Category Archives: Eco-Fashion

SATARA: FAIRTRADE BEAUTY

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Johanna Björk

As increasingly cold winds are blowing through the streets of NY, I find myself longing for the warm breeze of summer. Satara is both fairtrade fashion label and NGO. The collection, designed by Dutch designer Moniek van Erven, is made … Continue reading →

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DAD’S PANTS

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Johanna Björk

These pants used to belong to my dad, before they found a new home in my closet. I’ve had the belt since my pre-teen days. The transparent top with a strategically placed opaque panel was bought at H&M like 15 … Continue reading →

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LOUP CHARMANT

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Johanna Björk

I love everything from Loup Charmant. And I adore this collage. Every girl should have at least one pair of bloomers!

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UPSTATE/RAW

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Johanna Björk

New at NYC eco-boutique Kaight, from Upstate. The three Brooklyn-based designers behind the line have launched a series of scarves and wraps fashioned in the Japanese tradition shibori. Using natural indigo dyes on raw silk, the designers hand-dye each piece … Continue reading →

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YESTERDAY’S NEWS ON THE RUNWAY

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Johanna Björk

I’m sort of obsessed with paper dresses. These are made from recycled newspaper and were shown last week in NYC as part of the Do-Gooder Design Challenge, sponsored by Yesterday’s News® brand cat litter. Now, what does cat litter have … Continue reading →

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