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Top Green Fashion Designers Compete on the Catwalk for Charity (Video)

TreeHugger — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:35:41 +0000

Behind the scenes with Samantha Pleet as she designs for the Do-Gooder Design Challenge.

And by Catwalk we do literally mean “catwalk”. Yesterday’s News, makers of eco-friendly cat litter, made from recycled newspaper–hence the company’… Read the full story on TreeHugger

Hands in the Sand: A Volunteer’s (Silly yet Satisfied) Perspective

TreeHugger — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 00:12:00 +0000

Participants get painted for their debut in the sand. Image credit: Jess Root

As Matt put it, today’s Hands in the Sand event was a refreshing take action way of channeling all the BP hate and directing it toward something positive. A global cry for clean energy, clean beaches and a clean planet using the potent visual cue of thousands of linked hands stringing the world’s shores.

For me, compromising my usual Saturday sleep-in-late … Read the full story on TreeHugger

In New York, the Hester Street Fair Lures Locals with Fresh Produce, Cupcakes, Vintage Prada, and More (Event)

TreeHugger — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:32:30 +0000

A vibrant flea market in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Image courtesy of Hester Street Fair

There’s something for everyone at the Hester Street Fair, whether you’re a thrifter, local foodie, antique hunter, or otherwise. The only outdoor vendor fair in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, founded by SuChin Pak and Ron Castellano, houses up to 60 local vendors every weekend.

This weekend, in addition to the bevy of vintage accessories, clothing, and shoes the vibrant fle… Read the full story on TreeHugger

In New York, Fashion Royalty Rallies for Local Clothing with Outdoor Art & Fashion Exhibit (Event)

TreeHugger — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:11:26 +0000

A soon-to-be-unveiled mannequin in the “Sidewalk Catwalk” public fashion/art exhibit in NYC. Image via Racked

Mannequins are taking to the streets dressed in designer duds, made entirely with local materials in New York City’s Garment District, this Thursday in New York City as part of a public art and fashion exhibit called “Sidewalk Catwalk“, on display from June 24 until September 3rd. Local g… Read the full story on TreeHugger

In New York, An Exhibition Strives to Save the Garment District and Local Clothing Manufacturing (Event)

TreeHugger — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:36:03 +0000

Image via Design Trust

As New York City considers plans to rezone the Garment District in Manhattan, Made in Midtown will show how local garment manufacturing is an integral part of the city’s economy. Findings from the study, a collaboration between urban planning non-profit Design Trust and the Council… Read the full story on TreeHugger

NYC Event: Shop Haute Green Fashion Labels at EcoSalon Shops

TreeHugger — Thu, 27 May 2010 16:59:56 +0000

Lara Miller, Study NY. Credit: Meaghan O’Neill; Doucette Duvall. Credit: Doucette Duvall

Fellow eco-fashionaistas over at EcoSalon are hosting their very own pop up shop and green fashion tweet-up for one night only next week at Green Spaces in New York City. EcoSalon’s Editor in Chief Sara Ost and Fashion Editor Amy DuFault have gathered a bevy of green fashion designers–Lara Miller, Read the full story on TreeHugger

Spring Clean Your Closet: Method Will Handle the Laundering, and Donate to Goodwill (NYC Event)

TreeHugger — Sun, 09 May 2010 12:41:14 +0000

Credit: Method

With the change in season comes the inevitable day–or entire weekend–dedicated to spring cleaning and transitioning ones wardrobe for warmer temps. Fortunately, for those of us residing in the Big Apple, Method (full disclosure: Co-Founder Adam Lowry is a guest contributor to TreeHugger) will help in the final stages of cleaning out our closets; the natural and non-toxic cleaning company has teamed up with Read the full story on TreeHugger

Get Your Wildflower On: Eat Charismatic Megaflora At Top Restaurants In NYC This Week

TreeHugger — Sun, 02 May 2010 18:35:24 +0000

photo: Marielle Anzelone via flickr

Wildflower Week NYC celebrates its 3rd Anniversary in New York City this week with a bunch of events that will make you think differently about wildflowers, or at least make you stop and smell them! Some of my favorite places in the five boroughs are the designated sites for tours for wildflower week, such as: Battery Park, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Queens Botanic Garden, Liz Chrystie Community Garden, along with several others. Ever wondered about how plants survive on th… Read the full story on TreeHugger

NYC Event: Sense and Sustainability Fashion Show and Fundraiser (Video)

TreeHugger — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 13:52:54 +0000

Tina Tandon fall 2009 collection. Credit: Tina Tandon

A fusion of fashion and philanthropy, Sense and Sustainability is both a runway show — featuring ethical threads by Rachel Lyra Hospodar, Helen Asir, Marcus Hicks, and Swati Argade — and fundraiser for First Sight. Set in India, the documentary film — currently in post production — investigates the … Read the full story on TreeHugger

FREE NYC Event: Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert with Macy Gray

TreeHugger — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:02:35 +0000

Credit: Origins

Natural skincare brand Origins is offering complimentary entry to a star-studded concert featuring Grammy Award-winner Macy Gray at Webster Hall New York City on April 19, in celebration of Earth Month 2010. The show will include performances by Ryan Star and Jon McLaughlin. Click through to find out how you can get your ticket: … Read the full story on TreeHugger