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Edun Sale

joshuakatcher — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:13:53 +0000

Get 50% AW2010 styles from Edun - Bono and Ali Hewson's line that focuses on fair-labor garments, developing sustainable cottage industries, and empowering communities. I specifically recommend the linen military shirt, the linen sweater, and the organic cotton crewneck shirt below. From an environmental standpoint, linen is almost always low-to-no pesticide usage and much less water intensive than cotton. Organic cotton helps steer clear of one of the largest uses of pesticides and herbicides in the world. Steer clear of the leather, though! Leather is one of the worst environmental offenders, not to mention it's hidden cruelty.

Fall’s Positive

joshuakatcher — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:53:43 +0000

• I like this organic cotton crewneck sweater from EDUN. $258 EDUN is a contemporary lifestyle brand founded by Bono and Ali Hewson with the mission to encourage trade in Africa and build awareness of what is possible there.

• Portland General Store's grooming products are worth more than a few bucks. From rhassoul mud cleansing balls and whiskey and tobacco aftershave to smelling salts and plant-based fragrances - their vegan range is suitable for any rugged gent. *Not all their products are vegan, please read the labels. All listed below are vegan:

• We're not kids anymore. The truth behind forcing animals to perform in the circus is as sickening as it is silly. We know that an elephant is a huge, intelligent, emotional animal whose needs and desires far exceed what an abusive and confining life behind bars and balancing on balls can provide. Our pal Gary Smith takes a stab at the most horrible show on earth, Ringling Bros in his new article. Check it out why circus' using animals are indefensible. • Black & Noir's offers this 100% organic cotton twill jacket in gray, made in Canada. $412

EDUN: Grow to Sew

joshuakatcher — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:28:48 +0000

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.

Earth Day Sale: Loomstate, Edun, Simple

joshuakatcher — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:06:18 +0000

To access these invite-only sales, you must have an invitation: click here.

Ladies, there's lots for you too!

EDUN sale today

TheDiscerningBrute — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:58:50 +0000

Don't miss the EDUN sale today (Friday, Aug 21st) at 12 noon on GILT GROUPE. You must have an invite to partake. Style meets sustainability in this eco-loving line from Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson. Launched in 2005, Edun is a socially conscious fashion company that strives to create beautiful clothing while fostering sustainable employment in developing areas around the world. With its edgy, modern approach to classic silhouettes, the collection’s color palette pulls from the dusky blues and grays found in nature at night. The label includes fashion denim, organic graphic tees, fleece tops, knitwear, men’s button-downs, and women’s blouses and dresses. Edun’s efforts toward socially and environmentally conscious products and processes have earned the label a CFDA award as well as support from celebrities Bonnie Raitt, Liv Tyler, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie.

Circus Exposed & Mighty Menswear

TheDiscerningBrute — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:35:25 +0000

Don't forget the organic menswear sale at GILT GROUPE today starting at noon! If you're not a member of GILT, click HERE. Ringling Bros is in deep dung. A new undercover video contains footage of "beating, whipping and hooking," according to PETA. Check out these stripes and solids from Splendid Mills - made with organic cotton and recycled poly:

Loomstate, Edun, and Rogues Gallery: Organic Menswear Online Sale

TheDiscerningBrute — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:11:19 +0000

Loomstate, Edun, and Rogues Gallery will be showcasing organic menswear at up to 70% off retail at the exclusive GILT GROUPE on Friday 7/24/09 starting at Noon EDT. Gilt Groupe provides access, by invitation only, to Men’s, Women’s and Children’s coveted fashion and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off retail. Each sale lasts only 36 hours, and it's first-come-first-serve.

Food Moovie, Veg Apps, & Earth Week Sale

TheDiscerningBrute — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:21:26 +0000

These Neto Stripes, Plimadrille Shoes, Black High-tops, and Contrast Plimsoles are great for spring! FOOD, INC. is a film exposing the food industry's dirty secrets:

In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that's been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment.

Gilt Groupe's Earthweek sales include Edun, Matt + Nat, Stella McCartney, Loomstate, and Stuart + Brown. Gilt Groupe is a website offering invitation-only sales of coveted and luxury fashion lines at discounts up to 70% off retail. I am inviting all my readers to join. Simply click HERE. . . . Check out the VeganXpress app for your iPod/iPhone. It lets you know what is vegan at popular chain restaurants and fast-food places. If you're ever stuck in the middle-of-nowhere, this could be quite the life-saver. . . . . If you've never heard Ingrid Newkirk speak, this is a must. Listen to Ingrid's speech at The International Non-violence Conference in Bethlehem in 2005. It is the first time anyone has been invited to speak on a non-human issue.