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Beautiful Herb-Infused Organic Clothing for Fall 2010 (Photos)

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

A.D.O. herb-infused organic cotton dress with coconut buttons. Credit: A.D.O. The key to curing arthritis, insomnia, or bronchitis could be in your clothes. A.D.O. Clothing follows ayurvastra, a branch of traditional Indian ayurvedic medicine that translates literally to “life or health-clothing.” The New Jersey-based label marries herb-infused organic cotton and rich, naturally-dyed hues with modern designs for fall 2010. Click through for photos and more on ayurvedic treatm… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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It’s a Coffee Cozy, It’s a Wrist Cuff, It’s Cozy/Cuff! (Photos)

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Credit: Cozy/Cuff While it’s obviously best to bring your own coffee mug, whether you’re toting your own home-brewed organic blend or popping in to a café for their local brew, there’s an option for when you’re SOL and want to keep your mits cool while grabbing coffee on the go: The Cozy/Cuff ; It’s a wrist cuff that doubles as a coffee cozy. Hand made state-side in Pennsylvania, these functional accessories are available in 100% wool felt or vegetable tanned leather and are colored… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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In New York, Fashion Royalty Rallies for Local Clothing with Outdoor Art & Fashion Exhibit (Event)

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

A soon-to-be-unveiled mannequin in the “Sidewalk Catwalk” public fashion/art exhibit in NYC. Image via Racked Mannequins are taking to the streets dressed in designer duds, made entirely with local materials in New York City’s Garment District , this Thursday in New York City as part of a public art and fashion exhibit called ” Sidewalk Catwalk “, on display from June 24 until September 3rd. Local g… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Photographers Capture "Fragile" Louisiana

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Image credit: Linda Holllinger Debbie Fleming Caffery is an award winning photographer who holds yearly photography workshops in Louisiana for small groups of artists who are keen on further developing their eye and vision in an extraordinary environment. Looking at the work of Caffery is always a delight and a surprise in that she seemingly never repeats herself. This year I asked to her to have the participating photographers take images that were “fragile.” I thought it would be interesting to see what came back. … Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Dame Vivienne Westwood Designs 20 Tablecloths that Cover the Table Talk for You (Video)

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Vivienne Westwood tablecloth to benefit Cool Earth. Credit: Vivienne Westwood While we hope the meal at your next dinner party is anything but crap , famed fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood ‘s collection of tablecloths to benefit non-profit Cool Earth are sure to set the tone for the evening’s conversation. Each of the twent… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Bright Summer Shoes Pair Recycled Car Tires + Vibrant Colors (Photos)

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Courtesy photo. When it comes to footwear aesthetic I love the bright, bold, and beautiful–and sustainable design, of course! New York-based Osborn Design , makers of fair trade shoes made in Guatamala from African Kente cloth, recycled clothing, and handwoven Guatemalan fabrics, has collaborated with fashion label Boxing Kitten , known for their use of vibrant African wax block print fabrics, on a limited-edition shoe for summer–sure to brighten up your toots… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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3 Ways Leather Tanneries are Greening Up Their Process

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Solar farm atop a PrimeAsia Leather Corp. leather tannery in Vietnam. Courtesy photo via WWD . Tanning is an intense chemical process which transforms decomposable rawhide into leather, but not without discharging serious pollution into water; Around 250 chemicals are used in the process , with chromium sulfate being the most dangerous. In Monday’s is… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Crazy/Cool DIY Idea: Embed Vintage Furniture in Plaster (Photos)

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Photos: Courtesy of Mut Architecture . Faced with the challenge to create a posh lounge for VIPs at the Cannes Film Festival with prohibitively low budget, the fellows from the Bronx based firm Mut Architecture came up with this interesting idea. After recuperating furniture from the streets in the French Riviera, they chopped the pieces, placed them together in weird ways, and embedded them all with other elements such as pots in plaster, with pallets as a base. Take a closer look inside…. Read the full story on TreeHugger

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Brave Protestors Strip to Skivvies to Protest Tar Sands. Would You?

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Image courtesy of Lush Cosmetics. Rainforest Action Network ( RAN ) is one busy non-profit: This morning we wrote about their success with luxury brand Gucci’s switch to FSC-certified paper bags and now they’re kicking off a campaign with Lush Cosmetics to protest Canadian tar sands oil. The cosmetic brand has (somehow) persuaded their employees to don only “barrels” of oil printed with the slogan “Time For An Oil Change Or We’ll Lose It All”, at select Lush Cosmetics stores nation-wide, tomorrow… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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In Chicago, A Fashion Show Satisfies Our Love for Recycled Textiles (and Our Sweet Tooth, Too) [Photos]

Posted on June 5, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

From afar it looks like just another golden hued evening gown but up close it’s hundreds of M&M wrappers–yum! Image courtesy of EarthShare Illinois We’re no strangers to green fashion in Chicago; Designers Vaute Couture , Frei Designs , and Mountains of the Moon

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