Jan
2012
14
Swans Island studio offer an exclusive set of scarves designed exclusively for Levi’s. Handwoven on wooden shuttle looms from 100 percent organic merino wool—spun in one of only four Global Organic Textile Standard-certified mills in the United States—each scarf gets its rich denim hue from plant-based dyes whipped up at the 19th century...
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Jan
2012
2
NOHARM, the premier men’s vegan footwear brand appears on fashion.net, which is the world’s leading online fashion magazine: Above advert, courtesy of fashion.net Below image from latest NOHARM collection...
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Dec
2011
18
Description: Whether you’re out backpacking, car camping or just sitting around the backyard firepit, your feet will truly appreciate our packable, water-repellent Radler Trail Camp. This lightweight shoe zips completely into itself, so they won’t take up much space in your pack, and as they’re fleece-lined for comfort and...
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Dec
2011
1
The HSUS Files False Advertising Complaint over Fur Garments Eleven retailers face potential civil and criminal penalties for real fur sold as faux The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal petition with the FederalTrade Commission against 11 nationally and internationally known retailers for the false advertising and mislabeling of...
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Nov
2011
20
They are a new type of underwear brand. Not simply content to make some of the most comfortable and stylish pants on the planet, we work with thousands of farmers and factory workers in India to celebrate fashion as a beautiful tool to change the world!...
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Nov
2011
13
The FDA continues to support the use of antibiotics for use in livestock. Who knows what effect this has on humans who choose to join this specific food chain. Time will no doubt tell! The FDA has rejected a petition to ban certain antibiotics for use in livestock that are important for the preservation of ...
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Nov
2011
11
Here’s the Eco Hustler’s story: Founded and Created by: Eco Hustler. “I woke up immediately back when Al Gore’s film “Inconvenient Truth” was about to drop and at the same time I was trying to get out of my gas guzzling SUV. Being open for something new off I went to the Ford dealership, by ...
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Nov
2011
8
“I don’t really follow trends. I don’t know what they are. I think people make them up, and then they say, ‘Oh yeah, yellow’s really in this season.’ Sometimes there are obvious trends, but there aren’t any at the moment I can think of. Are there? It’s bullshit. Trends are a lie magazines make up ...
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Nov
2011
1
Time for Veg(ans) to shine. World Vegan Day is an annual event celebrated on 1 November, by vegans around the world. The Day was established in 1944 by Louise Wallis, then President & Chair of The Vegan Society ...
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Oct
2011
28
TV spot depicts how even small acts can make a difference when one environmentally-heroic moment (recycling a runaway water bottle) becomes an adrenaline-fueled outdoor experience...
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Oct
2011
15
Cocona is a lightweight, breathable fiber derived from coconut-husk waste discarded by the food-service industry. Reduced to charcoal, combined with recycled polyester, and spun to maximize its surface area for warmth retention and moisture wicking. It’s Said to resist odors better than traditional polyester fill...
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Oct
2011
7
Louis Vuitton bag made with animals in more ways than one. For the launch of the My Monogram service on Small Leather Goods, Louis Vuitton asked British Artist Billie Achilleos to work on 4 animals made of Louis Vuitton Small Leather Goods...
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Oct
2011
3
OAT Debuts World’s First Certified-Biodegradable Leather Sneakers. OAT apparently offers the world’s premier certified-biodegradable leather shoe. OAT’s new “Limited Skin” collection is a series of loud trainers lined with organic-cotton fleece and soft pique cotton. The leathers, a product of Hulshof Royal Dutch Tanneries in...
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Sep
2011
22
Activists in 12 countries spent a week plastering H&M store windows with giant decals imploring the company to “detox our future” and “detox our water.” Online campaigners also descended upon the high-street brand’s Twitter and Facebook with similar petitions. By Friday, Greenpeace activists finally achieved face time with...
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Sep
2011
18
PUMA, the globally renowned sportswear company, is offering vegan trainers. It’s great to see a high level brand offer the no harm option Puma has collaborated with a long listed of labels such as Alexander McQueen, Mihara Yasuhiro and Sergio Rossi. The “Re-Suede,” is a revised version of thew 1968 classic and is made with ...
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Sep
2011
11
Showcased at the Vogues Fashion Night Out was an exclusive video of Vivienne Westwood’s visit to Kenya to coincide with a collection from the Ethical Fashion Africa Programme. Vivienne Westwood’s Ethical Fashion Africa collection has a holistic approach that is 100% dedicated to supporting disadvantaged communities to improve lives. Dame...
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Sep
2011
2
Raincatch is a garment which acts as a coat and as a water gathering, purification, storage system that allows the wearer to take a drink whenever they’re thirsty. We worked with existing raincoats to reinforce the realism of the project but altered the coat enough so that it has a distinct look and feel of ...
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Aug
2011
23
We have been informed that 3 new NOHARM styles are due to arrive this week and will be available to online shoppers at Amazon and Togged.com New Styles include: The NOHARM leather-free lace-up ankle boot easily compares with the most exclusive traditional designer brands. The style is clean and elegant and reflects a smart-casual and ...
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Aug
2011
15
These classic Gucci men’s moccasins in rubber. Rubber! They come in navy or green, and feature Gucci’s familiar silver detailing around the tongue, to remind people they’re Guccis, not wellies. With these on, there’s absolutely, positively, definitely no chance of being struck by lightning. €195 at Gucci stores...
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Jul
2011
27
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have teamed up with TOMS to produce a line of exclusive espadrilles.To the consternation of the veggie community the collection is made from Italian-sourced wool and cashmere, and lined with lamb leather...
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Jul
2011
18
Following the acclaimed book by Christopher McDougall, Born To Run, the shoeless craze might come off as just another passing. Then again, the athletic shoe wasn’t invented until the 1970s, which means that for most of human evolutionary history, people ran barefoot or with minimal footwear like sandals or moccasins. There are a number of ...
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Jul
2011
10
Now here’s something different … A collection of sustainable fashion eyewear exploring the potential of Human hair. The UK beauty industry imports 15 million pounds worth of human hair per year. As the world’s population continues to increase, human hair has been reimagined as a viable—importantly renewable–material. Hair Glasses...
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Jul
2011
4
Read all About it! PaperFlops is an incredible line of flip-flops made from recycled newspapers and other sustainable materials. Currently seeking funding through Ulule, PaperFlops seeks to create jobs for the underprivileged and disabled in Yogjakarta, Indonesia. Made from two pounds of newspaper, old palm-tree root, coconut shells, and natural...
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Jun
2011
23
Transform sound into electricity and power your cellphone or portable device. A high-tech T-Shirt known as “Sound Charge,” is the brainchild of British telecommunications firm Orange, which will debut the prototype at England’s famed Glastonbury Festival this weekend. A collaboration with the renewable-energy experts at GotWind, Orange’s...
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Jun
2011
23
NOHARM has its roots in Cambridgeshire UK and New York USA. The brand offers a collection of vegan brogues which easily rival the leading traditional leather brands including Gucci, Prada, Jeffery West, Grensons, Tods etc. Available at Amazon...
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