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Livia Firth Wears Upcycled Gary Harvey Dress and Fairtrade Jewels to the Oscars
I oohed and awwd over Livia Firth's Prophetik peace silk gown, which she wore to this year's Golden Globe Awards, and she didn't disappoint at the 83rd Academy Awards, where she accompanied Oscar...
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This Weekend, Shop Local Artisan-Made Fashion at Hell's Kitchen Flea Market...
We're all about local artisan-made, one-of-a-kind clothing, accessories and jewelry and so we're a little excited about the fact that The {NewNew}, a local collective of independent Etsy artists, is...
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From E-Waste to Geek Chic: Upcycled Jewelry by Yuma Fujimaki
If you're the type of girl that shudders at the idea of frilly accessories or jewelry, check out these pieces of geek chic by Japanese designer Yuma Fujimaki. Made from recycled electronic waste,...
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John Hardy and Angela Lindvall Launch Luxury Recycled Jewelry Collection...
John Hardy Creative Director Guy Bedarida and supermodel Angela Lindvall in Bali. Photos: courtesy John Hardy Jewelry designer John Hardy is teaming up with supermodel and Alter Eco star Angela...
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Artist Turns Trash in to Rainbows (Unicorn Not Included)
Melbourne-based artist and jeweler Liz Jones is a bit of a magician, turning trash into beautiful rainbows. Her art is gorgeous, but sadly just a 20-minute stroll on a nearby beach is more than enough...
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Dirty Librarian Chains Creates Edgy, Eco-Chic Jewelry from Vintage Materials...
Dirty Librarian Chains' fall 2011 collection. Photo: DLC Brooklyn Dirty Librarian Chains' (DLC Brooklyn) modern jewelry is handmade in Brooklyn by designer Susan Domelsmith, using vintage and...
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Splendora's Gina Pell Shares Her Top Eco-Picks for Summer
Style expert and founder of Splendora.com, Gina Pell, shares her favorite eco-picks for looking fabulous this summer - all while remaining conscious of the great outdoors. In case there was any doubt,...
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In Colorado, Todd Reed Designs Ethical Fine Jewelry with a Raw Edge
When producing one gold ring generates five tons of environmental waste, you have to think about the price you're paying to don nature's most precious bling.
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Hacked Up Barbie Dolls Make Cool but Ghoulish Jewelry
When I was little, my friend and I tore the heads of his sister's Barbie dolls. After that, the game was pretty much over. Designer Margaux Lange shows a similar penchant for tearing apart Barbie and...
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Craft and Science are Combined in One New Exhibition
The Power of Making is the new craft show at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. It's a mix of craft and science: a coming-together of the disciplines.
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5 Designers Making Stunning Jewelry from Recycled Metals
The right accessories can make every piece in your closet do double-duty, taking those jeans from Saturday at the farmers market to Saturday night at your favorite restaurant, turning a simple dress...
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Why "Conflict-Free" Diamonds Are Unreliable: Kimberley Process is "Pandora's...
It's not exactly breaking news, but this topic is worth a recap. The Kimberley Process was established to prevent diamond sales from funding conflict—"blood diamonds"—but in reality, not a whole lot...
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Heart-Warming Story From Japan: Tsunami Survivors Making New Livelihoods from...
Six months after the devastating Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, we've gotten word of a heart-warming project that has been turning the damaged tools of one trade into
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Artist Maria Moyer Creates Plankton-Inspired Porcelain Jewelry for Loomstate...
Artist Maria Moyer is a sculptor, first and foremost. In her most recent body of work she creates ocean-inspired porcelain sculptures for Loomstate. Called "Blue", the
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6 Prototypes With Interesting Uses For Bamboo and Silk From Buenos Aires
Cool chaise longe, rocking chair, lamp, massage accessory and jewelry from bamboo and artisan silk by Argentine designers.
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Green Holiday Gifts for for Your Favourite Girlfriend
From mod earings and necklaces to sweet cell phone and MP3 cases, these green girly gifts will please the ladies on your holiday list.
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Global Witness Gives Up on Kimberley Process "Conflict-Free" Diamonds
Global Witness—an organization that helped to establish the Kimberley Process—has officially withdrawn from KP because of the scheme's “shocking” decision in November.
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Solar Panel Jewelry An Energy Conversation Starter
Wear these fashion accessories and you might feel a little more powerful, literally.
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Colorful New Year's Resolution Bracelets Help Clear Bomb-Littered Land in Laos
From the makers of the Peace Bomb bracelet, comes a colorful New Year's Resolution Bracelet that helps clear 1 meter of bomb-littered land in Laos.
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Olives & Pearls Cuts Aztec-Inspired Necklaces from Leather Scraps
Olives and Pearls transforms vegetable tanned leather scraps into striking, Aztec-Inspired jewelry.
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