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Sendra Footwear
(10 November 2009) - by Tisha Leung A 250-step process, Sendra crafts their boots today exactly how the Spanish brand started making them in 1913. Over the past 96 years, the Almansa-based label has outfitted the military, equestrians, farmers and the fashion crowd in their durable footwear—each boot built using Goodyear Welt construction. Named for the inventor and son of Charles Goodyear, the double-stitch construction layers soft cork injected...
(10 November 2009) - by Tisha Leung A 250-step process, Sendra crafts their boots today exactly how the Spanish brand started making them in 1913. Over the past 96 years, the Almansa-based label has outfitted the military, equestrians, farmers and the fashion crowd in their durable footwear—each boot built using Goodyear Welt construction. Named for the inventor and son of Charles Goodyear, the double-stitch construction layers soft cork injected...
Il Sistema Degli Oggetti
(06 November 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab Borrowed from the 1968 revolutionary book—"The System of Objects"—written by sociologist Jean Baudrillard, Italian fashion label Il Sistema degli Oggetti conceptually links to the French master by creating fashion-forward clothing designed to last. The ambitious young designers aim to "create an encyclopedia of clothing," each with their underlying value that "every garment has the ambition of living forever."...
(06 November 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab Borrowed from the 1968 revolutionary book—"The System of Objects"—written by sociologist Jean Baudrillard, Italian fashion label Il Sistema degli Oggetti conceptually links to the French master by creating fashion-forward clothing designed to last. The ambitious young designers aim to "create an encyclopedia of clothing," each with their underlying value that "every garment has the ambition of living forever."...
Contour Blinds
(05 November 2009) - by Richard Prime The humble window blind usually ranks low when it comes to exciting interior design, but Contour Blinds reinvent the concept by making them gorgeous and tweaking their function. The project of London-based designer Helena Karelson, she debuted them at London's latest Design Festival. Born of a fascination with light and "the relationship between form and shadow," in full show the blinds fan...
(05 November 2009) - by Richard Prime The humble window blind usually ranks low when it comes to exciting interior design, but Contour Blinds reinvent the concept by making them gorgeous and tweaking their function. The project of London-based designer Helena Karelson, she debuted them at London's latest Design Festival. Born of a fascination with light and "the relationship between form and shadow," in full show the blinds fan...
Shwood Sunglasses: The Govy
(27 October 2009) - by Adrienne So Shwood, the new Portland label making classic frames out of wood, recently launched their latest model, the Govy (pictured above). Refining the retro looks of the Canby (below), their first pair, this new edition has a lighter, slimmer silhouette and comes in zebrawood. The Canby, which debuted in July 2009, is available in zebrawood, maple or wenge (a dark tropical hardwood). Each...
(27 October 2009) - by Adrienne So Shwood, the new Portland label making classic frames out of wood, recently launched their latest model, the Govy (pictured above). Refining the retro looks of the Canby (below), their first pair, this new edition has a lighter, slimmer silhouette and comes in zebrawood. The Canby, which debuted in July 2009, is available in zebrawood, maple or wenge (a dark tropical hardwood). Each...
Fuzzy Culture Children's Clothing
(21 October 2009) - by Passa Chattra Fuzzy Culture, an independent U.K.-based children's label, mixes natural wools with an urban attitude for a line of colorful tops and beanie hats. Their merino wool comes from sustainable sheep ranches in New Zealand, who take animal welfare seriously. Strong on color and fit too, their designs make for the ultimate in versatility and longevity. The Fuzzy Culture collection won't show signs...
(21 October 2009) - by Passa Chattra Fuzzy Culture, an independent U.K.-based children's label, mixes natural wools with an urban attitude for a line of colorful tops and beanie hats. Their merino wool comes from sustainable sheep ranches in New Zealand, who take animal welfare seriously. Strong on color and fit too, their designs make for the ultimate in versatility and longevity. The Fuzzy Culture collection won't show signs...
Sort of Coal
(07 October 2009) - by Noah Armstrong Founded by Pernille Lembcke and Louise Vilsgaard, Danish brand Sort of Coal focuses on bringing the natural purification power of white charcoal to Western culture with a range of handmade products intended to purify the air without attacking the senses or pollute the environment. Used as a natural purification agent in Japan and Korea for generations, white charcoal's natural toxin absorbing qualities...
(07 October 2009) - by Noah Armstrong Founded by Pernille Lembcke and Louise Vilsgaard, Danish brand Sort of Coal focuses on bringing the natural purification power of white charcoal to Western culture with a range of handmade products intended to purify the air without attacking the senses or pollute the environment. Used as a natural purification agent in Japan and Korea for generations, white charcoal's natural toxin absorbing qualities...
Wataire Atmospheric Water Generator
(22 September 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Collecting moisture from humidity in the air, the Wataire atmospheric water generator can produce four to eight gallons of water daily in a seemingly magical process that eliminates the need for buying and replacing plastic water coolers or bottles. I recently had the chance to learn more about it when I was offered a glass after a rain forest hike in Maui...
(22 September 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Collecting moisture from humidity in the air, the Wataire atmospheric water generator can produce four to eight gallons of water daily in a seemingly magical process that eliminates the need for buying and replacing plastic water coolers or bottles. I recently had the chance to learn more about it when I was offered a glass after a rain forest hike in Maui...
Timberland Mountain Athletics Collection
(25 August 2009) - On a recent morning this Summer I had a chance to explore some unknown areas of Central Park and test the latest footwear from Timberland Mountain Athletics, a relatively new division of the New Hampshire-based footwear brand. Hosted by Jay Steere, Timberland's VP of Product Management and guided by Maia Josebachvili, founder of Urban Escapes, we explored the northernmost portion of the park which...
(25 August 2009) - On a recent morning this Summer I had a chance to explore some unknown areas of Central Park and test the latest footwear from Timberland Mountain Athletics, a relatively new division of the New Hampshire-based footwear brand. Hosted by Jay Steere, Timberland's VP of Product Management and guided by Maia Josebachvili, founder of Urban Escapes, we explored the northernmost portion of the park which...
Out on a Limb
(21 August 2009) - Nestled in the wilds of the 92-acre Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, a new exhibit blends education, entertainment and lessons in environmental sustainability. Called Out on a Limb, it consists of a 450-foot walkway that takes visitors five stories high view from inside the forest canopy. At the center of this spectacle is a 250-year-old Chestnut Oak whose trunk and root structure remain literally untouched...
(21 August 2009) - Nestled in the wilds of the 92-acre Morris Arboretum in Philadelphia, a new exhibit blends education, entertainment and lessons in environmental sustainability. Called Out on a Limb, it consists of a 450-foot walkway that takes visitors five stories high view from inside the forest canopy. At the center of this spectacle is a 250-year-old Chestnut Oak whose trunk and root structure remain literally untouched...
Yves Behar x Pact Underwear
(17 August 2009) - Launching today, Pact makes wearing eco-friendly underwear all the more friendly. Partnering with famed industrial designer and futurist Yves Behar, the brand refashions how people perceive apparel in the 21st century by considering every aspect of bringing their product to market through a socially conscious lens, starting with the integration of a social aspect into the design itself. Limned with graphics (see detailed images...
(17 August 2009) - Launching today, Pact makes wearing eco-friendly underwear all the more friendly. Partnering with famed industrial designer and futurist Yves Behar, the brand refashions how people perceive apparel in the 21st century by considering every aspect of bringing their product to market through a socially conscious lens, starting with the integration of a social aspect into the design itself. Limned with graphics (see detailed images...
Ipath Footwear
(10 August 2009) - Steadily gaining notoriety for their office-to-skate-park kicks, Ipath has ramped up their Spring 2010 collection by expanding their line of classic eco-friendly shoes. The label's mainstay model, the Cat, receives a streamlined update by proffering a Wallaby look without feeling clunky. The suede or hemp uppers provide more room for movement. Similarly attractive, the Langston features a muted color palette which makes it suitable...
(10 August 2009) - Steadily gaining notoriety for their office-to-skate-park kicks, Ipath has ramped up their Spring 2010 collection by expanding their line of classic eco-friendly shoes. The label's mainstay model, the Cat, receives a streamlined update by proffering a Wallaby look without feeling clunky. The suede or hemp uppers provide more room for movement. Similarly attractive, the Langston features a muted color palette which makes it suitable...
Design Revolution: 100 Products That Empower People
(10 August 2009) - Emily Pilloton's forthcoming book, "Design Revolution: 100 Products That Empower People" drives home the notion that, while going green benefits the environment, the real way to save the planet and ourselves goes beyond just designing biodegradable products and instead involves creating tools for changing the world. Pilloton, former Inhabitat editor who at 26 founded the socially-conscious design firm Project H last year, challenges designers...
(10 August 2009) - Emily Pilloton's forthcoming book, "Design Revolution: 100 Products That Empower People" drives home the notion that, while going green benefits the environment, the real way to save the planet and ourselves goes beyond just designing biodegradable products and instead involves creating tools for changing the world. Pilloton, former Inhabitat editor who at 26 founded the socially-conscious design firm Project H last year, challenges designers...
Native Design
(31 July 2009) - According to David Brown, graphic designer and former president of the Art Center College of Design, "good design is a form of respect on the part of the producer for the person who will eventually spend hard-earned cash on the product, use the product [and] own the product." If so, Native, the latest offering from renowned Melbourne industrial designer Dhiren Bhagwandas, represents truly good...
(31 July 2009) - According to David Brown, graphic designer and former president of the Art Center College of Design, "good design is a form of respect on the part of the producer for the person who will eventually spend hard-earned cash on the product, use the product [and] own the product." If so, Native, the latest offering from renowned Melbourne industrial designer Dhiren Bhagwandas, represents truly good...
Alastair Callender's Soliloquy Super Green Superyacht
(02 July 2009) - Keeping luxury afloat, Alastair Callender's eco-friendly Soliloquy yacht proves that future pleasure vessels can maintain opulence without damaging the earth. At 58 meters long, wind, solar and hybrid marine technologies power the rigid wing yacht, resulting in zero emissions capabilitity, lower fuel costs and a quieter journey. Originally intended for the environmentally conscious crowd, the Soliloquy is attracting attention worldwide not only from activists...
(02 July 2009) - Keeping luxury afloat, Alastair Callender's eco-friendly Soliloquy yacht proves that future pleasure vessels can maintain opulence without damaging the earth. At 58 meters long, wind, solar and hybrid marine technologies power the rigid wing yacht, resulting in zero emissions capabilitity, lower fuel costs and a quieter journey. Originally intended for the environmentally conscious crowd, the Soliloquy is attracting attention worldwide not only from activists...
Lulan Artisans 11°/17° Textile Competition
(23 June 2009) - Lulan Artisans 11°/17° Textile Competition is an avenue for aspiring textile artists to publicize their craftsmanship and be discovered. Founded in 2005 by Eve Blossom as a sustainable textile initiative, Lulan produces handmade high-quality textiles using organic and renewable materials while at the same time providing sustainable income to over 650 artisans throughout Cambodia, India, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Lulan achieves great product diversity...
(23 June 2009) - Lulan Artisans 11°/17° Textile Competition is an avenue for aspiring textile artists to publicize their craftsmanship and be discovered. Founded in 2005 by Eve Blossom as a sustainable textile initiative, Lulan produces handmade high-quality textiles using organic and renewable materials while at the same time providing sustainable income to over 650 artisans throughout Cambodia, India, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam. Lulan achieves great product diversity...
Grain Surfboards
(02 June 2009) - While sheer beauty of the sloping wooden forms is enough to sell us on Grain Surfboards, their non-traditional approach—skipping the foam makeup of other boards in favor of a Northern White Cedar and air composite—makes a pretty good case for them too. The upshot is a gorgeous and sustainable product, made by a couple of East Coast surfers. After years spent riding the waves...
(02 June 2009) - While sheer beauty of the sloping wooden forms is enough to sell us on Grain Surfboards, their non-traditional approach—skipping the foam makeup of other boards in favor of a Northern White Cedar and air composite—makes a pretty good case for them too. The upshot is a gorgeous and sustainable product, made by a couple of East Coast surfers. After years spent riding the waves...
Regenesi Sustainable Products
(26 May 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab Regenesi, a young Italian company founded by Maria Silvia Pazzi, aims to design, manufacture and market original objects produced from recycled materials. Focused on maintaining the same aesthetic and fine quality of Italian design but adding sustainability, Regenesi products are both physically and ethically attractive. While the range spans household objects to fashion accessories, it's united by the...
(26 May 2009) - by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab Regenesi, a young Italian company founded by Maria Silvia Pazzi, aims to design, manufacture and market original objects produced from recycled materials. Focused on maintaining the same aesthetic and fine quality of Italian design but adding sustainability, Regenesi products are both physically and ethically attractive. While the range spans household objects to fashion accessories, it's united by the...
Flip & Tumble Bags
(18 May 2009) - Combining a colorful palette with smart design, Hetal Jariwala and Eva Bauer at Flip & Tumble are doing their part to solve the problem of what to do with bulky canvas totes by introducing a ripstop nylon shopper, similar to our beloved Baggu. Designed to roll up small enough to simply live in purses or messenger bags all the time (they compact to the...
(18 May 2009) - Combining a colorful palette with smart design, Hetal Jariwala and Eva Bauer at Flip & Tumble are doing their part to solve the problem of what to do with bulky canvas totes by introducing a ripstop nylon shopper, similar to our beloved Baggu. Designed to roll up small enough to simply live in purses or messenger bags all the time (they compact to the...
DreamFit Dream Bedding
(13 May 2009) - by Tisha Leung Designed to keep bedding in place, DreamFit's latest additions to their line of bedding textiles stand out not only for their ingenious construction but now also for their eco-friendly factor. Until now the U.S.-based textile manufacturer has primarily produced goods for other high-end brand names but their recent expansion establishes their own sustainable bedding brand. For those who procrastinate in making their...
(13 May 2009) - by Tisha Leung Designed to keep bedding in place, DreamFit's latest additions to their line of bedding textiles stand out not only for their ingenious construction but now also for their eco-friendly factor. Until now the U.S.-based textile manufacturer has primarily produced goods for other high-end brand names but their recent expansion establishes their own sustainable bedding brand. For those who procrastinate in making their...
Bamboo Bike Studio
(01 May 2009) - If Robinson Crusoe were to have a bike, today he would have made it at Bamboo Bikes Studio. The weekend workshop allows you to build your own bamboo dream bike, helping out Mother Nature while kitting yourself out with a sustainable, one-of-a-kind bicycle. Bamboo Bikes' mission is pretty simple. Their goal is to provide cyclists the experience of building their own ride from scratch,...
(01 May 2009) - If Robinson Crusoe were to have a bike, today he would have made it at Bamboo Bikes Studio. The weekend workshop allows you to build your own bamboo dream bike, helping out Mother Nature while kitting yourself out with a sustainable, one-of-a-kind bicycle. Bamboo Bikes' mission is pretty simple. Their goal is to provide cyclists the experience of building their own ride from scratch,...
Boxed Water Is Better
(19 March 2009) - With Boxed Water Is Better, the only thing you're really consuming is the water itself. A new brand—and concept—Boxed Water has successfully taken the bottled water phenomenon to eco-friendly heights. They've lowered the carbon footprint by shipping their unfilled recyclable containers flat to the water source, keeping the cargo pollution to a minimum while maximizing the capabilities of the carton, which can be broken...
(19 March 2009) - With Boxed Water Is Better, the only thing you're really consuming is the water itself. A new brand—and concept—Boxed Water has successfully taken the bottled water phenomenon to eco-friendly heights. They've lowered the carbon footprint by shipping their unfilled recyclable containers flat to the water source, keeping the cargo pollution to a minimum while maximizing the capabilities of the carton, which can be broken...
Raeburn Autumn/Winter 2009 Collection
(10 March 2009) - We had the fortunate opportunity to get a glimpse of Raeburn Design's debut of their Autumn/Winter 2009 womenswear collection, which thankfully offers plenty more of their renowned high-end jackets constructed from re-deployed parachutes and military fabrics. Even with carefully considered details like a shower-proof zip front and wind-resistant pockets to keep you going in rainy conditions, more severe weather calls for denser gear. For...
(10 March 2009) - We had the fortunate opportunity to get a glimpse of Raeburn Design's debut of their Autumn/Winter 2009 womenswear collection, which thankfully offers plenty more of their renowned high-end jackets constructed from re-deployed parachutes and military fabrics. Even with carefully considered details like a shower-proof zip front and wind-resistant pockets to keep you going in rainy conditions, more severe weather calls for denser gear. For...
The Green Depot
(06 March 2009) - by Laura Neilson The much-anticipated Green Depot finally opened its doors three weeks ago on Manhattan's Bowery. Given the current economic climate (and the grim predictions concerning consumer spending freezes), it seems pretty risky for any new retail venture start up, but environmentally-focused stores/products seem to be one of the few exceptions. Reuters recently reported that despite the despite the recession, four out of five...
(06 March 2009) - by Laura Neilson The much-anticipated Green Depot finally opened its doors three weeks ago on Manhattan's Bowery. Given the current economic climate (and the grim predictions concerning consumer spending freezes), it seems pretty risky for any new retail venture start up, but environmentally-focused stores/products seem to be one of the few exceptions. Reuters recently reported that despite the despite the recession, four out of five...
Monterey Bay Shores Eco-Development
(25 February 2009) - This spectacular design—still in the works—aims to convert a desolate desert, into a thriving environmental preserve and eco-resort. The building incorporates an astonishing array of green designs, which include a five-acre green roof which supports native species, living walls, botanical and herbal gardens and sustainable green dining. Monterey Bay Shores is being built with the goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 50%. In...
(25 February 2009) - This spectacular design—still in the works—aims to convert a desolate desert, into a thriving environmental preserve and eco-resort. The building incorporates an astonishing array of green designs, which include a five-acre green roof which supports native species, living walls, botanical and herbal gardens and sustainable green dining. Monterey Bay Shores is being built with the goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 50%. In...
Further Soap
(18 February 2009) - by Tamara Warren It all started with a trusty 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D. Out of innocent emissions, Further Soap was born, the first bio-diesel soap to come to the market. The result is a light, lingering product that disinfects and softens overworked hands&mdash perfect for cleansing after tinkering with a fuel tank or for daily use. If you didn’t know any better, it could pass for...
(18 February 2009) - by Tamara Warren It all started with a trusty 1984 Mercedes-Benz 300D. Out of innocent emissions, Further Soap was born, the first bio-diesel soap to come to the market. The result is a light, lingering product that disinfects and softens overworked hands&mdash perfect for cleansing after tinkering with a fuel tank or for daily use. If you didn’t know any better, it could pass for...
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