Spring in your Step, Arn Mercantile, & Illegal American Hero

CBC (Sky Blue & Beige Plaid)

• John Fluevog’s vegan shoe for spring is awesome! This tan and light-blue plaid oxford is made for rolled up pants, shorts, or anything that will show off your entire foot. $189 at fluevog.com, and it also come in two other colors from previou seasons. The green one is on sale for $129.

CBC (Navy Plaid)CBC (Evergreen Plaid)

• Arn Mercantile is a work-wear inspired, classic menswear line using only organic cotton in all their garments. Here are a few selections from the new collection.

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• Tim DeChristopher is an American Hero who has broken the law, like other heros before him – and you need to hear his story. Andy Stepanian of Sparrow Media wrote an great article on DeChristopher, and sent out this press release:

This parcel was saved by Tim DeChristopher

“I understand that prison is a very horrible place, but I have been scared for my future for a long time and I think the scariest thing that I see is staying on the path that we are on now.  Obedience, to me, is far scarier then going to prison,” - DeChristopher told The New York Times

Today I wrote an article for The Huffington Post about Tim DeChristopher and the selfless, creative, non-violent act civil disobedience that could have him spending years in prison.   Please share this article with friends, on twitter, facebook, tumblr, email, etc etc.   Visit http://350.org to learn more about climate change and how to stop it, learn about Tim’s actions, what motivated them, and moreover how you can take action to bring us closer to a future with a sustainable and livable climate by visiting http://peacefuluprising.org.

Fall Back in Style

Matt & Nat never disappoints. The new canvas collection is incredibly handsome, and made from recycled soda bottles, and recycled faux-suede lining. Better yet,  you can win one of these bags! Email Matt & Nat at blog@mattandnat.com before August 30th at midnight and tell them what MATT & NAT means to you in 250 words, the best men’s and women’s letters will win one of our new Fall 09 handbags.

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Steve Alan presents some nice, basic, organic shirts. We love the black and white, single needle check shirt!

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These tapered organic cotton pants, slouch pants, and shirts from the Australian company, Bassike are not for the faint of heart. But those gents that have a love for cutting-edge trends, check these out!

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Arn Mercantile offers up an organic Peruvian cotton “chore jacket” and some comfy pullovers.

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The Japanese company, Kato uses organic cotton from Zimbabwe to make these jackets and shirts.

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