About the Author
WHO: Johanna Björk
WHAT: I'm an urban dweller, designer, writer, foodie, environmental activist, eco-fashionista & Publisher of Goodlifervpn canada
WHERE: NYC-
Category Archives: Trends
SNEAK PEEK: SWEDISH HASBEENS COLLECTION S/S 11
It’s no secret that I love Swedish Hasbeens. Today, the company announced their new Summer/Spring Collection, and it looks very promising! The new collection combines natural materials with the “freedom of the 60s, the style and consciousness of the 70s … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Eco-Fashion, I Heart, Trends
Tagged Aida Chehrehgosha, Bold Faces, campaign, clogs, exclusive preview, new collection, shoes, sneak peak, SS11, Summer/Spring 11, sustainability, Swedish Hasbeens
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BLUE KNITS
Somehow, I found myself inside H&M on Friday night. While struggling to find my way out, I couldn’t help but notice these blue cozy-looking things on a rack. I’ve been kind of skeptical toward the whole knit-tights-as-pants thing going on, … Continue reading
Posted in In My Closet, NYC, Outfits, Trends
Tagged black, blue, In My Closet, knit tights, NYC, outfit
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KÅNKEN
I have wanted one of these Kånken backpacks from Fjällräven for so long. Think I remember having a green or red one of these as a kid, most children growing up in Sweden in the 80s probably did, but I … Continue reading
Posted in I Heart, In My Closet, NYC, Sweden, Trends
Tagged birthday, Fjällräven, In My Closet, Kånken, new, present
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LOUBOUTIN ECOTRASH
Christian Louboutin’s ecotrash pump is back. This time with a peep-toe and leopard heel. Since it’s made from trash, each pair is one of a kind. All of them, however, have a 6″ (150mm) heel. Eco-sexy! Or, maybe not..? I … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Eco-Fashion, News & Views, Trends
Tagged Christian Louboutin, eco fashion, ecotrash, opinion, pumps
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THE FUTURE OF ECO-FASHION
Heritage brands, waterless dyes, upcycling, zero-waste pattern-making and the rise of open-source collaboration — topics I touch of in this article I wrote for the latest issue of Coco Eco Magazine (download a pdf here). As usual, I have more … Continue reading
Posted in Design, Eco-Fashion, Goodlifer, Trends, Work
Tagged Coco Eco Magazine, eco fashion, fashion, Goodlifer, heritage brands, Trends, upcycling, work, writing, zero-waste
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