The Great White North may be steeped in nature that residents fight to preserve, but Canadians still generate a whopping 35 million tons of garbage every year. To draw attention to the excess waste
If you’re trying to amp up your wardrobe with a unique flair, we might have just the thing. Made in Forest Hills, founded by recycling connoisseur Nicholas Ruiz, is a collection of some of the
Luxury carmaker Lexus is now trying their hand at making luxurious jewelry — but they aren’t dipping into the world’s supply of platinum and diamonds. Instead, the automaker is on a
Kevin Cotter was married for 12 years before his wife decided to pack up and leave. Luckily for him, she left her wedding dress behind. Cotter decided to reuse the dress in tons of innovative, and
Waiting until the 11th hour to put together this year’s Halloween costume? You are not alone. But instead of panicking and making a mad dash to the costume shop, take a peek in your closet and try
You may not want to throw out the scraps from your latest home improvement project too quickly – you may find inspiration in the “trash”. Stefanie Nieuwenhuys, inspired by seeing
Thinking of interesting ways to spend a milestone birthday? Louis Vuitton had one of the most unique celebrations we can remember for their 100th anniversary. Paris taxidermy store Deyrolle became a
Artist Freehand Profit crafted this amazing replica of a Star Wars Stormtrooper helmet entirely out of Adidas sneakers. The helmet looks almost identical to the real thing, and we can’t help but
Any good bike enthusiast knows that shoulder bags and suit jackets aren’t conducive to a smooth ride around town. So why not get decked out in some stylish duds meant especially for cycling? This
Make a statement with your jewelry next time you walk into a room with this one-of-a-kind necklace made of discarded bicycle inner tubes. EcoFirstArt is giving away this avant garde, handcrafted necklace
We’ve seen Legos used to revamp kitchens and even repair city walls, but this is the first time we’ve seen them used to make shoes! Don’t worry, it’s not as uncomfortable as it
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
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
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
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
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’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
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
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
Too many guests crashing at your pad, but too few couches? Here’s a Recycled Denim Challenge finalist that offers a brilliant solution. Designed by Siddharth Hirwani, this comfy cot is a modern take
There’s nothing attractive about a bulky, black laptop bag, so we were seriously wowed by this gorgeous handwoven recycled denim laptop satchel. An amazing entry in Ecouterre’s Recycled Denim
Here’s one of our favorite finalists in the Recycled Denim Challenge — made especially for pups! Designed by Compai’s Justina Blakeney, this simple biker chic doggie vest has been crafted
Our Recycled Denim Challenge has given way to some beautiful designs. Handmade by Terry Dewal, this incredible woven rug gives new meaning to the term “from rags to riches.” Taking his old,
Vote For Your Favorite Finalists in the Recycled Denim Challenge! Just last week Ecouterre announced the finalists in the Recycled Denim Challenge, a competition where we challenged our readers to show us
We’re excited to announce that our sustainable fashion website Ecouterre has just unveiled the finalists in the Recycled Denim Challenge! We asked readers to submit their most creative designs that
Hey crafters – don’t miss your chance to show of your stuff and win a $200 Gap shopping spree! If you haven’t already submitted your entry in the Recycled Denim Challenge, the awesome
Don’t miss your chance to win $200 and show your design to the world! DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SUNDAY, 10/24 You may have already submitted your entry in the Recycled Denim Challenge, the
CALLING ALL DESIGNERS & CRAFTY DENIM DIY-ERS! Dressed up or dressed down, jeans are a staple in any modern man or woman’s closet. But what about when you start finding more holes in your
