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14 Sexy Sustainable Men’s Undies to Light Your Fire on Valentine’s Day

Jasmin Malik Chua — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:17 +0000

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Honest By: A Game-Changing Label That Offers Supply-Chain Transparency

Kirin Rinehart — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:00:30 +0000

Bruno Pieters wants you to pay attention to the man behind the curtain. The award-winning designer, formerly of Hugo from Hugo Boss, is launching a ballsy new clothing brand and e-tailer that promotes complete transparency in price and manufacturing. Honest By, according to Pieters, is the first company in the world to give customers a full cost breakdown of its products—the sartorial equivalent of speaking stark-naked in front of a crowded room. Pieters conceived of Honest By while on sabbatical in southern India, where he observed the way locals grew, wove, and stitched their clothes from sources they could identify. Returning to Antwerp, Pieters decided to explore that degree of transparency with luxury products on an international scale.

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Mariclaro Upcycles Car Upholstery, Air Bags Into Durable Carryalls

Jasmin Malik Chua — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:23:42 +0000

Where do exploded air bags go to die? If you ask Mariclaro, they don’t. The Toronto-based accessories label salvages truck tarps, leather upholstery, seat belts, bicycle inner tubes, boat sails, and yes, exploded air bags, to create a range of road-tested laptop sleeves, messenger bags, briefcases, and backpacks. Of the materials that comprise each piece, roughly 99 percent was landfill-bound, according to co-founders Sven Schlegel and Willa Murray, who intercept the materials within 300 miles of their workshop. (“1 percent is made of notions and our logo, still unavailable in recycled,” Schlegel says.)

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7 Eco-Friendly (And Mostly Vegan!) Winter Boots to Conquer Snow, Slush

Jasmin Malik Chua — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:00:22 +0000

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Made in Forest Hills: MoMA-Inspired Bow Ties Recycled From Trash

Amanda Coen — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:00:13 +0000

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MaXhosa by Laduma Offers Eco-Knits That Sustain South African Traditions

Amanda Coen — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:00:48 +0000

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Fonderie 47 Recycles Confiscated AK-47 Rifles Into Luxurious Jewelry

Helen Morgan — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 18:00:32 +0000

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7 Eco-Fashion Flash Sale Websites for Everyday Green Deals

Nicole Abene — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:00:52 +0000

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Snap Up a Pair of Handwoven Suspenders From NYC’s Textile Arts Center

Jasmin Malik Chua — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:00:37 +0000

These suspenders aren’t just for holding pants up. Handwoven by staff members at the Textile Arts Center in New York City, the one-of-a-kind pieces also support arts education at the organization, which hosts classes, workshops, and events for fiber-obsessed and fiber-curious alike. Each one is fully adjustable with an elastic back piece for extra stretch. They’re also available in kid’s sizes to keep smaller slacks in check.

+ Handwoven Suspenders $55
+ Textile Arts Center

Timberland Debuts Foldable Hiking Shoe Made From Recycled Materials

Amanda Coen — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:00:09 +0000

Timberland has created a hiking shoe so lightweight and flexible, you can zip it into itself for space-saving storage. Easier on the eye (and foot) than Crocs or flip-flops, the Men’s Radler Trail Camp weighs a mere 9 ounces, making it easy to clip to a carabiner on your backpack when not in use. In addition to a water-repellent ripstop upper and a fleece-lined footbed, the shoe also boasts a 42 percent recycled-rubber lug outsole for extra traction, whether you’re tramping around the great outdoors or relaxing by the campfire after a hard day’s hike.

+ Men’s Radler Trail Camp $65
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Save $5 on Select John Bartlett “Tiny Tim” Vegan Sweaters—Today Only!

Yuka Yoneda — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:00:47 +0000

If you’re looking for a gift that will have your favorite dog-lover howling with delight, may we suggest this delightfully season-appropriate heather plum thermal by John Bartlett? It’s made of a blend of organic cotton, recycled polyester, and rayon for the NYC label’s Tiny Tim Rescue Fund, which means that 10 percent of each sale will go to rescuing dogs from high-kill shelters and placing them in forever homes. And if you need another reason to give one of these cozy tops —or snag one for yourself—Ecouterre readers can save $5 on any “Tiny Tim” Cyber Week purchase for today only. All you need to do is enter code BF27 in your cart when you’re done shopping.

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Get a “Behind the Seams” Look at Billykirk’s American-Made Leather Goods

Amanda Coen — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:00:51 +0000

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Ringo Starr Designs Timberland Earthkeepers Boot to Benefit WaterAid

Jasmin Malik Chua — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:00:31 +0000

Timberland is getting a little help from its friends—ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, to be precise. The shoemaker has announced the launch of “Canvas That Cares,” a new program to raise funds for charity through the auction of custom-designed Earthkeepers boots. The inaugural edition of 75 shoes will feature original “peace sign” artwork by Starr, along with a rare, personal signature from the notorious autograph-refuser. Clad in leather and Bionic canvas, derived in part from recycled plastic bottles, the boots are destined to become instant collectibles, particularly because they’re available in a single size: Starr’s own men’s size 8.

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18 Vegan Shoe Brands That Are Eco-Friendly and Ethical, to Boot

Jasmin Malik Chua — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:55 +0000

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TOMS Debuts Limited-Edition “Movember” Shoes to Spotlight Men’s Cancer

Amanda Coen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:55 +0000

Move over, ladies; TOMS has launched a limited-edition range of shoes to draw attention to cancers affecting men, specifically prostate cancer. The “Movember” movement, a mashup of “November” and the slang term for “mustache,” typically involves clean-shaven men sprouting facial hair over the course of 30 days to raise funds and awareness for men’s health. TOMS’s Movember collection, which includes Classic and Botas styles for men and women, features tiny embroidered “mo’s” designed to start conversations about an oft-neglected issue.

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14 Eco-Friendly Men’s Trench Coats, Jackets, Parkas for Fall Rambles

Jasmin Malik Chua — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:00:33 +0000

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John Bartlett Thinks Cruelty-Free Fashion is Going to the Dogs (Literally!)

Yuka Yoneda — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 18:00:05 +0000

John Bartlett is a New York fashion designer with not one but two Council of Fashion Designers of America awards under his belt, along with such titles as Swarovski Best Newcomer and the American Apparel and Footwear Association Designer of the Year. Equally known for his love of animals and yen for classic American sportswear, Bartlett has worked alongside animal-rights organizations like the Humane Society of the United States and the North Shore Animal League to spread awareness about the welfare of our critter pals. We recently caught up with the designer to talk about the looks he showcased at the Healthy Food in Fashion fall gala, why he chose to embrace vegan fashion, and his new “Tiny Tim” collection, a series of comfy basics for men, women, and children that donates 10 percent of each sale to helping shelter dogs like Bartlett’s three-legged best friend (and the line’s namesake).

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Would You Pay $300,000 for a T-Shirt If It Helped Starving Children in Africa?

Amanda Coen — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 20:00:23 +0000

Is $300,000 for a T-shirt unreasonable if it’s for a good cause? Threadless doesn’t think so. The community-based T-shirt manufacturer linked arms with branding firm BBH New York and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to launch “Good Shirts,” a line of tees to raise money for famine- and drought-affected communities in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Dijbouti. Designed by New York art collective (and real-life couple) Christine and Justin Gignac, the shirts have a unique pricing structure that matches the cost of the aid item it depicts, from $18.57 for three insecticide-treated mosquito nets to $300,000 for a cargo flight that relays critical supplies.

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“Dead Men’s Patterns” Features Bespoke Garment Patterns of the Dearly Departed

Yuka Yoneda — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:30 +0000

It’s been said that dead men tell no tales, but would they stay equally mum about their tailoring? For artist Hormazd Narielwalla, author of the limited-edition book Dead Men’s Patterns, the tissue-paper templates that bespoke tailors fastidiously preserve speak volumes about the gents they’re modeled after, even long after they’ve shuffled off the mortal coil. Narielwalla discovered his first “dead man’s pattern”—carefully folded and marked with “dead for ten years”—during an apprenticeship with Dege & Skinner on Savile Row early in his career. The book chronicles Narielwalla’s experiences with these archived scraps of paper, which were utilitarian in life but are now a poignant memento of a man’s relationship with his tailor. They’re quite beautiful, albeit in a creepy, voyeuristic kinda way.

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PACT Launches Organic Cotton Men’s Socks, Made With Wind Power

Jasmin Malik Chua — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:00:10 +0000

First undies, then T-shirts, now socks—is PACT on a mission to clothe every inch of our bodies in its cause-related wares? Not that we’re complaining: The label’s organic-cotton men’s socks, which debuted on Thursday, are responsibly knit in a 100 percent wind-powered factory, which uses 46 percent less energy than an equivalent facility. The first collection features designs inspired by artwork from Creative Growth, the world’s oldest and largest art center to serve artists with developmental, mental, and physical disabilities. (A portion of proceeds will benefit the organization.) And ladies, if you’re feeling left out, fret not. A women’s line is set to launch in November.

+ Men’s Socks $10
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14 Eco-Friendly Men’s Boots For Ushering Fall

Mike Chino — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:00:50 +0000

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The Social Studio: A Fashion Label That Trains, Employs Australia’s Refugees

Kelly Elkin — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 19:00:47 +0000

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OAT Debuts World’s First Certified-Biodegradable Leather Sneakers

Jasmin Malik Chua — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:00:10 +0000

The Dutch label that invented a sneaker that sprouts flowers is gunning for another first: the world’s premier certified-biodegradable leather shoe. OAT’s new “Limited Skin” collection is a series of vividly hued high- and low-tops lined with organic-cotton fleece and soft pique cotton. The leathers, a product of Hulshof Royal Dutch Tanneries in Lichtenvoorde, are tanned using nontoxic agents and 100 percent biodegradable when you bury them underground.

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New Balance Creates NewSky Sneaker From 95% Recycled Plastic Bottles

Lori Zimmer — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:32 +0000

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Levi’s, Filson Collaborate on Heritage Workwear Made in the U.S.A.

Mike Chino — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:00:34 +0000

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