Esquire Theme by Matthew Buchanan
Social icons by Tim van Damme
04
Feb
The puffy jacket is the only resource to stay warm when the temperatures drop- but it doesn’t have to mean that you lose your shape or style. In fact, this season the puffy has had a revival. Wear it cropped or sinch it in with a belt for a modern take.
This jacket from Kuyichi is a great cold weather option with chic style. Made from recycled plastic bottles.
Available at Ascension.
02
Feb
Loving the oversized layer trend- especially the snoods! What a funny word and an even funnier bit of fabric that actually looks super chic.
Falling right in line with this oversize concept, adding versatility and and eco edge is the line Elementum. The perfect accomplice to this oversized trend- but with some staying power.
(top photo from WhoWhatWear)
01
Feb
The runways during fashion week in Paris were overflowing with ruffles galore! Aligned with the turn in the finance world- fashion is taking on a lighter more hopeful feel. It is the return of romance.
Bring this trend into your wardrobe with a ruffle detail top. The exaggerated ruffle neckline draws the eye, and is perfectly balanced with a longer length to be worn as a dress or long top. Top by Richard Nicoll, available at People Tree.
20
Jan
Eco Chic Fashions is an environmental fashion show that incorporates the traditional glamour elements of fashion with a eco-consciousness. Circulating through the better part of Asia, it is now set to showcase in Geneva this week, January 20- 21st.
Bridging the gap between mainstream fashion and ecofashion, this event is attracting designers from all backgrounds including Diane von Furstenberg.
The video above gives a great overview for why ecofashion is important and why the fashion industry is moving towards more sustainable practices.
14
Jan
Cast your vote for the Observer Ethical Awards 2010. Go to the Ethical Awards homepage to read about the categories, prizes and way to register and nominate the brands and people you think are making a difference.
11
Jan
The average American throws away 68 pounds of clothing and textiles each year.
07
Jan
Being the crafty and conscious human beings we are, it was inevitable that we would evolve in our use and re-use of clothing. We are loving the very personal approach by reknit, where you send in your old sweater and it is turned into a scarf.
Here’s the tag line: “This month, my mom will turn your old sweater into a new scarf.”
Brilliant. Thanks to Josh Spear for posting and sharing this sustainable fashion resource.
29
Dec
On average, women eat 7 pounds of lipstick a year- YUCK! This video certainly makes a point- and a very realistic one.
23
Dec
The high waisted trend is crossing all the boundaries. Use it to create a classic lady-like look or an en vogue rocker ensemble. Either way, you will be happy you can draw on the high waisted skirt for an updated look to interpret to your liking.
The featured collection on BTC Elements, called Raw Earth Wild Sky, has just the skirt to build in as a staple to your wardrobe. Made with 90% organic cotton, and 10% spandex to give it the necessary stretch and shape, the skirt is also made in Los Angeles, California.
16
Dec
Online vintage shopping at its best! The Chic and Seek website offers an assortment of designer goods that are ready for another go around. Scoop up a classic dress for the holiday season, or some staple basics to invest in your wardrobe- like the fabulous Alexander McQueen coat pictured above.
The tide flows both ways as well- so if you have some designer pieces that you are ready to get rid of, make sure to contact the buyers at Chic and Seek, and you can put that money towards your next purchase.
