Getting caught with one of these sleek bags is no crime. This line of sustainable, vegan computer/ briefcase bags are made in the You-Ess-Ay! They’re sweatshop-free, made with faux-leathers from non-PVC, VOC-free compounds of polyurethane, cotton, and cellulose (more quickly biodegradable), and utilitarian with some excellent features.
VILDE SVANER is a sustainably produced European line with a very wearable men’s collection. The aim of VILDE SVANER is to conciliate ecological and economical sustainability with a way of aesthetically challenging fashion. That is why VILDE SVANER uses only organic and sustainable fabrics and establishes a transparent production process for the customer.
Their garments are made from recycled mens shirts or organic cotton, and everything is dyed and manufactured locally in Germany.
They do use some leather in accessories, but I’ve spoken to designer Anne Gorke, and they are seriously considering switching over to an eco-friendly faux, which I think is a brilliant idea!
Anntian, a fresh, young label out of Berlin, Germany, utilizes regional manufacturing, ecological fabrics like organic cotton, and is continually seeking out sustainable methods and materials. These shirts are all 100% organic cotton and available at these shops , with several in the United States. The company does use some wool and silk in other garments, but they do not use fur or leather at all.
What’s better than clothing made from 100% recycled materials? Clothing that can, once again, be ![[the+gentleman+surfer.jpg]](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_wvQrEUHWYSE/S6Z81yIO6UI/AAAAAAAAAGU/JaGeMY8D5jw/s1600/the%2Bgentleman%2Bsurfer.jpg)
recycled after they’re worn out. Riz, a board shorts brand started by aquatic-loving surfer/sailor pals Riz and Ali, are truly a gentleman surfers’ dream. As for getting your man-hands a pair of these proper, English shorts? There are only between 25 and 65 per style made. Email: pre-order@rizboardshorts.com
Riz’s boardies are made from Teijin’s 100% recycled and recyclable sueded polyester. This Ecocircle process allows polyester clothing to be returned and recycled into new polyester yarn. Whereas other 100% recycled polyester fabrics cannot be recycled themselves, our “Rizcycle” process is a continuous loop.
EDUN, started in 2005 by Ali Hewson and Bono, has relaunched their website, and along with it, a crucial new initiative: Grow to Sew. One hundred percent of proceeds from the Grow to Sew series will go to the Conservation Cotton Initiative (CCI) in Uganda, an organic farming program created by EDUN and the Wildlife Conservation Society that aims to build sustainable, organic farming communities and offer farmers a fair trade market for their cotton. This comes at the first signs of peace after decades of civil war, strife, and unrest in this once-fertile, cotton growing region of Uganda called Gulu.
As part of the Pre Fall Collection created in honor of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, EDUN introduces a Special Edition Grow to Sew African produced tee shirt series, which features organic cotton, and bold black and white graphics inspired by the vibrancy of the continent. Included in this series is a “South Africa 2010” soccer ball graphic tee that features the shape of the African continent at the center of the ball.
In addition to this initiative, EDUN’s mens’ A/W 2010 collection is looking tremendous with subtle grays, slate blues, tans, and olive. All fair trade, mostly organic cotton. I love everything EDUN stands for, but I do wish they’d ditch that one leather jacket they offer, being that livestock is the worst ecological offender out there ( and it’s just mean) – and there are so many amazing, sustainable alternatives.
