The water hyacinth grows without bounds in Lake Victoria, Kenya. As an invasive plant with an appetite for environmental and economic destruction, the hyacinth has grown so with vigor, that it has even
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
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
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
This week our sustainable style site Ecouterre hit the runways at New York Fashion Week to bring you the hottest looks from this year’s shows — and they’ve rounded up six up-and-coming
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
We were on the scene this week as designer Eviana Hartman unveiled Bodkin’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection at New York Fashion Week. The blustery winter night was a perfect backdrop for the cozy eco
Gold stars all around for Tara St. James and her team, who presented Study NY’s Fall/Winter 2011 collection on Monday at New York Fashion Week. Part classroom, part runway, the Standard Hotel High
Let’s face it, women appreciate the same effort as men do when it comes to bedroom underthings, and there’s nothing more unattractive than a pair of “less that fresh” tightey
If you’re a firm believer that people who care about the planet and animals can be just as badass as the next guy (or gal, in this case), we think this sexy biker jacket from The Sway speaks right
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
John Patrick of Organic gave us lots of reasons to actually not mind the NYC chill this afternoon with his cozy knit-filled Fall/Winter 2011 collection. We were on the scene as he unveiled pretty
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers and chocolates – it’s about jewelry as well! If you’ve been looking for a sustainable gift for this fine day of love, then look no
Don’t consign your moldy old gym shoes to the landfill (or worse, chuck them in some unsuspecting charity’s donation bin). With OAT’s fully biodegradable sneakers, you can plant them in
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
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, but it’s really Valentine’s night that we’re all interested in, right? If you’re looking for the perfect sexy, lacy
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
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,
Tired of the tangle of chargers and cords at your feet? Scientists at the University of Texas at Dallas have discovered a way to create energy generating textiles from powder-infused carbon nanotubes. The
‘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
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
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
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
Photos by Net-a-Porter What a huge faux pas! The Humane Society of the United States is saying that world famous department store Barneys New York passed off a fur-trimmed 3.1 Phillip Lim parka as the
