#Transparency

Published by celestynabrozek on February 08, 2010

Transparency is trending! An it’s especially important in green design!
I think transparency and openness are some of the most important aspects of sustainable fashion. There are a lot of steps from fiber to finished garment on the supply and production chain of a typical T-shirt…it get’s complicated really fast! No wonder consumers are left in the dark. What’s the solution?

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Vintage is a word – Frursday is less so

Published by celestynabrozek on February 05, 2010

Okay, to be honest, I’m a fairly recent covert to vintage. It challenges me, which I love. It’s true that working a vintage piece, especially a semi-out-there one, into a cohesive look is not an easy task. I love how outrageous some of the pieces are, and how timeless others can be.

Sometimes, the best way to ease into vintage is with accessories. After shoes, my favorite accessory is a belt. It is unparallelled for tying a look together or for tweaking a silhouette. So today we explore belts. WIN ONE ON FACEBOOK!!!

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Unu: “sentimental reasons”

Published by celestynabrozek on February 03, 2010

I am so glad I stumbled on this little company because their core philosophy reveals one of the key factors that differentiates green design from mass-produced, anonymous merchandise.

The idea of the singularity of an item that is brought about by a unique history, or as Unu puts it ” the narratives of its creation” is so important to green design. Because if we create, own and love irreplaceable items, then we won’t be so cavalier about disposing of them!

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Fair Trade Demystified

Published by celestynabrozek on February 01, 2010

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend.

Today I wanted to clarify what the heck fair trade means. We all trust that its a good thing and consequently try to buy fair trade when we can, but what concretely does it mean?

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Vintage Fridays Begin!

Published by celestynabrozek on January 28, 2010

I know – it’s not Friday. So sue me for not being able to wait another second to introduce you to my nefarious plan.
Here’s the deal: As of right now, barring any drastic and immediate changes to the green fashion landscape, the best way to dress green is to get your clothes second-hand. You totally [...]

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glam is green!

Published by celestynabrozek on January 27, 2010

Not only is she dazzling beautiful, but she is the queen of putting together a look! Best of all, she’s always draped in her own designs, most often opulent jewelry crafted from one of a kind vintage treasures, sometimes in vintage custom tinted sunglasses, and every once in a while in a stunning glamour-wrap, made from vintage kimonos. If you’re hearing the word “vintage” a lot, it’s no coincidence.

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Outsa-wha?!?!

Published by celestynabrozek on January 26, 2010

There are some blogs that you just have to know about. You just do.
Today I introduce you to the Empress of DIY, upcycling and “trashion.” Trust me, normally I’m kind of a snob about upcycling but Outsapop gets inspiration straight from the catwalks.
Viva la tasteful upcycle!

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You are the voice of fashion.

Published by celestynabrozek on January 25, 2010

Hello all! Sorry for the gap in posting! We missed you, but we’re back now, rarin’ to go for the new year.

Fashion is usually thought of as frivolous and meaningless, but I came across an interesting quote to the contrary on one of my FAVORITE street style blogs, Hel-looks.

I get that it’s fun to express ourselves with clothes, but do we have an actual responsibility to consider our dress an extension or expression of our personality?

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Knit-picky: with love from the Andes!

Published by celestynabrozek on December 25, 2009

The companies featured today are absolutely amazing – their product is exquisite, but so is their commitment to preserving traditional methods and materials. Every piece is so unique and special it makes me want to stop what I’m doing and jump on a plane to start a llama farm in the Andes, stat. Don’t think I don’t mean it.

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What I Want For Christmas: Crossley

Published by celestynabrozek on December 21, 2009

It’s Italian, so why am I surprised? But it’s so beautiful and so innovative too! For this collection, the designer took denim and recycled the fiber into jersey for their BEE YOU TEE Full garments.
How can I not swoon when the first line on their about page is: The Crossley line for 2009 relies on total environmental respect?

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The Semantics of Sustainability

Published by Vanessa Brunner on December 21, 2009

What does the word sustainability mean to you?
It’s relatively straightforward, according to Merriam Webster. But when you apply that term to a certain industry or facet of your life, this simple definition can twist and turn.

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