October 1, 2009
by fashionpulse
You’ve seen these new eco-friendly fashion lines and products right? All promising that they’re saving the Red Woods and Polar Bears but we found a line that isn’t trying to save the world, they’re only trying to “produce the highest quality clothing possible while making conscious choices to minimize [the] impact to the planet.” Sounds pretty good to us! Degree 6 Clothing, is a sustainable apparel line for men, women and children that focuses on two of the world’s pressing environmental issues: water conservation and carbon emissions.
That’s why Degree 6 refuses to manufacture their T-shirts with cotton because of the excessive waste of water, and instead uses bamboo fabric, conserving almost 35 gallons of water in the process! Not to mention that dense bamboo forests absorb 35% more carbon monoxide than equivalent stands of trees. But other than materials, Degree 6 also uses recycled shipping materials and hybrid delivery vehicles. More than their eco-friendliness Degree 6 produces effortlessly sexy pieces, like the Bamboo Boyfriend T, $92, that has the slouchy, off-the shoulder neckline that you crave. Since Degree 6 Clothing is taking its steps to reduce their carbon footprint, the rest is up to you.
- -Jaimie Sanita
September 10, 2009
by fashionpulse
Get your eco on!
Factio Magazine checks out The GreenShows Eco-Fashion Week,eco-friendly fashion during #NYFW!
Fashion Pulse Daily found another reason to go organic: Russell Organics body products are luxurious and good for your body, and the environment.
Looking Sharp! fell in love with Pittsburgh-based eco-designer Kelly Lane’s new collection for fall
Posh Swaps introduces a very stylish alternative to the plastic carrier bag in the post The new ‘it’ bag, a stylish way to swap or shop
Much to Karissa at Prissy Green’s chagrin, she is still breaking out like a teenage boy! See what her new simple, natural solution is, see her day one pictures, and follow her updates, at least every two weeks! And of course find out where you can get it!
Quinta Trends talk to Peruvian designer Andrea Llosa about her eco work
Runway To Retail explosures the YSL Manifesto, which happens to be printed on eco-friendly material!
August 27, 2009
by fashionpulse
Last week my friend Jordana of Clutch22 told me about her friend Sara Seumae of SPUN Organics, knowing that I have an organic tee and tote bag line, and am generally into and love organic products. I was so smitten with Sara’s story and her line that I automatically considered it a must for Fashion Pulse Daily (and my wardrobe)! SPUN launched in February of 2008 in Seattle, WA after about a year of r&d to find the perfect combination of functional, affordable, and organic materials and design.
Each item is made in the United States of only high quality certified organic cotton which is also dyed with environmentally safe, low–impact fiber reactive dyeing processes. As a person who has sought out, and accomplished this as a designer, I must tell you that its not easy, or cheap to do, and the easy route would be to get items made abroad, and forget about everything else. But little by little, the trailblazers that do take the road less traveled will make choosing organic, choosing domestic manufacturing and environmentally friendly dyes a no-brainer. Back to SPUN: the styles currently offered are versatile fashion basics that can easily translate from the 9-5 to any event or get-together you’d like it to! My favorites are the Diane Wrap Dress ($95) and the Boat Neck Dress ($65). Says SPUN fonder, Sara Seumae, of the brand’s mission, “I am a firm believer that we, as consumers, can help change how things are done by choosing with our wallets. I choose to keep manufacturing in the US and use 100% certified organic cotton. I also try to make it as affordable as possible because I want eco fashion to be accessible to everyone.”
This idea has definitely been catching on; the brand has been featured on Stylist, Sprig, and EcoStiletto, and we have a feeling that Spun has the makings to evolve into a major eco-brand, giving a boost to organic cotton’s reputation and proving that going green can be affordable, and of course, fashionable.
-Julia DiNardo
