SUSTAINABLE STYLE: Ciel, A-List Ethical Fashions
Founded by designer Sarah Ratty, Ciel is a UK-based environmentally conscious fashion label with a festive party style, and a celebrity client list to match — including Cate Blanchett, Sienna
Founded by designer Sarah Ratty, Ciel is a UK-based environmentally conscious fashion label with a festive party style, and a celebrity client list to match — including Cate Blanchett, Sienna
Talk about trash to treasure! Where the rest of us saw a candy wrapper, Ecoist founders Helen and Jonathan Marcoschamer saw a material that could be re-used to create unique handbags. And they
Flamingo Dress – $198 at the Inhabitat Shop Using beautiful animal illustrations and sustainable textiles, Mika Machida‘s eco-friendly fashions show that you don’t need to wear fur or
It’s no surprise that we love our sustainable style here at Inhabitat, and 2008 has been a particularly exciting year with bold new directions in green fashion and eco-textile innovation. From
Seasonal style trends and the intrigue of the fashion world are pretty seductive at first glance, but when it comes to defining one’s sustainable style, there are a variety of threads to investigate. In
Now that the weather is getting chilly, it’s the perfect time to make like a bear and cuddle your little ones up in cozy hats made for hibernating. The organic cotton baby bear ear hat shown above
$20.00 – Organic ‘Roots’ Inhabitat Onesie (3-6 mos) $20.00 – Organic ‘Roots’ Inhabitat Onesie (6-12 mos) $20.00 – Organic ‘Roots’ Inhabitat Onesie
Being resourceful is definitely a virtue these days, and sharing your craftiness with others is perhaps the best way to sprinkle the seeds of good design. But an eco chic accessory that is crafted from
This week Inhabitat managing editor Mike Chino and writer Piper Kujac attended the Fourth Annual Gorgeous & Green Party to celebrate the extraordinary efforts of the Global Green Organization. Truth
As the holidays approach, we could all use a little help picking out the items that won’t get thrown into the back of the closet. And She-bible clothing, currently sold in the new Inhabitat Shop,
Timbuk2 built its base among the bike messenger set, where their bags are revered for their tough-as-nails construction, cycle-friendly ergonomics, and and on-the-go ease of use. We’re excited to
Christiane Diehl is a multi-faceted designer with one foot in jewelry, one in landscaping and (err…) one more in photography. Her unique line of jewelry features necklaces, bracelets and
There is perhaps no better wardrobe investment for Winter 2008, than a super stylish pair of eco chic boots. Shoes and accessories should carry over from year-to-year, so it really pays to do your
There is something idyllic and old-worldish about Isobel Davies‘ collection of knitwear. Which seems fitting considering its beginnings. Several years ago, Davies discovered two harsh realities in
Think being an eco mom means wearing tie-dyed hemp baby slings over mom jeans? Think again! Its now easier than ever to be glamorous, green, and maternal at the same time – and eco parent acessories
With a distinct urban and rock ‘n roll feel, Brooklyn-based Wrecords by Monkey creates unique handmade accessories using reclaimed vinyl records. The company, made up of friends Patrick Chirico and
Last Sunday, clothes were swapped along with opinions and eco-style tips during the Victoria & Albert Museum‘s Ethical Fashion Day. From thought-provoking presentations to a fashion show, it
We have written before about Jenny Hwa‘s work in eco fashion, both on her eco chic clothing collections as well as her recent work in home goods. Her new fall collection is inspired by
With only two days left until Election Day here in the U.S., it seems as if the very fabric of our society is under microscopic scrutiny in this critical presidential election showdown. And with good
It was only six months ago that the eco fashion community was stunned by an announcement from groundbreaking eco sportswear label Nau that they were closing their doors. Devoted fans of the green fashion
For some, to be inspired by the patterns and forms that exist in nature lends itself to a desire to conserve nature’s resources. Australian-based textile and fashion designer Quyen Do is one such
It’s a rare thing to find eco accessories that seem as essential as the basic staples in our lives. Sustainability is not about acquiring more goods but about finding a balance and a loop of consumption
Velvet Leaf Los Angeles Fashion Week kicked off this past Thursday and Inhabitat was on site at an exclusive runway show, Fashionably Natural, that featured four of Los Angeles’ emerging eco-fashion
If the hunter-gather spirit is something that you can identify with, either as an urban scavenger or a street-savvy recycle-er, the Gypsy Jeweler collection might be your ideal accessory find. Sent to us
Just in time for cooling temperatures, Hemp Hoodlamb offers a collection of men’s and women’s eco chic winter clothing and accessories. The collection includes coats, knitwear, hats, and ear
Fashion forward bike aficionados can now make an eco statement with the new Spare Tire Bike Tube Belt designed by Surya Graf. The stylish Spare Tire Belt is constructed out of reclaimed bicycle inner
Chicago’s Fashion Focus Week is currently underway, and considering the amazing student talent in Chicago these days, it is not surprising to discover that fresh green shoots of sustainable style are
Nothing says eco luxury like a sumptuous ‘faux fur’ blanket made of 100% organic cotton to swaddle yourself or your loved ones in. Eco chic layering has taken on new, cozy dimensions with this
It’s not every day that a fashion show leaves you hungry for more, particularly when it comes to organic ingredients of the most delectable kind. This how I felt after the exquisite Eko-Laborative
< New York Fashion Week has come and gone, and devout fashionistas have since migrated onto London for the next wave of Spring/Summer 2009 showings. We still have more details to follow up from events