While the World Cup certainly means heightened excitement for its host country, rightly so it also brings forth a considerable number of concerns for spectator security. To ensure that soccer fans are
If you own a MacBook you're probably looking for the best way to protect that precious piece of machinery from external forces. Designed by Silva, this sleek bamboo laptop case is the perfect
When it comes to wedding bands and engagement rings never mind three months salary, how about generations of genetic data? German researchers have now created the world's smallest wedding rings from
Ralph Lauren has just released a brand new line of high-performance bags as part of his men’s athletic line, RLX. One standout piece features is a sporty number made from a thin, seamless, and
We thought we'd seen Lego blocks applied to just about every design out there, but leave it to Fergie to figure out a whole new way to make use of this age old fave. Debuting her new look at
Former South African president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela is the last person you'd expect to be dabbling in fashion, but then again, he's never been known for sticking to convention.
Samantha Pleet's Fall/Winter 2011 collection incorporates a multitude of themes to create one charming and very wearable collection. Inspired by mythology, astronomy, medieval crusaders, and a recent
Is there such thing as “eco-friendly fur” when it comes to fashion? For Michael Massimi, the invasive-species coordinator at the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Progream (BTNEP), there
Architects are well known for the clean and sophisticated style, but every so often they like to throw a curve ball when it comes to their wardrobe. Digitally restored from real-life 1917 blueprints by
Britain's design darling Ada Zanditon continues to shine bright in the fashion world, unleashing her latest line at the On/Off showcase at London Fashion Week last Friday. A clean and well-calculated
Beyond watching superstar Jane of all trades Emma Watson grace the silver screen in Harry Potter, we've also become enamored with her work with fair trade clothier People Tree. Watson who has collaborated
While we try our best here at Inhabitat to incorporate clever wording and literary finesse into our posts, there isn’t much we can say about this piece except “Yes, that is a halter top made
New York Fashion Week whipped by in a flash, but there was plenty of green to be seen on the runways this past week. Far from the few handfuls eco-garment makers seen at Fashion Weeks passed, this season
The darker side of the clothing trade rarely gets as much attention as the season’s latest “it” bag, but textile and clothing production can be a duplicitous trade. So what is the human
If you're still feeling the ice-cold pangs of the weary winter, then it's time to perk up because we've got a little something that may actually get you wishing Old Man Winter would extend his stay. This
Reusable tote bags are holding more than just your groceries these days. Inspired by the carefully constructed couture of Marie Antoinette and the unrelenting gusto of the Mad Hatter, this corseted gown
H&M came under fire last year for their questionable clothing disposal practices, but the famed company is looking to turn a new leaf this upcoming Earth Month with their new “Conscious
Any outdoorsman (and woman!) knows that roughing it with Mother Nature can quickly give way to a curious stink synonymous with the wild. But if you're an adventurer who's hoping to save yourself from the
College students are well known for their questionable hygiene, particularly when it comes to clean laundry their first year in. Not yet ready for the world of responsibility University of Alberta student
The dwindling population of bees is no secret, and this mysterious phenomenon holds a considerable threat to our global food system. In order to aid in the pollination of plants all over the world, artist
Toe-pinching platforms may not be your bag, but wait until you see what Bay Area artist Rachel Mahlke has done with these sky-high stilettos. Pressed to save a friend's old heels from dumpster doom,
'Luxury labels' and 'ethical fashion' are two phrases that don't often find harmony in the same sentence , so when we caught wind of Hermès taking a stab at sustainability we had to applaud their
In this digital age, you'd be hard set to find anyone still using rubber bands. But despite the stretchy stuff's near extinction, that doesn't mean the forgotten office supply can't find an inspired new
Whether you're a fashionista or err on the side of style indifference, you have to consider fashion as an industry with the potential to impact the environment in a considerable and positive way. As we
Detroit was one of the US cities hit hardest by the recession, and this winter it finds itself with 18,000 individuals without a home - a quarter of whom are children. To help these individuals achieve
Do you have a boxful of Christmas lights that have met their last leg? If you don't want to go through the painstaking un-eco task of tossing out these little lights, then why not upcycle them into
Solar powered accessories are on the rise, but clothing that can harvest energy from the sun isn't something we see too often. A practical piece from their newly launched GO Collection, the Go Urban
If there’s one trend that’s held up over the years, fur has definitely been unfaltering – and this winter season is no exception. As many of use settle into the early stages of what's set to be a
Worried about over-spending this holiday season? If you’re the kind of person who easily gets sucked into all the sales - whether online or out in the real world - then this Proverbial Wallet just
If you thought staying home on Black Friday was a feat, then you have to hear about what these 15 die-hard, self-proclaimed fashion addicts are doing. Rather than succumbing to the lure of the mall shops
