WORLD
WITH
LOVE
W O R L D W I T H L O V E . C O M
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ECO FASHION S/S 2012
RECYCLE YOUR OLD JEANS
GREENER FENDI
CARE
Jeffery Wang
Venturini Fendi
Stella McCartney
READY-TOWEAR-AWAY
BRAVE GENTLEMAN
FROCK LOS ANGELES
Skillfully crafted paper-fabric
100 percent vegan ties
Victoria Tik
VEGETABLE IVORY
GOODONE
NEW YORK
Ted Muehling
recycled fabrics into one-of-a-kind clothing
Fashion Week
MAGAZINE A collection of good things people are doing with great love from around the world.
discover more at www.worldwithlove.com
SEP/OCT
2011 RECYCLE YOUR OLD JEANS Jeffery Wang
READY-TOWEAR-AWAY
Skillfully crafted paper-fabric
VEGETABLE IVORY
Ted Muehling
GREENER FENDI Venturini Fendi
BRAVE GENTLEMAN 100 percent vegan ties
GOODONE
recycled fabrics into one-of-a-kind clothing
CARE
Stella McCartney
FROCK LOS ANGELES Victoria Tik
NEW YORK Fashion Week
WORLD
WITH
LOVE
W O R L D W I T H L O V E . C O M
W O R L D W I T H L O V E . C O M
SAVING THE EARTH AND LOOKING GOOD!!! The most characteristic aspect of eco-fashion (the manufacture, use, and promotion of sustainable and environmentally conscious products) is by no means a new phenomenon, but rather a continuation of an ongoing history of organic modes of production. The organic movement got its start in the 60s, and among the innovations of this era was an unprecedented push for locally-grown food products free from pesticides or chemicals, eventually expanding into the realm of cosmetics and beyond. It was this 60s movement which helped develop a base for environmental and sustainability concerns in the manufacturing, production, and marketing of goods, contributing substantially to the current trend of ethical consumerism in the world of fashion apparel. Eco-fashion additionally evolved from a history of dedication to fair trade. In the late 1990s, after a huge outburst in activism against sweatshop labor and worker exploitation (most noticeably in 1998, when the Fair Labor Association developed a code of labor practices for apparel companies manufacturing within the States and abroad), many sweatshops operated by large apparel companies were shut down. Thus the seed for eco-fashion was planted.
Kim Kent
The READY-TO-
WEAR-AWAY Dress
The Ready-To-Wear-Away Dress is eco-friendly and green fashion. The dress is the result of a collaboration between couture designer Sylvia Heisel and Paper No. 9‘s Rebecca Cole Marshall. This unique dress is crafted out of a recycled Kraft paper from Paper No. 9 that gives a leather-like look. This paperfabric is then skillfully crafted with a sheath underneath with quotes written by imminent personalities that eventually get revealed as the outer coat of the paper breaks away due to body heat and movement. Heisel has reinvented herself by designing this chic-looking ‘green’ dress that not only looks stylish but also conceals a series of handwritten inspiring quotations from famous artists, writers ranging from Gandhi to Truman Capote.
The designers, came up with an idea to design a dress that reveals hidden inspirational quotations as the dress becomes worn. Body heat & movement enable the dress to reveal a variety of printed words from iconic figures such as Ghandi and rapper Tupac. The Ready-To-Wear-Away Dress is a modern example of the ever-changing world of fashion as well as the need to protect the environment. It definitely makes for one good conversation piece. paper-no9.com
FROCK
LOS ANGELES
eco-fashion
FROCK Los Angeles, a sustainable ready-to-wear line by Victoria Tik, was founded in 2009 with a simple mission: to provide women with low-maintenance high fashion. Getting its name from the idea of creating easy, throw on dresses, FROCK Los Angeles’ aim is to offer a modern approach to classic pieces. Every collection is ethically derived from sustainable fabrics such as certified organic cotton, bamboo and soy. FROCK Los Angeles is a company committed to social responsibility, including the use of domestic fabric suppliers, U.S. factories that pay fair wages, and sourcing sustainable and organic fabrics without compromising quality or aesthetics. Each garment is made in California, USA. frockla.com
Curve-hugging dresses made with sustainable jersey knits and spandex.
GOODONE
FASHION
2012 S/S Goodone transforms hand-picked, locally sourced, and recycled fabrics into stunning one-of-a-kind clothing. goodone.co.uk
SAMANTHA PLEET
2012 collection Samantha Pleet presented an green fashion collection for Spring Summer 2012 at New York Fashion Week. The designer kept it simple with silks, organic cotton, and silk linens. “I wanted to keep it really natural, just beautiful fabrics that wear really well and wash easily,” Pleet explains. “Nothing is shiny. Fabrics are muted but really glamorous.” samanthapleet.com
COSTELLO
TAGLIAPIETRA 2012 Collection A FINE ROMANCE
Costello Tagliapietra, the duo says, is for “every woman, there isn’t one specific type in mind.” Loose, fluid, and forgiving, the dresses gently skim the curves of any body type for every occasion. (Romantic nights out top our list, however.) Particularly memorable are the vivid, saturated hues, a result of the digital technology they use. “It really comes from the AirDye process,” Costello says. “We really play with the back colors as much as the front colors. That really pops the color a lot.”AirDye uses 90 percent less water and 85 percent less energy than conventional dyeing methods. AirDye uses 90 percent less water and 85 percent less energy than conventional dyeing methods, two characteristics that will factor increasingly in a thirsty, postpeak-oil world. “”We have to dye fabrics, so we chose to do it this way,” Tagliapietra says. “It is saving water and it is saving energy. It is really a no-brainer for us.” costellotagliapietra.com
CHRIS BENZ
Candy-Colored
Spring 2012 A South Beach-inspired palette of pinks, greens and turquoise felt soft yet appropriately vibrant, and pocked, rough surface textures, created with dense beading and sequins, added oomph to solid pieces. While the clothes were undeniably inspiring - a ladylike bouclé trench and a floral-camo blazer were among the standouts - the fabric that served as their backdrops had a story of their own. Benz intends to turn the pastel silks into dresses to be auctioned off for charity, according to Melissa d’Attilio of Fly Productions, which put the show together. That wasn’t the only sustainable element of the show, either. The models stood on platforms made from recycled apple crates gussied up with fluorescent tape. chris-benz.com
M.Patmos
Spring 2012
The M Patmos SS12 collection evokes one word: wearable. Every piece stood on its own and simultaneously mixed in with all the other pieces seamlessly. Soft beige and grey tones set the mood that was then accented with a bright pop of lime green and navy. As a feeling, the collection can best be described as gentle. Gentle colors in very gentle on the skin fabrics such as organic cotton and hemp. Just enough designer detailing to set each piece a part and add interest. The knit pieces are exceptionally special and are all produced using a women’s cooperative in Bolivia who hand sew the pieces using dead stock yarn. mpatmos.com
SUZANNE RAE 2012 S/S Earthquakes, nuclear meltdowns, stock-market crashes; is it any wonder that Suzanne Rae yearns for simpler times? Showcasing her Spring/Summer 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week on Monday, the Brooklyn designer delivered a convergence of bikinis, playsuits, and fluttery gowns - constructed from organic cotton, recycled hemp, raw silk, and even raffia - on a platform that was more boardwalk than runway. Suzanne Rae nostalgia for the past was apparent: Paired with tai-chi flats and Tumbleweeds sunglasses made in San Diego from remnant woods, Rae’s beachy, laid-back looks ushered a rare moment of calm amidst the tumult. Using traditional garment construction in addition to experimental draping and patterns, the designs are both beautiful and edgy. Fine and natural fabrics are used to make each piece not only look good but feel good. Suzanne Rae produces well fitting garments that thoughtprovokingly expose, conceal or enhance the natural curves of the female figure. suzannerae.com
New York Fashion Week
GRETCHEN JONES GUILTY AS CHARGED
Spring 2012
Project Runway winner Gretchen Jones debuted her Spring 2012 collection at New York Fashion Week this week. Describing her collection as “esoteric meets psychedelic,” the eco-minded fashion designer lined up the looks – mug shot style – calling numbers from the queue to the front to show themselves . With an sky meets earth color palette, and styling reminiscent of Chloe Sevigny in “Big Love” meets Najavo reservation. gretchenjonesnyc.com
DAVID PECK
FASHION COLLECTION
captures ugandan landscapes in new luxury ethical Short for “Creative Opportunities,” Crop by David Peck is a Houston, Texas-based ethical fashion line and if their successful debut says anything about their future, they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. For summer 2011, Peck transforms photojournalist Jaime Collier’s images of villages, children, and living conditions in Uganda into fashion. The result: gorgeous prints on fair trade and certified organic materials in form-flattering silhouettes. Crop by David Peck goes beyond just using fair trade
and/or certified organic materials, they collaborate with local artists and artisans and all of their fabrics are handmade by weavers; many of whom work on ancient looms more than 300 years old, which require only the energy of the weaver. When it comes to silk, they opt for traditional milled silks, which they dye by hand with low-impact dyes. They often reuse the dyes and rinse water and also digitally print their garments. davidpeckcollection.com
“The idea is that the word ‘ethical’ should no longer apply to just a niche,” Venturini Fendi says
A GREENER FENDI Venturini Fendi didn’t just grow up surrounded by luxurious furs and leathers in the Fendi atelier; her father, Giulio Venturini, also took her on frequent trips to the country, where he imparted his passion for animals and the environment. After some time on an organic farm in Rome, Venturini Fendi decided to reclaim her family birthright - and change some lives in the process. Just because something’s recycled doesn’t mean it has to look cheap or ugly, says the founder of Carmina Campus, a new line of totes, computer sleeves, and iPad covers made from reclaimed materials. Then again, she’s a Fendi. The youngest daughter of Anna, one of five Fendi sisters who transformed the family business into an international brand, Ilaria Venturini Fendi is using her
clan’s artisanal approach to refashion castoff supplies into objects of exuberance and desire. Produced in Africa through the UN-sanctioned Ethical Fashion Programme, the line marries fine tailoring with leftover fabrics (including reclaimed safari tents, military blankets, and leather swatches) to reflect Venturini Fendi’s aspirations for a better world.
Now available in such high-end fashion hubs as 10 Corso Como in Milan and the Dover Street Market in London, Carmina Campus sends a message that sustainable can be lustable. But the line is also an outlet for activism. Its “STOP FGM” collection, for instance, campaigns against the practice of female genial mutilation, with a portion of proceeds earmarked for charity. carminacampus.org
LOST
PROPERTY of London Lost Property of London have come up with a fashionable way to reinvent the old and the lost. They transform abandoned and forgotten fabrics into practical, pretty upcycled bags. They make each item with some tender loving care by hand and with recycled materials.
Maltby is reversible upcycled luxury eco tote made from fair trade coffee sack with contrasting fabric lining ?the perfect marriage of rough and luxe. Elwin made from fair trade coffee sack and natural hide handles. Think Sunday strolls through the market or chilling out on the beach. Beeby made from fair trade coffee sack and soft grain leather; the perfect party companion. Available with or without Guinea Fowl feather accent. lostpropertyoflondon.com
Baggu Backpack
This canvas backpack is from Brooklyn label Baggu, best known for their reusable shopping bags. These backpacks are made from 100% recycled cotton, machine washable and affordable. They come in a variety of colors too!. baggubag.com
ORGANIC COTTON TIES
Brave GentleMan’ snew range of 100 percent vegan ties is the boon you seek. Despite their speckled, tweedy texture, each neck- and bow tie is constructed from a blend of organic cotton and recycled hemp, then stiffened with interfacing derived from recycled plastic bottles—a manufacturing first for ties. bravegentleman.com
All eight designs are crafted in New York City’s historic Garment District under fair-labor conditions, with options that include a 2.5-inch tie, a narrow bow tie, and a broad bow tie, depending on what style of “dappery” is most appropriate for the occasion. One thing’s for certain: You won’t be able to fend off admirers fast enough.
CARTON JEWELRY for greener fashion
New eco-chic designers, Yael Gaizler and Aviv Kinel of Carton (Hebrew for cardboard). The jewelry line is all hand-made from recycled and processed cardboard used for packaging, combined with silver, gold and stones. The Carton Jewelry branded by its designers are made in small batches yet marked a reputable blog.idesigndistribution.com
spot in the market especially after being worn by Israeli celebrities. So the next time when you think of throwing away a cardboard, think again of what you can do with it. Awaken the artistic side of inside of you. Many of those items that you dispose can be made worthy if you find the beauty in it. So you choose to make the future green by saving the trees now.
VEGETABLE
IVORY
Jewelry designer Ted Muehling traveled to Pohnpei and studied the carvings of ivory-nut palm tree seeds by local craftsmen.The seeds are known as �Vegetable ivory� because their hard, creamy inner core resembles ivory. Over the course of its life, each ivory-nut palm tree produces hundreds of seeds that drop naturally to the ground. Muehling also collected black pearls that come from the black lip oyster. Because the oysters can thrive only in extremely clean and healthy lagoons, conservation works hand-in-hand with developing a pearl industry. Back in his studio in New York, Muehling fashioned a series of jewerlry pieces, including a pair of earrings from vegetable ivory carved in the shape of a manta ray. He also assembled a necklace that celebrates the innate variations in shape and color among black pearls. nature.org
GREENS
ON FINGERS Sarah Hood has come up with these bizarre ‘Living Rings’ are eco-friendly and chic at the same time, for the earthloving fashionistas. Sunlight, water and care might be needed for these ‘green’ rings. sarahhoodjewelry.com
The Glow Bands
BA students from the London College of Fashion (whose alumni include Jimmy Choo, Linda Bennett and Emma Hope) have created unique necklaces featuring our glow-in-the-dark Born to Shine Glow Bands! Second-year Fashion Jewellery undergraduates Lili Colley and Katherine Taylor were given one week and a £5 budget to create a custom piece inspired by the multi-coloured bracelets using just recyclable materials, transforming them into beautifully individual, one-off designs. The Glow Bands, a glow-inthe-dark twist on the Silly Bandz trend, are available in all Morrisons stores in packs of 12 for just £1. All profits will help to bornto.savethechildren.org.uk
give children in the UK a better start in life and save children’s lives in the world’s poorest countries. Katherine says: “The opportunity to create fashion jewellery for Born to Shine was an honour. I hope the work encourages people to pick up a packet of glow bands, get creative and enjoy being able to help raise money to give children less fortunate a chance of a future.” Lili says: “It’s an exciting project and a chance to do something for Save the Children. I recently met a young child selling his old toys and was inspired to buy and use one of his toys [a clockwork mechanic] in my design together with the glow band shapes.”
Natural
BEAUTY
Megan Miller Collection Hands down, the new Megan Miller Collection of eco-friendly nail-polishes is one to grab. The inspired mix of shades-from soft neutrals to brilliant brights to a shimmery, gold metallic-will suit any aesthetic. Plus, we’re suckers for the nature-themed packaging; custom-designed bottles featuring a peacock feather, cork-covered handles, and bottles trimmed in hand-tied raffia. Without a doubt, adding these lacquers to your personal panorama of nail-polishes is a no brainer. meganmillercollection.com
100% Natural
Origin Jumbo Lash Mascara There’s no shortage of innovation in the mascara category. But what makes Organic Wear special is that it contains no synthetic polymers and dyes, no thickening fibers, and no synthetic solvents. Instead it uses rice protein and tapioca starch to boost volume. physiciansformula.com
Better-Than-Falsies Mascara
The Balm’s
Read My Lips Lipstick The Balm Read My Lips Lipstick is a vitaminpacked jojoba and olive oil-based lipstick with a creamy formula, infused with hydrating ingredients like vitamins A and E, leaving behind a press-worthy pout. Like your daily newspaper, Read My Lips tubes are 100% recyclable and the lipsticks are infused with a delicious vanilla- mint scent that will have you hooked. justbeautydirect.co.uk
Kiehl’s
MOISTURIZE
Apply an organic moisturizer or serum to your face morning and night. An organic moisturizer is made by natural and pure ingredients and doesn’t contain harsh chemicals that will dry out your skin over time or cause serious health problems. The lotion is made with fairly-traded, organic, Moroccan Argan Oil, Argan Leaf Extract and the bottles are made from 100% post consumer recycled packaging. Kiehl’s will be donating 100% of the net proceeds to benefit the Waterkeeper Alliance. kiehls.com
SABON Organic cream An active cream excellent for nourishing and restoring your skin‘s moisture on a base of macadamia nut oil. Contains organic medicinal plants from the Swiss Alps – edelweiss, artemisia, and nectapure (these plants are certified as organic by ECOCERT® and Bio Swiss). These medicinal plants significantly slow down skin aging, help reduce wrinkles, contribute to the skin‘s elasticity and vitality. Similarly, they protect against skin oxidation processes and allergic reactions. Their special abilities increase protection against UV-rays, and soothe irritable skin. The cream contains fine organic ingredients such as macadamia nut oil, olive oil, shea butter, and aloe vera, as well as other medicinal plants. Suitable for normal to dry skin. sabonnyc.com
One Love Organics: Easy Does It Foaming Cleanser
It turns out a little cleansing goes a long way. Often times our best efforts at cleaning skin, cleans out our natural defenses too. With a unique combination of organic Chilean soap bark , cold-pressed apple oil and vegetable glycerin , the Easy Does It Foaming cleanser lathers into a soothing, non-drying foam that cleans, softens and protects – even your hair & body! That’s right. Turns out those 17 different soaps and shampoos aren’t necessary after all. oneloveorganics.com
Organic Pacifca Solid Perfume
A modern take on the most ancient form of fragrance, Pacifica’s dazzling new solid perfumes are made with organic soy and coconut wax and Pacifica’s signature perfume blends with essential and natural oils. They are fun, fresh and fantastic! Inspired perfume blends, these solid perfumes come in vintage-style, decorated bottles and tins. The solid perfumes come in the following fragrances: Avalon Juniper, Bali Lime Papaya, Brazilian Mango Grapefruit, Egyptian Bergamot Rose, French Lilac, Hawaiian Ruby Guava, Lotus Garden, Madagascar Spice, Malibu Lemon Blossom, Mediterranean Fig, Mexican Cocoa, Nerola Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Spanish Amber, Tahitian Gardenia, Thai Lemongrass, Tibetan Mountain Temple, Tunisian Jasmine, Tuscan Blood Orange, Vanilla Vera Cruz and Waikiki Pikake. pacificaperfume.com
‘A Perfume Organic’ A Perfume Organic offers five scents (Green, Urban Organic, White Magik, Perfumed Wine – Rosé and Mejica) that are USDA certified organic by Oregon Tilth (OTCO), never tested on animals and free of petrochemicals, solvents, dyes, alcohol, pesticides and synthetic chemicals. The packaging is recyclable, marketing materials are printed on recycled paper with vegetable inks and perfume boxes even come embedded with flower seeds for you to plant. The environmentallyfriendly and sustainable products are available from their website. aperfumeorganic.com
Korres
Basil Lemon Korres Basil Lemon is an invigorating, zesty scent. The Shower Gel moisturizes, helps skin retain moisture and is made with antioxidants to protect skin. It also features an ingredient called Active Aloe, which is supposed to stimulate collagen and make skin look younger. The Body Butter is great for dry skin, especially troublesome elbows, hells, and knees. It’s made with rich Shea butter and quince extract to soften and moisturize as sunflower, almond and avocado oils nourish and smooth. korresusa.com
Pangea Organics Start any makeup look by moisturizing your face with an all-natural moisturizer or face serum. The makeup will go on much smoother and blend better. Serums are great as they’re usually made with only natural ingredient. Plus, they absorb quickly into the skin and give you a nice glow. pangeaorganics.com
Dr. Bronner’s
Magic All-One! Marking the 60th Anniversary of the company, all classic liquid & bar soaps of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps are now not only certified under the USDA National Organic Program, but also certified Fair Trade! In addition, a revolutionary new range of high-quality organic products, from hair rinses to shaving gels are certified under the same USDA program that certifies organic foods. drbronner.com
What the Hella? What the Hella?, a set of sustainable hair-removal products by New York design studio The Way We See the World, combines sustainability and aromatherapy in one DIY concept.
“THE CHICLE INITIATIVE is a line of beauty products designed to help the communities of the Yucatan Peninsula who harvest a natural material called chicle latex. Developing a viable economic export would preserve their indigenous culture and natural habitat and protect their land from being clear-cut. This project is inspired by the Cooper-Hewitt’s exhibition, Design for a Living World, in which Hella Jongerius was asked to find an industrial use for chicle but was unable to. We were determined to pick up where Hella left off.” nature.org
MITAB BUTTON with swedish fabrics These beautiful stools/poufs represent a colourful version of FORM US WITH LOVE‘s button pouf for Mitab. They are made of floral Swedish fabrics and the button is used for employing spare or waste material parts for the cover. It is also the centre part of the pouf where the material pieces meet together and it keeps everything in place. formuswithlove.se
GREEN DESIGN Recycled Linoleum Flooring USB Bracelet Designer Jesse Herbert, who is also a musician, wanted a way to distribute his music to friends and customers different from CDs. He decided on USB keys and built them into steampunk-inspired, vegan-friendly cuffs, made from a pretty surprising source: recycled linoleum flooring. Herbert’s first version of the bracelet was made of leather in the form of a wine rack made for bikes. For the cuff, he wanted an option that would be acceptable to vegan friends and customers. etsy.com
NECKLACE of Human Hair The necklaces are made of human hair, a material we are familiar with and take pride in. However once off of the body it becomes an innate source of aversion. I wanted to see if I could make discarded hair attractive again. Through the familiar form of a necklace, and using patterns and symmetry that we instinctively find aesthetically pleasing, I hoped to create a delicate balance between the viewer/wearers feelings of aversion and attraction. kerryhowley.co.uk
RECYCLE
OLD JEANS Cascades of denim, bursts of jeans, stone washed or faded plumage. “Persona”, the new project between art and fashion by Jeffrey Wang, recycles Levi’s into sculptures to wear. Jeffrey Wang, founder and director of the creative platform Blanq World, is an old acquaintanceof Lancia TrendVisions. He is back under the limelight with a project in collaboration with Levi’s and the Taiwanese Fubon Art Foundation. Wang is a master at the art of recycling, and without any sartorial work on the jeans, he manages to put together statuary garments joined together with simple safety pins.Every pair of trousers is a cerulean wave in the drapery of the Korean stylist-artist, who in “Persona” carves out five garments while retaining the worn weft and the coarse personality of recycled denim. While the shapes appear to be ready to take flight. blanqworld.com
TheTYRED Custom Chair
Tyred designer chairs are made from recycled tyres and each are one of a kind pieces made by designers and artists in South Africa.Created by Yameng Li, the Tyred Custom Chair is part of a larger Tyred project in which recycled tyres are fashioned into one-of-a-kind pieces by designers and artists in South Africa. yamengli.co.za
Currently the chair is sitting at “Love from Africa� shop in Amsterdam.
The TIND Table Melds
Bamboo Designed to preserve the sustainable sensibilities of its components, the end table comes with a recycled steel top and fourteen, yes fourteen, bamboo legs that have been carbonized to give them the extra edge. The bamboo used in the legs has been heated to give it the strong and rich caramel tint. The legs have been cut to peek tantalizingly through the surface of the tabletop and give the top a unique and interesting texture. The jaded surface top features geometric water jet-cuts that lend the table a surprisingly innovative texture. It doesn’t make it ideal for keeping little things like pins and pens on top of it, but what’s a little discomfort when it comes to fashionable pieces like this. finne.com
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POT UP POP UP Composting
toilet
Grow your own vegetable, plants and convert liquids into energy! Recycling has taken off in a big way ever since climate change summits and Al Gore starting spreading the word about the imminent danger that global warming and human wastefulness pose for the future of the planet. And although most of don’t do much to support the cause than separating our trash into recyclables and non-recyclables, the more mindful of planet-lovers out there are hard at work creating solutions that help us conserve resources. The Pot Up, Pop Up composting toilet concept, by Viennese designer Vera Wiedermann is one such example of resource maximizing solutions that help people do their bit in saving the planet from a garbage doom. behance.net
Recycled WINE BARREL metal hoops
The exclusive Orbits ceiling lamp, unique chandelier has been crafted by skillfully weaving and welding together several metal hoops recycled from discarded French oak wine barrels. The bands are made of galvanized steel that gives this extraordinary piece a very definite urban, industrial feel.
Orbits can be included as an exceptional and definitely unique light fixture to accent your home, patio or winery décor; it can be smartly integrated into any style of interior designing from the rustic to the more modern and contemporary. Its substantial size can be taken an advantage of in grand entryways, halls and high ceiling rooms. Smaller sizing available on request.Orbits’ diameter is approximately 26” at the outer layer and it weighs about 45lb. They love the fact that we are able to help the environment by recycling the raw material and to turn it into an object of ‘practical elegance’ at the same time. etsy.com
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73005370/orbits-urban-chandelier-recycled-wine
Paint Brush COAT HOOKS
Dominic Wilcox have been challenged to ‘take an everyday object, remould, rebuild and repurpose it to create an entirely new item, using as little additional materials as possible’ to be displayed as part of the exhibition ‘object abuse’. Dominic Wilcox took his starting point from the experience of one forgetting to wash their brushes after use, returning to find that their bristles have become hardened with paint. with this, wilcox has developed ‘brush hooks’, a series of paint brushes whose bristles have been purposely hardened and curved upwards to create wallmounted hooks to hang one’s belongings. dominicwilcox.com
BROKEN BOUGH
Lighting
This lamp, designed by Harris Hine, was made from a branch that fell during the tornado that hit New York in the fall of 2010. This eclectic piece of organic design has its tree branch backbone to thank for its quirky character. The severed arboreal offshoot came from a neighborhood tree that was damaged in a tornado that struck New York just previously. The component is hence both conveniently sourced and eco-friendly. reclaimingbrooklyn.com
HIGH CUPS Designed by Hrafnkell Birgisson, the Hoch Die Teller is a modern and stylish vase made from recycled porcelain saucers. With the wide design varieties of saucers, you surely will love the unique design of each vase you have at home, as none of them will come similar to each other. hrafnkell.com
Wonderful BIODEGRADABLE
WOOL
Mary-Ann Williams is the designer behind these wonderful felt rugs, pendant lights and cushions. Her hand-made designs are inspired by nature and they are environmentally friendly, made from renewable, biodegradable wool. But what is most interesting is their interlocking nature, a modular system wich are either available assembled or as do-it-yourself kit. illu-stration.com
VINTAGE SUITCASE English designer James Plumb created these suitcase drawers, they are assemblages of unique pieces. Old suitcases are housed in antique steel and tailor-made wood chests, to form a series of unique chests of drawers. Every suitcase is refurbished inside with a lot of attention detail. Each drawer is unique, different sizes and combinations can be ordered. jamesplumb.co.uk
Eco-office A Healthy Workspace Working in an office exposed to radiation produced by computers, laptops, copiers, and more is not healthy unless you have the Eco-office. As its name suggests, the eco-office promotes a healthy and sustainable working experience inside the office premises. ings as well as plants all over the conference are. Looking at the pictures, the eco-office are filled with refreshing plants from the window sill to the pendant lamps. There are also potted plant all over the place making the eco-office a desirable place to work if you are into eco-friendly working practice and love refreshing ambiance. coroflot.com
NATURAL SYSTEMS
DOMINATION Domination implies taking over. If we had it our way, natural systems would dominate entirely. Natural systems operate in perfect efficiency. Humans are both part of those natural systems and also somehow separate. The further we stray from connections with nature, the more alien we become. Tres Birds Workshop was commissioned to concept, design and build an art installation in Downtown Denver for the purpose of encouraging people out of their offices for daily fresh air breaks. We highly recommend it. The installation made up of part vintage office furniture and part 100% live vegetation reminds us not to let office overgrowth affect a healthy relationship with the outdoors. All of the vegetation used in the installation were reused + recycled afterward. tresbirds.com
Participants and passers-by were encouraged to interact with the installation, where an executive office, conference room, break room, cubicle space and file cabinet made up the five distinct areas.
All non-living props were obtained from second hand stores, including an old Canon copier, water cooler, golf set, computers, kitschy knick knacks, coffee mugs and more.
PARASITE FARM
The ‘parasite farm‘ by charlotte dieckmann and nils ferber is an indoor compost system that can be easily integrated into your current living environment.
Today 88% of Germany’s population lives in cities and only 5.8% of the country’s cultivated land is farmed ecologically. While most fruits and vegetables have become available all year round we are loosing touch with how it was grown, harvested and transported. But how could we counter these alienation of our basis of life? The expensive, highly compacted urban area doesn’t leave much room for agricultural practices and not everybody has access to a balcony or garden. Our poetic answer to that question is the “Parasite Farm”: A system that enables you to compost your biological waste, produce humus soil and to grow your own vegetables and herbs — all within your apartment! To integrate with your interior and your habits both the vermicompost system and the plant boxes use existing furniture as infrastructure. The parasitic objects are fed by your food scraps and provide you with fresh vegetables. We hope that this small-scale nutrient cycle makes people discover the fascination of growing you own food and evokes questions about the current industrial food production and possible alternatives. charlottedieckmann.de
World’s Largest ROOFTOP FARM The 40,000 square foot organic rooftop farm built by Bromley Caldari Architects is believe to be the largest of its kind in the world! The almost 1-acre farm is an oasis surrounded by little greenery and lots of concrete in Queens at 37-18 Northern Boulevard. After a successful first growing and selling season that began last spring, the farmers at Brooklyn Grange are continuing their production of organic produce. Brooklyn Grange is the product of Wisconsin native and Head Farmer Ben Flanner, who in 2009 started the Eagle Street Rooftop Farm, the first rooftop soil farm in NYC. Flanner’s interest and passion for farm-to-table food led to a farming team with roots in the restaurant business. The owners of Roberta’s in Bushwick,
Chris Parachini and Brandon Roy, as well as restaurant veteran Anastasia Plakias, sustainable food advocate Gwen Schantz, and the team’s first apprentice Rob Lateiner, in addition to dozens of volunteers, all contribute to the farm’s growing success. The team partnered with Bromley Caldari, a NYC architect firm dedicated to problem solving, and Acumen Capital Partners, a private company dedicated to the reuse and sustainable renovation of commercial spaces in New York City. Acumen has leased the warehouse rooftop to Brooklyn Grange for 10 years. Brooklyn Grange‘s organic produce is grown in 7.5” deep beds with Rooflite soil. Produced by Pennsylvania soil company Skyland, Rooflite is a lightweight soil composed of organic
matter compost and small porous stones which break down to add trace minerals that are needed for the produce to grow into a healthy and mature state. The use of organic soil means that everything produced by Brooklyn Grange is sustainable and good for you. The farm had a ninemonth growing season last year, and during the winter, they used covercrops such as rye, buckwheat, vetch, and clove, resulting in a year-round production of organic goodness right in the heart of NYC! brooklyngrangefarm.com
Ben Flanner and his team are community oriented which has helped the for-profit business through its first year. The farmers at Brooklyn Grange hope to reconnect the city to its farms and farmers by improving city citizens’ access to good, healthy food. Ultimately, the team’s goal is to show that urban farming is a viable enterprise and livelihood that contributes to a sustainable economy and the health of the city. The produce is available for everyday New Yorkers as well as businesses, which in addition to Roberta’s include Vesta in Astoria, Marlow & Sons in Williamsburg and many others throughout the city.
SOLAR KITCHEN
RESTAURANT An Experiment in Green Gastronomy
Catalan designer martí guixé has collaborated with finnish culinary expert antto melasniemi to create ’solar kitchen restaurant’ for the beer brand lapin kulta. fueling cooking efforts completely by solar energy, this environmental and gastronomic project examines perceptions of the kitchen, cooking, food and drink as they relate to nature.
It turns out that cooking with solar energy completely changes the taste and texture of dishes cooked with other forms of energy. In part this is because the sun heats all of the food simultaneously instead of directing heat to just the bottom or top of the pot or pan. Solar cooking also requires a certain amount of flexibility. When the sun is blazing, dishes can be churned out in no time, but less intense sunshine will require longer cooking times. Rain is even more challenging for the solar-chef: in the event of such weather, either the restaurant has to cancel its dishes planned for the day or shift gears completely and prepare meals that don’t require a lot of heat. guixe.com
GuixĂŠ & Melasniemi ‘It is well known that solar kitchens use alternative energy: the sun. yet it is not so widely known how the technical parameters of the solar kitchen affect food processing when cooking. heat is all over the food, and is not only below as in the traditional way of cooking. the time sequence is much more progressive, changing continuously. these two facts affect the taste and texture of prepared food in a surprising and positive way, bringing about a completely different tasting experience. the lapin kulta solar kitchen restaurant also plays with several contemporary factors; it is a nature-driven kitchen featuring flexibility and immediacy.’
Modulating
THE IPHONE
SOUND
The Air Module is a very simple speaker design that requires no power supply! Yea, you got that right! It has a rubber brake, wood and ceramic system that allows it to modulate sound. Have a look at the pictures inside and you will know what I mean. So basically the module just envelops your iPhone (or any other device) and pipes out the music in rhythm. Arthur Trichelieu
ECO-VINYL
Turntable Sennheiser Eco-Vinyl Turntable box set contains a turntable and headphones. This audio product is made from cost-effective materials (recyclable and biodegradable) without sacrificing its performance and hardware quality. It provides a balance between cost and quality. This eco-vinyl turntable introduces young consumers to high-fidelity audio via vinyl. The package design offers clutter free interf. matthewlimdesign.com
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CHANGE the record “Change the record� is a live performance where Cocksedge and his team will be transforming old vinyl 12 records through heating and molding into elegant record speakers. These speakers amplify sound from smartphones.
Some would say vinyl’s making a comeback, but for most people, those crates of albums gathering dust in a garage will never again see the light of day. What to do with these little black circles of nostalgia when you’ve thoroughly admired the album artwork and re-purchased the music through iTunes? Paul Cocksedge has an idea with “Change the Record,” a live, interactive performance that breathes new life into vinyl records by bending them into speakers for iPods. The performance is part of an installation curated by Ron Arad at London’s Roundhouse called Curtain Call. paulcocksedge.co.uk
Visionary
After having a successful Los Angeles boutique for nearly three years, Magda Rod decided to take her eco message to more people, so she created the first eco mobile shop. This mobile shop is more than just a fashion boutique, it host private eco-makeover parties and even can be a mobile classroom!
Visionary is a triple bottom line business where people can come in to learn about green culture as well as be inspired to become a part of the solution. The business is committed to being a force for good.They carry cool, unique and eclectic items that aid in creating an awareness and appreciation for our planet and all its inhabitants. There is truly something for everyone at Visionary from women’s fashion, jewelry, home accessories, gifts and children’s wear all with an EcoChic flair. Visionary is a combination of environmental and social consciousness without sacrificing quality or style. But not as simple as being “organic.” Visionary is Eco-Chic, a sense of style that’s beyond mainstream fashion. It’s a frame of mind and a choice to dress and live for the planet you want. visionaryboutique.com
STEPS, BIG MOVES
SMALL
A former celebrity journalist, Amy Hanson founded the Small Steps Project after a life-changing trip to Cambodia in 2008. “When I went to Cambodia, I witnessed huge landfills filled with our waste and excess packaging where the local children would look for scraps to sell in order to support their families,” she told British Vogue. “Ideally we want to raise enough money to get the children away from the rubbish dumps and into schools, but for now we’re focusing on providing durable
Small steps project is a humanitarian project dedicated to supporting the children living on rubbish dumps around the world and raising awareness of the unacceptable hardships faced by them through film.
boots to prevent the children from harming themselves with the shards of glass and sharp objects on the ground.” For most of the developed world, the problem is an invisible one: We throw things away and expect them to disappear, except that they don’t. For most of the developed world, the problem is an invisible one: We throw things away and expect them to disappear, except that they don’t. “The amount that we waste is causing such harm to
not only the planet, but to lives on the other side of the world—and we don’t even realize it,” she added. Other auction donors of note include actress Sienna Miller, designer Vivienne Westwood, comedian Russell Brand, and chef Jamie Oliver. A limited number of tickets are now on sale. smallstepsproject.org
ORLANDO BLOOM Orlando Bloom
In 2007, traveled to Antarctica with Global Green to study the effects of warming on the area. Then, he helped launch Global Cool, an organization that tries to help people change their daily routines to prevent global warming. Orlando Bloom is another fan of Global Green, and his ecoactivism has taken him on treks to Antarctica in the fight to bring awareness to global warming. His wife, Miranda Kerr, meanwhile, is another green girl, and she works with the brand KORA to produce organic beauty items. socialitelife.com
2Ways
to Make Someone
Happy
1. Smile
18. Do errands or chores for them.
2. Help them carry something.
19. Say I love you.
3. Send a thank-you email.
20. Help them get ahead.
4. Call just to see how they’re doing.
21. Be proud of them.
5. Pick them flowers.
22. Babysit if they need it.
6. Cook them a nice meal.
23. House sit if they need it
7. Tell a joke and laugh your butts off. 24. Buy them movie tickets. 8. Clean.
25. Create a care package
9. Write a love letter to a loved one.
26. Coffee. Mmmm
10. Give them a cherished book.
27. List the things you love about them.
11. Bake cookies.
28. Secretly leave them thank you notes.
12. Praise them publicly.
29. Give a back rub when appropriate.
13. Thank them for a job well done.
30. Deliver a nice lunch to them when
14. Listen.
they’re having a rough day.
15. Be there when they’re in need.
31. Love them, completely.
16. Give a free hug. 17. Spend time with them, having fun. 32.
Be happy yourself!
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Tips from HAPPY People Are you happy?
It’s a simple question, but with numerous variables underlying it. What makes someone happy? Is there more than one route to happiness and more than one way to measure it?
If you’re an economist or a social scientist, you may conduct scientific surveys that try to gauge levels of contentment or satisfaction. If you’re a religious leader, you may wonder if someone feels spiritually fulfilled, connected to a community and in touch with his or her chosen deity. Being married often boosts happiness, as does a genetic basis for a sunnier disposition. Older women become less happy than their male counterparts, who report increased levels of happiness as they age.
In the end, happiness may come down to what you’re looking for in life and how you define this nebulous term. In different societies throughout history, happiness has been equated with sheer luck or the certitude of religious belief. Others have thought that happiness means being a good person or being able to live a life of pleasure and leisure. Just as definitions of happiness change, so too does our ability to handle adversity. Numerous tales exist of people
undergoing tremendous hardships ﹣ cancer, losing a job, a bad breakup ﹣ and finding themselves in the end as happy as or happier than ever. Despite the difficulty in pinning down what happiness is and how to achieve it, we’re going to take a stab at it in this article, in which we offer 10 key tips. We’ll start with a few that might seem more obvious and then move on to some unusual recommendations for boosting happiness.
HOMEMADE
CARROT FACIAL MASKS for facial skin
restoration A carrot facial pack is very effective for facial skin restoration and aids you feel fresh, firm and revives the skin immediately after use. This is due to the carotene contained in carrots. Carotene is a component that contributes to the color of the carrot and once it is absorbed into our body, it turns into Vitamin A. It also functions to prevent further skin problems by forming a skin protective films to maintain balance for our skin.
Homemade Carrot Facial Pack Recipe: 1. Cut a carrot in half. Grind it. Squeeze out the juice and replace it into a bowl. 2. Mix 1 Tbs honey and yokes with flour. 3. Optional: put a thin cloth on your face and apply the mixture onto the cloth. 4. Remove cloth after 20 minutes. Wash off excess using a steamed towel followed by a cold towel. Additional facial care tip: If your skin is oily, the effects can be maximized by adding egg whites and yogurt as it suppresses sebum(oil) secretion.
Other Great Combination with Carrots: 1. Carrot + Oatmeal 2. Carrot + Flour 3. Carrot + Seaweed powder
HOMEMADE CRANBERRY Lip Gloss Put aside some fresh cranberries from this year’s cranberry sauce or cranberry salsa and make this antioxidant-rich lip gloss. Cranberries add a hint of holiday color and they moisturize your lips all the way down to the cellular level. You’ll be licking your lips all holiday long.
Things you need:
Method
1 tbsp almond oil
1. Heat in a water bath until the mixture begins to boil.
1 tsp plain yogurt
2. Stir gently to mash berries and let sit for five minutes.
1 tsp honey
3. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve.
1 tsp petroleum jelly 10 fresh cranberries
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