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
If you’re mad for vintage fashion like we are, you’ll want to check out our slideshow of the exquisite 50s and 60s looks that sauntered down the runway at this year’s Global Green U.S.A.
LAST CHANCE TO WIN! Summer Rayne Oakes is one of the fresh faces pushing the green movement forward – an eco-model, social entrepreneur, author, editor, and designer, this girl has got it going on!
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
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
Leave it to an Italian intimates company to trade one kind of stuffing for another. Its mission: To recycle used bras into soundproof building insulation. Over the course of six weeks, Intimissimi
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
Nike has just released its Environmental Apparel Design Tool to the public, with the aim of encouraging other clothing manufacturers to design more sustainably. The online app, which is based on
50% OFF CYBER MONDAY SALE – ENDS TONIGHT! Hey eco-fashion fans & holiday shoppers! Are you looking for great green holiday gifts for a lady in your life or perhaps a nice treat for yourself? We
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
The leather jacket is certainly a mark of all things cool, rock and retro, and the motorheads at Oakland-based Platinum Dirt have aptly figured out a way to embody this way of being in their new line
If you’ve been looking to give your closet a lift with few more basics, but keep hitting a retail wall clad in leopard print, then you may want to consider some of these easy, breezy pieces from
If you’re a thoughtful, green fashionista, you know that they key to a stylin’ wardrobe isn’t this season’s one-hit-wonder statement piece, but purchasing items that boast
Did you ever have to save your money just to purchase something as basic as sanitary napkins? It may seem like a strange question but for many women in developing countries, the answer is
Here’s a set of undies you won’t want to keep hidden in the dark — PACT recently teamed up with industrial designer extraordinaire Yves Béhar to launch an electrifying line of eco-friendly
Looking for a statement jewelry piece that will goes easy on the environment? These rings made from repurposed silverwear are great green accessories that draw attention to both your sustainable lifestyle
Looking for a way to step up your style game this fall? Well, look no further because we’ve rounded up 9 very fine, very green picks able to transform your wardrobe from ” WTF?” to
The competition heated up towards the end of our Recycled Denim Challenge, but it was superstar upcycler Miranda Chance that emerged victorious with her woven saddle bag. Made from castoff jeans and
From shoulder pads to leg-warmers, there are a litany of ’80s “inventions” we hope never see the light of day again. Not so with activated carbon cloth, however. The flexible and
Summer is long gone, and if you’re like us, you’re already feeling the unforgiving chills of the impending winter. To start the season in a warm and snuggly way, this week we’ve
Fall is now upon us, and with winter around the corner, we’re bundling up and breaking out the cold-weather gear. Fortunately, with the recent resurgence of high-quality heritage menswear,
If you’ve been reading Inhabitat, you know that we’ve been watching the intense battle between the awe-inspiring finalists of the Ecouterre Recycled Denim Challenge. We whittled down the few
The jegging is quickly becoming a staple in the every-girl’s closet. A comfy basic, that marries the lived-in comfort of leggings with the mix-and-match versatility of jeans, this stretchy essential
