tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83851324866230521282024-02-18T18:52:51.024-08:00E C O N I S T AGuerrilla Environmentalist + FashionistaTane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-14669140077268055532008-09-20T09:16:00.000-07:002008-09-20T10:58:39.306-07:00New York Fashion Week CoverageOk, so I've been MIA for a while now, meanwhile, New York Fashion Week flies by. There was a lot of great coverage and instead of competing with blogs that have budget, I thought I'd do what blogs do - regurgitate press by providing hyperlinks.Treehugger and Inhabitat have been doing a great job covering the Eko-Laborative fashion exhibition at New York Fashion Week. Feel free to browse their Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-87329584705491271892008-08-30T08:23:00.000-07:002008-08-30T08:25:01.064-07:00The Vegan Shoe Debate Recently Natalie Portman appeared on Bravo's Project Runway hocking her vegan shoe line Te Cesan. While her shoes are adorable, I personally don't think certain vegan shoes are sustainable. Pleather isn't sustainable, in fact it's the opposite. With the exception of recycled plastic pleathers, these materials are made from petroleum products.The desire to end the suffering of animals is Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-54060270164258331032008-08-20T10:52:00.000-07:002008-08-20T10:52:00.848-07:00Are you wearing a paper dress?(Sasawashi dresses by Linda Loudermilk Fall 06)Dresses made from paper - Japanese papers called Washi. SASAWASHI is a new sustainable fabric woven by twisted Washi yarns which was blended with KUMAZASA. It is a birth of "old and new" wonderful fabric as washable as cotton with the feel of linen. The Japanese have used WASHI since ancient times. It is most recognizable as calligraphy papers, Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-48689394844606362132008-08-16T14:24:00.000-07:002008-08-16T14:27:19.451-07:00Renew Your Tired Clothes By EmbellishingTough economic times can be difficult for econistas who like having a couple new outfits each season. A great way to not only live sustainably with a small footprint but also to satisfy the need for new looks, is through updating cloths you already own.A new book by Kayte Terry of Love Forever blogging fame, can give you the inspiration you need to take that tired sweater and turn it into a Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-67736248557331787732008-08-08T08:21:00.001-07:002008-08-08T08:21:49.762-07:00Linda Loudermilk eco fabricsTane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-32572376729592113632008-08-08T08:04:00.001-07:002008-08-08T08:20:21.298-07:00Linda Loudermilk Fall 08Another stunning collection by luxury-eco pioneer Linda Loudermilk makes soy and sasawashi, chic and sophisticated. This season, Loudermilk's designs involve more line, geometry and edge than seasons past. Her once feminine and flowing ruffles are transformed into structured, crisp ruffles that are more architectural than feminine. There is no sign of bold graphics or draped layering fabrics Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-53364137998542668682008-08-01T08:14:00.000-07:002008-08-01T08:41:01.469-07:00Gone Stitchin'Before I know it, another week has flown by and econista has gone without love. So what to do when neglecting something? Why sew a personalized hankey! Sublime Stitching is a site that offers a great range of embroidery patterns to satisfy today's DIY itch. Their tagline says it all "this ain't your grandma's embroidery!"With patterns that have a tatoo flair, you can customize an old pair of Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-22421904652180487492008-07-24T16:48:00.000-07:002008-07-24T17:40:26.537-07:00Bravo's "In!" the Green RevolutionThis was the first officially green episode of Project Runway. Yay, good job Bravo and Project Runway!! The fabrics used in this weeks episode were made of sustainable silks, bamboo jerseys and hemp blends. Unfortunately, they didn't discuss the fabrics that much, and the challenge was to make a cocktail dress so the audience didn't get to see the wide variety of sustainable fabrics there are Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-73993647571773738202008-07-21T09:40:00.000-07:002008-07-21T09:58:47.222-07:00Zerkahloostrah Custom Handmade ShoesCircus b'zerkus handmade platform pumps women's 8.5 $365Yes, cobblers do still exist and you can find them on Etsy. Here is one of the best, Zerkahloostrah. A wonderful sense of style and (as it appears on the monitor) great quality. Of course they aren't cheap, but the whole point of buying custom or handmade shoes is to avoid the mass produced, sweat shop marketplace and go with something Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-32742791627274432052008-07-17T09:55:00.000-07:002008-07-17T09:55:00.371-07:00Who Loves Elroy?I do! Just a few weeks ago, I was feeling like there wasn't much going on in the sustainable fashion world. But after digging a little deeper I stumbled across a vein that led to a perfect nugget of gold: designer Leanne McElroy's collection Elroy. Why didn't I know about it sooner?Based in Vancouver BC, Elroy is a fully sustainable collection using bamboo and organic cotton fabrics. "I Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-72067570983516178262008-07-15T09:30:00.000-07:002008-07-15T09:51:02.767-07:00Paper Doll by Heather TreadwayI love it when I encounter a designer in a round about way only to realize I've seen and admired their work before. It makes me feel like there's a purpose in all of this googling. The purpose being: finding talent! Here we have Portland Oregon based designer, Heather Treadway who hand makes all of her garments (etsy store) from conventional fabrics. The not-so-preppy deconstructed woven Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-90385647332134726612008-07-12T09:29:00.000-07:002008-07-12T09:29:00.263-07:00Lizzie Parker Fall 08 Misses the MarkI'm a fan of Lizzie Parker, the eco-chic designer who's design sensibility is perky, fresh and comfortable. But the Fall 08 collection is anything but fresh, in fact, it's drab and drapey. What econista wants to be draped in drab? With layers of Jersey hanging around the neck and over the shoulders, the designs look more like yoga wear... which for fashion designers who want to be more chic Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-2816913713913574842008-07-11T09:00:00.000-07:002008-07-11T09:20:10.411-07:00Sharyl Crow Developing an Eco-chic LineWord on Rodeo Drive is that Sharyl Crow is heading down under to meet with some business partners at Western Glove Works about launching an eco-chic denim line. Not only is she, herself a gorgeous gal in cowboy boots and jeans, but she's been a spokesperson for the environment for years. In fact, this spring she hit the road on a nationwide tour Rocking the Globe-L Warming Tour and even bloggedTane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-62687989434138032332008-07-06T10:49:00.000-07:002008-07-06T11:02:04.573-07:00Made in the USA 4th of July means all things american. Celebrate your Independence from corporate greed and big business this year by supporting your local, hand-makers. Here's a made-in-the-USA roundup of etsy treats.Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-87096762313747676902008-07-01T08:22:00.000-07:002008-07-01T08:35:07.439-07:00Nasty Gal VintageA great way to kick off the new month is by getting nasty. I recognize nasty gal vintage from her ebay shop a year ago, but she's branched out into her own online storefront and is getting some big time press. Only problem with letting this little know secret out of the bag...everything is sold out. Not only are the cloths funky, but her photography is wonderful! So bookmark this site and Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-21731776838466989462008-06-29T10:27:00.000-07:002008-06-29T10:35:49.393-07:00Jewelery always cheers me up!Seeing a theme here? Accessories are an econista's best friend. Here's a wonderful etsy designer who makes paper jewelery. By wonderfully intricate folding colorful pieces of paper, shop owner FrucciDesign, handmakes modern pieces that have a sense of the organic. Just visit her site and swoop up some of these happy adornments.Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-66242571991421343292008-06-28T11:10:00.000-07:002008-06-29T10:21:58.107-07:00Handbags always cheer me up!I haven't visited U-handblog in a long time, and wow, I forgot how fun the site is. Lisa Lam's blog not only displays her wonderfully sweet handmade bags, she includes tutorials for you to make them as well! Plus, you can buy some of her bags, some fabrics and trimmings to help join in the fun. Perhaps the best therapy is a few quiet hours behind a sewing machine, something I haven't done in aTane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-89700639832858316822008-06-28T10:19:00.000-07:002008-06-28T10:37:55.936-07:00Where have I been?I haven't been anywhere! The weeks have slipped by as I, like so many Americans these days, put in long hours to stay afloat. Every time I've sat down to dig up some content, I felt discouraged and annoyed. I'm sure you get what I'm saying.I always complain about "feeling" global warming in my bones, like, the air just seems different than it did just 10 years ago. But over the past few weeksTane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-89077535998835344122008-06-07T10:52:00.000-07:002008-06-07T11:52:34.370-07:00Introducing BodkinBodkin Brooklyn is a collaboration between designer Samantha Pleetand writer Eviana Hartman using certified organic and reclaimed materials. Their collection is definitely welcome on the green fashion scene and econista is going to keep an eye out for more from this fresh, contemporary team. Jump to an interview with the duoTane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-59953380269446653322008-06-04T08:10:00.000-07:002008-06-04T08:18:12.964-07:00Etsy roundupI was recently doing "research" at etsy.com to see if there are any econistas out there making some eco-chic stuff and wow, I found a few wonderful designers making handmade leather handbags. These eco-chic pieces aren't exactly a steal with prices comparable to top designer handbags. So why buy a cute leather no-name purse for the same price? First, it's a one of a kind, not made in some Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-57236501603441715702008-06-03T10:44:00.000-07:002008-06-03T10:44:01.266-07:00Camilla Norrback Spring 08Camilla Norrback's Spring Collection is much more memorable than her previous ones. At first, I thought she was a new discovery, then I realized that I'd covered her before. But for some reason, this season speaks to me. It's filled with sophisticated style that is sweet and feminine. There is an understated sexiness that is playful while being mature. Effortlessly elegant, isn't that's how Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-39444897723207688232008-05-31T10:21:00.000-07:002008-05-31T10:30:48.165-07:00Stefano Nati recycled leather bagsReminiscent of plastic folded folios and document carriers, Stefano Nati takes these simple, everyday containers and turns them into fashionable eco-chic accessories using regenerated leather. Handmade in Italy, the leather is created by grinding up scraps of waste leather that would usually go into a landfill and bonding the grindings with small amounts of natural rubber resulting in a Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-16230165815914928312008-05-30T12:03:00.001-07:002008-05-30T12:08:42.938-07:00Target's green videosFor years I've been able to buy Method brand cleaning products at the local Target, I know they've been the first big chain to focus on sustainability. So while checking out the organic cotton clothing at Target's website, I found these eco-concious shopping videos. It looks like they partnered with the author of "Gorgeously Green" and have included some tips for shopping green at Target. So Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-38158049968836085622008-05-30T11:23:00.000-07:002008-05-30T12:02:54.089-07:00Target, green-washing or a good start?A Target advertisement caught my eye on TV last night. Their ads are always well done, but this time, they said the cloths were eco-friendly. I sat up and logged on to see what was going on at Target. The collection they were talking about was "Go International: Rogan Gregory". The photos of the rather cool safari clothes are set in front of solar panels and grassy fields. I was excited and Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385132486623052128.post-55792751055109245842008-05-26T10:34:00.000-07:002008-05-26T10:49:55.811-07:00Stella McCartney and LeSportSacIt's been 10 days and I've been looking for something to be excited about for a post and sure'nuff, found it! LeSportSac and Stella McCartney team up to create an eco-chic line of wonderful bags. Made from 100% recycled polyester, these eco-friendly bags are sure to please every econista looking for a casual, functional and stylish bag for the beach, gym or even for diapers!With Stellas Tane Bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03409413031115027017noreply@blogger.com0