Gucci launches an ECO shoe collection for men and women made from biodegradable plastic and veggie-tanned calfskin, with recycled polyester tags. --Contact Music.com Today, the UK Gaurdian's Observer awarded  VEJA their Ethical Fashion 2012 award for the brand's "strong ethical principles whilst creating beautiful products." -Observer IKEA's promotion [...]

In support of the World Wildlife fund –protecting endangered wildlife and habitats, tackling climate change and promoting sustainable ways of living– designers like Nicola Fromichetti and Julie Verhoeven (among others) all created wearable art recently unveiled in Hyde Park. – British Vogue This month’s Copenhagen Fashion Summit explored “simply good fa[...]

While doing a robot-routine check on all the usual [fashion] suspects online, I felt a slight panic. A sad demeanor came over me as I watched more and more lines, designers, and trends being developed. While some may question why I had this negative reaction from so much *beautiful* *dream-inspired* creation at work, I couldn't help but feel the abuse of tre[...]

So, I'm currently in lust with the urban, folk, fair trade goodness of Osborn Shoes... A little about these peeps: Founded by Aaron and Carla Osborn, Osborn Shoes began as the desire to combine humanitarian efforts in Guatemala with a fashion project. The dream manifested itself in 2007 when Aaron met a cobbler in need of work while he was doing char[...]