Pretty Pastels from Hannah Collection
DAF alumni, Hannah Lavery of Hannah Collection, has launched a new range for summer 2012/13. And we’re loving it!
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Earth Friendly Designs Come to Life
This is the last storyboard update for Avant Garde object 2012. This week the students were required to show us their final eco-friendly object.
Energy Saving Light Bulbs: A Health Hazard?
When it comes to light bulbs, choosing compact fluorescent lamps (or CFLs) is a great energy-saving option as they are four times more efficient than the incandescent kind. But did you know that CFLs contain mercury? What are the potential risks for you and your family? Find out here.
Look Good During Your Daily Commute with Levi’s
For all you male cyclists, Levi’s is your new best friend! Levi’s new Commuter Line is designed to bring comfort, durability, and style together. The performance fabric and functional details covers all the essentials a commuter cyclist might need.
Valentino at The New York City Ballet
The New York City Ballet has gone fashionable with costume designs created by the world famous Italian designer, Valentino. New York Celebrity, Sarah Jessica Parker, sparked the collaboration idea.
SNAGs have more fun
Sensitive New Age Guys, or SNAGs, are on the up while the cowboy stereotype kind of man could soon to be a thing of the past. Here Live Eco talks to some of Cape Town’s finest SNAGs about what it’s like to be a sensitive guy in today’s world.
Upcycled Fashion meets Climate Smart
Avant Garde dress 2012, Live Eco’s upcycled fashion design competition, has officially begun and here is a first look at some of our DAF 2nd years “climate smart” designs.
Eco Friendly Bikinis: Look Sexy, Save the Earth
Produced in Easton, Pennsylvania, Eco Swim by Aqua Green are eco friendly bikinis and swimsuits made from recycled bottles and plastic bags are proving that saving the planet can be sexy.
New Bike Lanes for Cape Town
Our city is going to become more cyclist friendly, thanks to local campaign Bicycle Cape Town. The efforts of a handful of activists has translated into a commitment by The City of Cape Town to construct proper cycling facilities along the full length of Albert Road in Woodstock.
Eco Design Penultimate Update: Week 6
Loading Week 6’s eco design storyboards was a fun and interesting procedure. I looked back to the design’s of Week 1 and noted that only a few students have actually stuck to their original eco design ideas.