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Barneys “Go Green Go(es)” to Tokyo with British Model-Turned-Designer Agyness Deyn

March 2, 2010

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British model Agyness Deyn with her preferred mode of transportation. Credit: David Vasiljevic, Vogue

Barneys‘ environmental campaign “Go Green Go” has joined forces with British model, fashion designer, and cycling aficionado Agyness Deyn on a collection of sustainable clothing. A portion of proceeds will be donated towards the planting of trees in inner Mongolia, <a href="http://www.wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/barneys-japan-tea…Read the full story on TreeHugger

Rubber Wallets Made From Inner Tubes are Nearly Indestructible

February 26, 2010

It’s been a while since I’ve posted on anything fashion-oriented. But I was browsing over at Wired when these slick wallets caught my eye, and they definitely deserve a shout out. Made from old bicycle inner-tubes, with felt and fabric sections added on, the wallets are said to feel so far from the rubber materials they started out as that they actually feel closer to velvet to the touch. Oh yeah, and they’re almost indestructible. More pics after the jump.
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New York Fashion Week: C. Marchuska Fall 2010 (Photos)

February 22, 2010

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C. Marchuska at New York Fashion Week, fall 2010. Credit: Arthur Eisenberg

C. Marchuska closed out the GreenShows at New York Fashion Week, Wednesday night with a sustainable collection of wearable, affordable, and versatile looks for fall 2010. Former Wall Street execs, Christine Marchuska and Brooke Bresnan manufacture their chic garments in New York City. Click th…Read the full story on TreeHugger