Archive for the 'Clothing' Category

The Green Garmento – Reusable Dry Cleaning Bags

Monday, November 17th, 2008

You’ve stocked up on reusable bags for shopping but what about the dry cleaning? Sure, when lugging your clothes to the cleaners it’s easy to use a bag from home but what about when you pick up your clothes and they are housed in multiple single use bags? Enter The Green Garmento.

Essentially it’s the same thing as a suit bag provided by department stores, but it’s designed for your local cleaner to use when packing your goods for the trip home. For just $9.99, it seems like a pretty good deal to me.

The Green Garmento website

Nike Rolls Out Considered Line for Spring 2009

Thursday, October 30th, 2008


More than a decade in the making, Nike has finally incorporated the Considered line in each of its six business units: basketball, running, soccer, women’s training, men’s training and sportswear, tennis, and ACG.

As part of the Considered program roadmap, Nike plans to have all footwear meet basic standards by 2011, all apparel by 2015, and equipment by 2020. Reaching these goals will mean a 17 percent reduction in the company’s supply chain waste.

Press release from Nike

Kayu Bamboo Sunglasses. One Sight-Restoring Surgery for Each Pair Purchased

Monday, October 20th, 2008


Sunglasses are a key tool in protecting your eyes from sunlight, but they can also be a savior for those with no sight at all. Kayu is offering one sight-restoring surgery to a person in the developing world for every pair sold.

Not only do you get some slick sunglasses, but you are giving someone else the gift of sight! Not a bad way to spend $180.

Kayu website

Payless ShoeSource to Launch Green Shoe Line

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Besides a few niche players in the industry, and half-hearted efforts from some of the larger players in the space, eco-friendly shoes have been slow to find their way onto store shelves. Well, those days are about to come to an end.

Starting early next year, consumers will be able to choose from styles in the new green shoe line from Payless ShoeSource. The line is going to be “on-trend” and updated seasonally with average prices coming in at the $30 mark.

Press release from Payless

Luxury Watches Crafted from 1942 WWII Airplane

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Bremont, the luxury watch maker, has unveiled a new line of limited edition watches made in part from materials saved from the restoration of a 1942 Spitfire war plane. The famous plane was responsible for shooting down six German aircrafts in one day and has been featured in films including Pearl Harbor.

Each hand crafted watch is unique and parts of the old plane are used in the dial and movement.

Press release (pdf) from Bremont and story from Style.com

Inventory Liquidation! All Laurenceleste Organic Children’s Clothing Just $10!

Wednesday, July 30th, 2008

Selling out remaining inventory is a bit of a hassle so we are practically giving away the final items to clear out our incredible collection of boys and girls organic cotton children’s clothing from Laurenceleste and Bossy Baby. All items on the site are just $10!

No more complaining that going green is too expensive. Supplies are extremely limited so order soon.

Children’s clothing from Pangaya

Upcycling is Latest Trend to Open Consumer’s Wallets

Monday, June 30th, 2008

“Reuse” is a key component of keeping waste out of landfills and slowing down the production of new stuff. The official term for the industry that is reusing castoffs to create “new” versions is “Upcycling”. Think of it as a fancy word for turning $5 sweatshirts into $100 sweatshirts.

Story from MSNBC

Save $116 on Stewart+Brown Yammu Short Pants!

Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Our woven line from Stewart+Brown combines finely tailored and classic designs, made from premium surplus wool. Fully lined, these pieces mix tradition with novelty. Design details include buckles, embroidery, draping lines, and unique pockets. By using surplus material, we transform factory waste into fashionable everyday items.

Marked down from $196, these beautiful pants are just $80! No coupon required but discount ends tomorrow.

Stewart+Brown Yammu Short Pants

Vibram FiveFingers Vegan Footwear

Thursday, June 12th, 2008


Named by Time magazine as one of the best innovations of 2007, the Vibram line of footwear is certainly different. These vegan-friendly socks/shoes/whatevers allow you to get the barefoot experience without the worry of hurting your feet.

According to the website, the FiveFingers can be used for running, water sports, hiking, and yoga.

Vibram website (via @brianshaler)

Save 40% on Eco-Chic Fashions from Grace & Cello

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008


Grace & Cello has been extremely popular since being added to the store but we’ve got a few items in stock and we need to blow them out before closing our virtual doors. Lucky for you, that means all Grace & Cello clothing for women is on sale at 40% off retail! You don’t even need a coupon.

From shorts and skirts to jackets for work, Grace & Cello has a great mix of contemporary pieces for summer and fall.

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