| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Oct 2, 2008 at 12:00 pm by Allison McCarthy Get Yourself Good What on earth could Joe Boxer founder Nick Graham and Goodwill have in common? The answer: sustainable chic. Thrift stores, secondhand, vintage - these are all words engraved into the eco bible, but they’re old news. And that’s where Graham comes in. Last year, he partnered with Goodwill Industries to launch William Good (how clever), a line of reconstructed “designer” pieces made from secondhand castoffs. Prices range from $15 to $300 (far more than what we expect to see on Goodwill tags), but I’d rather spend a little more for these one-of-a-kind “designer thrift” creations. Currently available at select San Francisco Bay Area retailers, Goodwill stores, and on eBay, there are plans for expansion nationwide. Beyond the obvious environmental benefits of saving discarded clothing from landfills, Goodwill and the William Good project create jobs for individuals with disadvantages and disabilities. Enough said - I’m running to get myself some Good. Related Posts ↓ |
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| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Oct 1, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Bellissima Fall Collection You may remember Bellissima earrings from Kim’s post back in April, but we wanted to give designer Sarah Bridger a mention again now that her fall collection has been released. I find the pearl necklace ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 16, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Teal for Two EcoSalon’s fabulous editor, Sara, will occasionally send me links to eco-fashion finds that she thinks are special. I love Sara’s taste, especially in dresses, so I was excited to share this pick with everyone. The ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 15, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Fall Fashion Trend: Head Gear The fall fashion pages are spilling over with fancy headgear and we found the perfect new designer to dress your tresses. Personally, I'm not one for the princess touch, but bolder eco fashionistas will love this trend. Nico Lopez, the ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Sep 9, 2008 at 9:00 am by Allison McCarthy Vintage Legend? Urban Outfitters' Urban Renewal I’ve always been a vintage devotee. In high school when everyone was conforming to the Gap and J. Crew mainstream, I was hunting for unique, secondhand finds. Over the years, I’ve matured from polyester hippie button-downs and lilac corduroys to Prada trenches and Dior skirts. I’m willing to pay a pretty penny for a rare designer find – ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Aug 28, 2008 at 5:00 am by Allison McCarthy Flower Power I’m not usually a girly girl, but lately I’ve been getting in touch with my floral side. Stuck in the rut of San Francisco’s foggy "summer", I needed to find a way to bring some sunshine into my wardrobe. Kim White’s vintage floral bags are my bright solution ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Sep 18, 2008 at 5:00 am by Tina McCarthy From Fashion Accessory to Floor Mat Your favorite leather belt has seen better days. It’s looking pretty shabby, and you have to hold your breath in order to get it buckled just so. If you’re thinking about tossing it in the trash, resourceful designer Inghua Ting would have none of that. When your old belts no longer fit around your waist, it’s no excuse ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 8, 2008 at 5:00 am by Luanne Bradley Blended for the Patio Backyard bars may be as passe as Webber kettles but I still cling to both as symbols of putting on the dog when friends come over for a summer barbecue. The retro Sydney Bar ($749) and Barstool ($249) at West Elm reminds me so much of Wendy Klein's backyard oasis in the early 60s, which was my ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 5, 2008 at 5:00 am by Luanne Bradley A Greener Lawn Chair Would you pay $2500 for a folding lawn chair? How 'bout if the vinyl and aluminum tube web chair you knew as a kid was replaced with sophisticated leather webbing and a shiny mirror polished frame? Huh? How 'bout it? I would have to fold when comes to coughing up the cash for the updated version by ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| DECOR / ECOSALON HOME Aug 4, 2008 at 4:00 am by Luanne Bradley Go Vintage with Pendelton Pendelton blankets evoke so many vivid images from cabins of the rustic Old West to cowboy-themed boy's rooms of the 50s and the warm decor of upscale A-frame mountain homes in Lake Tahoe. I bought my first Pendelton while spending a brisk winter in Georgetown. The orange and taupe print ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |