ThredUP Online Clothing Swap

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

Let’s be honest here for a minute. We’ve all got some things in our closets that we haven’t worn in years. Maybe it’s that pair of jeans that we’re hoping to one day fit back into. Maybe it’s a top that’s great in theory but just doesn’t seem to go with anything. [...]

Etsy Finds: Fall Fashion

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Becky Striepe .

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Fall is here! Goodbye, scorching days of summer! Hello tights, boots, scarves, and lots of layers! Cooler weather doesn’t have to mean a trip to the big box store. It’s time to get bundled up in handmade fashions. Here are some awesome eco-friendly Etsy finds for Fall.

Nau Eco Friendly Active Wear

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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I love some of the looks Nau is producing with their “Beauty, performance, sustainability” mantra. The ability to find a piece of high tech outerwear that is functional, stylish, and sustainable is quite refreshing. It’s also nice to wear eco friendly gear that has a finer appeal than their non-sustainable competition!

Element’s Power to the Planet Collection

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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They’re on my feet this very second and I am pretty pumped about it. They’re totally comfortable, dope looking, made from bamboo, and durable. Wear them this Earth Day, April 22nd, for Element’s Pick Up the Park 2009 Campaign.

Purge and Swap! Clothing Swap

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Alissa Wilson-Williams .

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The Purge and Swap event at the Hi-Dive Bar in Denver on Saturday showcased three of my guilty pleasures; clothing, music and alcohol. Amazingly, these indulgences were justified by the charitable and eco-minded undercurrents of the occasion. Open to the female public, guests were urged to purge their closets of unwanted clothing and [...]

DIY: 99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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99 Ways to Cut, Sew, Trim, and Tie Your T-Shirt into Something Special is a great guide to DIY-ing your thrift store wardrobe. Soft worn in shirts are great, but ripped slinky shirts that show more skin are better!

Recycled Cigarette Filter Dress

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Developed as part of a graduate thesis by a Chilean based designer the Geurrero Mantis project uses dyed cigarette butts picked from bars, streets, and restaurants.

Howies Care for the Environment Tags

Posted on December 29, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Howies created an ad campaign for their winter clothing line catalogue that reflects their values. The oversized tags depict care instructions (like you might find on clothing labels) for rivers, seas, forests, and mountains.

Odds and Ends, Bits and Pieces Furniture

Posted on December 18, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Using 16 discarded blankets and 34 old wooden beams Jo Meesters created a room full of colorful, soft, and appealing furniture.

Beijing Memory Porcelain Constructed Clothing

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Doug Gunzelmann .

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Li Xiaofeng is a Chinese artist that creates clothing made from stitched together pieces of chine dishware. The piece above is priced at a subtle 85,000$ and is titled Beijing Memory.