Every year, thousands if not millions of fabric swatches are produced by fabric manufacturers to show designers what is on the market for the upcoming season. The question Elizabeth Brunner asked is 'where do all of those swatches go when they are no longer needed?' Through serious...
How much do we love Kowtow? Ummmm, just a bit. Just a bit to the point that they are in our top 5 fav labels. And not to mention they are from New Zealand. One of my fav countries. But that's enough about me. Let's...
What's the time? Time to introduce Springbreak watches. So the story goes, 2 frat brothers with an obsession with dope watches went on a mission to create the ultimate, unique, environmentally friendly watch. When researching the market, the two lads found a distinct lack in originality with most...
You can eat it, weave it into durable fabric, make it into oil, and create wax, resin, rope, cloth, pulp, and fuel. So why aren't we using more of this stuff? Most Hemp advocates are pretty much assuming that the Governments of the world find it just...
If you're into a good scarf like I am, you'll be pleased to discover the bright and beautiful creations of Michelle Baldwin's Nepali. During a 2007 visit to Nepal, Michelle stumbled upon what she describes as something pretty amazing. Her travels brought her directly into the audience...
Eco Bird is a freshly minted online sustainable and ethical eco-boutique in Australia. Selling a carefully curated selection of Australian and New Zealand Designers such as Kowtow, Monolog, and Bachhara, most of their product list is made from premium 100% certified fair trade organic cotton. The owners of...
Hearts is an ethical fashion brand that designs exclusive handbags, jewelry and fashion accessories for both men and women. Hearts upholds the ideals of “people and the planet first” in order to provide consumers with alternatives to the traditional fashion supply chain. The company supports...
Remember the old Reef sandals? If you did any backpacking in the 90's, you were certain to own a pair...