April 77′s Runes, We Love Fluevog, Revolution & Trousers 5A

April 77, created by our favorite rock-n-roll, vegan, Parisian designer Brice Partouche, is cleverer than everer. Their new collection features runes-style codes that let you download exclusive music tracks!

John Fluevog does it again. My favorite leather-free shoes from last season are back in a smart navy, tan, black and red plaid. Knock em’ dead with these and a pair of fitted jeans, khakis, or a navy suit. Resin and wood soles, faux-suede interior, cotton uppers and all ethical handsomeness.  $189

CBC (Navy Plaid)

Adbusters #91: The Revoltion IssueADBUSTERS’ “The Revolution Issue” is a must-read for anyone who wants to change the world.

“It may be hard to imagine a revolution erupting tomorrow, but we need to remember that human history is one of resistance, riot and rebellion. In this issue, Adbusters #91: The Revolution Issue – I, Revolution, we provide a look back at history’s greatest struggles as well work from some of today’s freshest radical thinkers.”

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Trousers London offers an adaptation of the classic T5 – 100% Raw Organic Denim with a premium shirting fabric used as lining in a lighter, brighter check, with the piping detail on the side pockets. $294

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joshuakatcher, August 28th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Posted in art, cruelty-free, design, fashion, vegan, vegetarian

Viva Las Vegans & Chrissie Hynde’s Clothing Line

A scenic view of the Wynn Las Vegas.Steve Wynn

• Vegans of Nevada and ethical gambling tourists will rejoice now that there are “dozens of vegan dining options …available at Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Las Vegas, two resorts operated by mogul Steve Wynn, who recently decreed that every restaurant at his Vegas properties would provide several vegan choices. That includes, yes, even the lowly buffet, which now has a vegan dessert section,” according to AOL News. The 68-year-old casino mogul is rumored to have gone vegan recently. Read the full story here.

• Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders is set to launch a line of clothing called Fairground Luck, featuring “leather” jackets, skinny jeans, and cowboy boots  – all totally vegan, according to WWD. The line is a collaboration with her recording partner, JP Jones, a Welsh singer – and this leads me to believe (and hope) that the line includes things for men! Discerning Brute pals Todd Oldham and John Bartlett are rumored to have consulted on the line. Full Article.

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joshuakatcher, August 26th 2010 | Tags: , , ,
Posted in animal rights, celebrity, cruelty-free, fashion, food, vegan, video

Keep on Keepin’ on, Fall for Loomstate & Get Unstitched

• These are rad, plain and simple. Vegan, unisex moccasin-style sneaks from Keep. $75


• The new fall organic cotton tees from Loomstate hit the spot. $60
(But hey, Loomstate, I’m super bummed to see you starting to use livestock products like wool in sweaters, a leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions.)

Chippewa Mens Crew TeeTetons Mens Crew Tee

• Chloe Jo at Girlie Girl Army introduces us to the unpressed collection from Unstitched Utilities, featuring Tyvek® material. These shoes are super lightweight, strong, casual, and comfortable. Tyvek is a made of recycled material that is lightweight and looks like paper, but is stronger than leather.

• You make me sick! Who wants to eat a chicken’s menstrual-cycle, anyway? With the largest egg recall in US history (more than a half billion eggs) and another huge meat recall in the works, now is best time to ditch animal products, if you haven’t already! Replacing eggs in cooking and baking is a cinch, choose any of these options:

  • • 1 tbsp milled flax seed and 3 tbsp water = 1 egg (perfect for cake).
  • • 1/2 banana = 1 egg (delicious in pancakes/muffins)
  • • Ener-G Egg Replacer – follow directions on box.
  • • 2 tbsp cornstarch= 1 egg
  • • 2 tbsp arrowroot flour = 1 egg
  • • 2 tbsp potato starch = 1 egg
  • • 1 heaping tbsp soy powder + 2 tbsp water = 1 egg
  • • 2 tbsp applesauce = 1 egg (great in brownies)

Find out quick and easy tips on ditching dairy and meat, and start digging some tofu-scramble!

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joshuakatcher, August 26th 2010 | Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted in animal rights, fashion, food, green, news, organic, recipes, vegan, vegetarian

Zero Waste Fashion

The New York Times ran a very enlightening story about the fashion industry’s next big goal: zero waste.

“Among those instrumental in pushing for change is Mr. Rissanen, a ruddy-faced Finnish designer who is Parsons’ first-ever assistant professor of fashion design and sustainability. He is teaching the new zero-waste course with Scott Mackinlay Hahn, a founder of the organic fashion label Loomstate, who, along with a colleague, will provide insights into actual business practices.” – NYT

Below, Timo Rissanen, Assistant Professor of Fashion Design and Sustainability at Parsons The New School for Design, works with patterns that produce zero fabric waste.

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joshuakatcher, August 16th 2010 | Tags: , ,
Posted in fashion, sustainable

Auralis, Generic Surplus, Black Dollars

Introducing Auralis, an emerging New York / Puerto Rican, sustainable, vegan line with some mens selections, like this button down shirt in organic cotton and bamboo. $152.00

Generic Surplus, sustainably leather-free hi-tops: $76

Trailboot

The Black Dollars ‘black flag’ tee in organic cotton: $110

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joshuakatcher, August 6th 2010 | Tags: , , ,
Posted in accessories, fashion, green, organic
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