American Eagle Infuses “Café” Line of Jeans With Recycled Coffee Grounds
byAmerican Eagle’s latest line of jeans comes with a side of coffee—recycled coffee, that is.
Adidas “Sport Infinity” Working on “Endlessly Recyclable” Zero-Waste Football Boots
byThe Adidas “Sport Infinity” initiative, announced recently and funded by the European Commission, seeks to create a new breed of sporting good, one that can be fully and repeatedly recycled while allowing for greater freedom of design.
Adidas Introduces “Futurecraft 3D”, a Running Shoe with 3D Printed Materials
byLast week sportswear giant, Adidas, unveiled the “Futurecraft 3D,” a 3D-printed, customized running-shoe midsole designed to meet the cushioning needs of an individual’s foot. Hailing it a “production breakthrough,” Adidas says the concept piece will take the running-shoe standard to the “next level” by offering a flexible carbon copy of the athlete’s foot, down to his or her exact contours and pressure points.
Livia Firth Curates Sustainable Fashion Collection for Marks & Spencer
byMarks & Spencer is rolling out the green carpet for Livia Firth, staunch promoter of sustainable fashion. Together with her Eco-Age, her ethical-brand consultancy, Firth has pieced together a capsule wardrobe, derived from the British department store’s autumn collection, to “meet the working woman’s needs,” according to Marks & Spencer.
How Unisex Fashion Can Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget
byUnisex fashion has come into the trends in a big way: think comfortable clothing and shirts that your boyfriend would wear. It’s a great way to add a bit of androgynous flair to your outfit. Here’s how it can update your look without you having to shell out money for new items.
Is Strobing Really the New Contouring?
byContouring is one of the most important parts of your makeup routine, helping you accentuate your bone structure and highlight your best facial assets. But now a new technique called strobing might just kick contouring aside. Here’s what it’s all about.
Levi’s Wellthread Collection Launches
byEarlier this month, Levi’s announced the Fall 2015 launch of the Levi’s Wellthread™ Collection, which touts a holistic approach to sustainable product design: The line was made in 100 percent cotton for easier recyclability, by empowered workers — and includes the first garments to feature Levi’s Water
Cotton Slavery in Uzbekistan explained in 2 minutes
byLast week in Uzbekistan, hundreds of thousands of people, including children, were forced from their jobs and schools and into the cotton fields, where they’ll spend the next few weeks picking the crop under hot, unsanitary, and often hazardous conditions for little to no pay.
H&M “Dramatically” Lagging Behind in Bangladesh Fire, Safety Repairs
byH&M opens their very first Cape Town store at the V&A Waterfront this Saturday. Shoppers are expected to descend upon the store en masse, rumour has it the store will have the tallest escalators in Cape Town; read this before deciding whether you will be in the queues.
Elle Decoration {OCT/NOV 2015}
byLive Eco’s founder and editor, Nikki Stear, featured in the Oct/Nov 2015 issue of Elle Decoration South Africa.