The Nettle Project
Prince Charles, the heir to the British throne, pitched an idea to Vin + Omi, award-winning pioneers in sustainable fashion, to create a capsule collection made entirely from Nettles—a common weed—growing abundantly in his garden on Highgrove Estate in Gloucestershire. Last May, the designers spoke with Charles during an event hosted by the British Fashion […]
Krimson Klover’s Alpine Baselayer Takes Center Stage In Warren Miller’s Latest Film
Krimson Klover, Founded in Boulder, CO by Rhonda Swenson, is a well-known label in the active outdoor space as a maker of luxurious yet fuss-free women’s apparel. This year, Krimson Klover was honored to be part of a select group of brands who took part in Warren Miller’s latest film Timeless presented by Volkswagon. The […]
Bioengineered Apparel Gives New Meaning To Composting
Vollebak uses science and technology to make the future of clothing happen faster. The three-year-old outdoor brand, Founded by twin brothers, designers and athletes Nick and Steve Tidball, shown below, create outdoor clothing that no one else has—or is bold enough to try. In 2018, the duo manufactured several ground-breaking apparel pieces—the Graphene Jacket, the […]
Hydaway Water Bottle … Collapsible, Stashable, Planet-Friendly, Go-Anywhere
Through a partnership between Outdoor Retail and Nalgene Outdoor, more than 25,000 attendees of the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market this past June could opt to pick up a custom, 32-ounce, wide-mouth water bottle by Nalgene for free to fill up at more than 170 water stations located throughout the show floor. If you walked down […]
Summers & Co … Flyfishing Apparel For the Female Angler
Cara Smith grew up in Traverse City, MI—a legendary fishing area—spending time at her grandparents’ house on the Boardman River. She learned to love all aspects of fishing, even sewing fishing rod bags with her grandmother and helping her grandfather to tie a thread around a fishing pole. The heritage of fishing is woven deeply […]
Shaw & Tenney … The Oldest Maker Of Paddles & Oars In The World
Shaw & Tenney doesn’t claim to have invented Paddles & Oars but to their knowledge, they are the second oldest manufacturer in the world. Founded in 1878 in Orono, ME, the company has been manufacturing marine products using time-honored, traditional craftsmanship. Walking around the workshop, you see craftsmen at work. Every time a Paddle or […]
Throw-Away Plastic Through The Artist’s Lens
An art medium refers to the materials that artists use to create a work of art. Many people around the world are working to save our oceans and waterways, including contemporary artists. Through art, they are creating powerful statements that pay homage to the beauty of the sea and marine habitat but also show the devasting […]
Think Sustainably … 10 Apps To Cut Your Carbon Foot
When it comes to making sustainable choices, our phones are one of our best allies. Digital apps are available to empower people—and businesses—to make more sustainable choices. They’re also a great tool to develop more ways of thinking sustainably on a larger scale offering resources to more efficiently help us take care of our environment. […]
2019’s Best Cities For Soccer Fans
With the U.S. Open Cup final coming up at the end of August and the U.S. Women’s National Team having won the World Cup this year, WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best Cities for Soccer Fans as well as accompanying videos. To find the best places for loving— for many, the world’s favorite sport—WalletHub compared […]
This Month In Sports … 70 Years of Adidas
Adidas turns 70 on August 18. We started in a washroom and conquered the world. And in-between, we have scored big and also, sometimes, struggled to reach our goals. We have done our best for the best. We have improved and grown. Looking ahead to the future, always remembering where we came from. This is […]
The Iconic Sony Walkman Turns 40
The Sony Walkman was the first portable music player to hit the market in 1979. The first time you could plug in and listen to tracks while walking down the street, or anywhere for that matter. Shaped like a transistor with silver buttons, two headset jacks and no screen, the Sony Walkman changed forever the […]
Sneaker Consumption … Not Good For Mother Earth
Sneakers have become a superfast market—one shoe drop after another, every day, every month. Here are just a few of the sneakers from the majors dropping in August. • Jordan Mars 270 • Jordan 1 Low ‘UNC’ • Nike Joyride • Nike x Undercover Daybreak • Nike Kyrie 5, ‘Squidward’ • Puma • Roma Amor […]
Back-To-School … Shopping Via App
According to the National Retail Federation, back-to-school shopping this year will hit a record high for families with kids in elementary school through high school with an average spend of $696.70 per child, up two percent from last year. And as the generation born with a phone in their hand and billions of dollars in […]
The Power Of Local To Affect Real Change
By Teresa Hartford In the early 80s, fashion was in the midst of a revolution. Synthetic materials like polyester were widely adopted having come into vogue in the 70s and as we watched Nike grow to become one of the most profitable clothing companies in the world, Miuccia Prada was experimenting with nylon and introduced […]
Amazon … Sizing The Consumer Up With Personal Shopper Service
Amazon has added another layer of convenience for shoppers to buy clothing, shoes and accessories direct from the e-tailer, with the company’s Subscription Box service. Prime members who opt into the personal shopper experience will receive a monthly box that contains up to eight items chosen by Amazon’s fashion team. Similar to other subscription box […]
