for whimsical pop-art hues à la Japanese polka-dot artist Yayoi Kusama, is already sweeping green fashionistas off their vegan-friendly heels.

The collection captures versatility in the form of removable bow bands, cuffs and collars, and is aptly named Mrs. Montague (a hat tip to the 1870s-era housewife Mrs. Montague, who introduced the detachable collar). Homage is also paid to the 1930′s cult classic The Women, with the use of structured jackets with a detachable shawl cover, pencil skirts, pin-tucked Peter Pan collar shirts and form-fitting trousers with tapered bottoms.

With the collection already taking front and center, it will surprise no one to learn that the L.A. native-turned-New Yorker launched herself designing under Jonathan Saunders, Marc Jacobs, and as a costumer for Memoirs of a Geisha and Gifford’s Circus.

But Parry’s most impressive detail? The collection pays consideration to social and environmental impact.

Support of Artisan Communities

Parry’s wool supports Panchachuli Women Weavers, a cooperative that works with 800-plus women in 32 villages in the Indian Himalayas where the women are shareholders in the company and receive regular wages. Raw materials, including Parry’s use of 100-percent organic, Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified wool, are handspun, hand woven—producing zero carbon emissions—and dyed using azo-free dyes. Parry’s silk also supports the communities of weavers and silkworm farmers of Eastern India.

“Mindfully sourced” Materials

Carrie’s line uses: recycled polyester jersey knitted from California; tencel, a biodegradable fabric made from wood pulp cellulose; Bemberg brand cupro, a biodegradable lining made from pure cellulosic fiber sourced from the cotton plant; and organic merino wool.

Look for the collection in the fall, available online at Carrie Parry.

Images via Carrie Parry.

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Spotlight On: Emma Watson

Sarah McClure — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:28:37 +0000

Emma Watson trades in her wizard robe for haute couture garb.

Not since her days as the feisty Hermione in the Harry Potter series or the time of her dramatic pixie cut have folks talked much about Emma Watson. But this spring all eyes have returned to the little-wizard-that-was with the launch of Watson’s first collection of eco-friendly duds, Pure Threads. A collaboration with the esteemed Italian designer Alberta Ferretti, Watson’s sustainable, yet youthful capsule collection includes five lace-embellished pieces—two dresses, a shirt, a long skirt and a denim short—a top match of Watson’s gamine charms and Ferretti’s romantic flourishes.

“I’m pleased that a luxury brand such as Alberta Ferretti has decided to create ecological clothes. I believe this is a big step forward for all of the international fashion industry, but also an important step for an increased sensitivity to the problem of ecology,” Watson told WWD.

Newly launched on March 22, the 21-year-old’s fancy frocks are made in Italy from Global Organic Textiles Standard-certified organic cotton. Plus, a portion of proceeds (prices range $340-$1,010) from the low-impact clothing gets donated to UK-based People Tree charity. Pure Threads are available exclusively online.

Your Daily Thread’s consensus? We’re already bewitched by this former pupil’s eco collection.

Photo collage courtesy of Your Daily Thread Photographer Alexa Wan. Images via Teen Idols 4 You.

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Green Glamour Pops Up in Silver Lake

Tracy Hepler — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:11:18 +0000

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 ice cream shop.

The pop up carries a mixed collection of eco-fashion designers like EcoSkin, The Battalion and Stewart & Brown (all local designers) plus fun accessories like Kayu bamboo sunglasses (a company that donates a portion of their profits to alleviate blindness), Refind Originals (clutches made from recycled leather), Fair Trade jewelry, tote bags made from old sails, organic pillows, Alot to Say Undies and more.

Plus with the holidays around the corner, it doesn’t hurt that the boutique is offering 20%- 50% off of its goodies in store and 20% on online no matter where you are.

The shop is only open until November 15^th so take advantage of the deals while you can.

During the rest of the year Green With Glamour operates a show room, personal green shopper service and online boutique and blog.

Visit www.greenwithglamour.com to learn more and to go green and go stylish.

Use discount Popup20 online to redeem your discount online.

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LTR By Tiffany Parros

Connie Wu — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:10:39 +0000

Quintessential summer L.A. style is all about comfort with sex appeal, and the eco-friendly clothing line LTR by Tiffany Parros is exactly that. It’ll be easy to spend the entire summer in LTR’s mini dresses, draped tops, and comfy cardigans in super-soft, sustainable bamboo jersey.

The line consists of versatile and classic staples, including shirts, skirts and dresses in understated colors such as winter white, navy and black. The pieces are easy to mix and match with jeans and leggings for your go-to weekend look, or layer them for a dressed-up look. Plus, we love that LTR is made right here in Los Angeles.

ydt Giveaway Alert: Get over June gloom with an LTR giveaway! We’re giving away 1 of each of these cute LTR items (each in a sample size 4):

- LTR Tie Front Cap Sleeve Slip Dress in Navy (Retail: $132)
- LTR Double V Pocket Dress in Black (Retail: $132)
- LTR Bamboo Fleece Cardigan in Black (Retail: $110)
- LTR Bamboo Fleece Cardigan in Cream (Retail: $110)
- LTR V-Back Top in Black (Retail: $93)

To enter, simply fill out this brief survey by 6PM PST on July 5, 2009, so we can find out a little about you!

Link: YourDailyThread.com + LTR Giveaway

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Perfectly Imperfect Organic

Connie Wu — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:04:36 +0000

LA-based Perfectly Imperfect Organic has everything we want in a clothing line: organic materials, locally-manufactured production, and versatile styles that can be dressed up or down.

Jadie Kadletz, Founder and Designer of Perfectly Imperfect, was formerly Creative Director at Three Dots before she started her own line of eco-contemporary clothing. The styles range from draped tank dresses to slouchy cardigans to oversized t-shirt dresses that channel trend-setting contemporary designers like Alexander Wang and Rachel Pally, yet are still simple and timeless wardrobe staples.

We especially love the Perfectly Imperfect low-cut tank dresses and high-waisted skirts. They’re the perfect dress-up or dress-down pieces, and are perfect for the upcoming hot summer days.

Perfectly Imperfect Organic Clothing
PIOrganic.com

ydt Deal Alert: Receive 20% off your online Perfectly Imperfect purchase at PIOrganic.com with coupon code ydt20.

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Indigenous Designs: Fair Trade Knits

Connie Wu — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:04:30 +0000

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, and children’s apparel is made from natural fibers such as alpaca, Merino wool, organic cotton and Tencel from regions such as the Peruvian Andes, where local communities produce and knit the pieces in a fair trade agreement with Indigenous.
Styles range from versatile everyday tees and polo shirts to performance wear to trendy tunics and skirts. The Drape Button Cardigan (MSRP $138) is sure to be a summer evening staple, and the Crochet Edge Dress (MSRP $128) is a fun, casual sundress.

Four lucky readers can win Indigenous clothing from ydt!

We’ll be giving away a Weekender Cardigan in Kiwi (Size Small), Pointelle Tunic in White (Size Small), Easy Cardigan in White (Size Small), and Crochet Cardigan in Red (Size Medium). Just post a comment (with your valid e-mail address) and tell us which item is your favorite and where you’d wear it by 6PM PST on April 12, 2009.

Indigenous is available at Dillard’s, Whole Foods, REI and www.indigenousdesigns.com. For additional retailer information, call 800-966-5753.

ydt Deal Alert: Plus – even if you don’t win, you can receive 15% off your purchase on the Indigenous Designs website with discount code IDYDT2 at checkout. The code applies to sale items as well, for an even deeper discount.

CONTACT INFO: www.indigenousdesigns.com

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Truly Organic Apparel

Connie Wu — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:03:30 +0000

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 umbrellas. Truly Organic Apparel makes plenty of fun, colorful separates to satisfy those warm-weather cravings – plus, the brilliantly-hued organic clothing line uses only botanical dyes such as turmeric and indigo to reduce chemical waste and protect the environment.

Fun styles that’ll keep us ready for spring and summer include the Lolo Jacket ($98), an organic cotton twill jacket and the Ana Skirt ($88) with its full shape that’s perfect for the upcoming hot weather. Both items come in a variety of colors and are ideal basics for hot Los Angeles summers to follow the trickle of rainy days.

And since they’re getting ready for spring, Truly Organic Apparel is offering 50% off all fall and winter inventory. Shop now here!

ydt Giveaway: Truly Organic Apparel has generously contributed two naturally-dyed Angel Henley tops and one Eliot V Neck Tee to give away to our readers!

To win, tell us why you need organic clothing in your life in the Comments section below.
Truly Organic Apparel http://www.truly-organic.com

PHOTO LINKS: www.truly-organic.com

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