Archive for 'Bamboo'

Inspired by the values and accomplishments of their grandparents Iola and Henry Hessler, brothers Steven and David Hessler founded Iola Design and set-up shop in Exton, Pennsylvania.  The clean lines of their designs form wall mounts, free standing shelving units and custom projects, many of which are made exclusively from bamboo.

Exemplifying the green aesthetic, Miharu [...]

It’s here…Happy Fourth of July.  And the lucky winners of our Certaintees GiveAway are: Cyndi and Lia.

Made with a 70/30 mix of bamboo/organic cotton, you can wash and wear to your heart’s delight. Get a whole lotta eco style and comfort, and a whole lotta compliments.  Below are a sample of artist Lee Tracy’s [...]

Nominated in 2006 for the Observer Ethical Awards, U.K.-based Eco-Boudoir fashions high-end, fair trade made lingerie and bedroom furnishings.

Their luxurious eco undies, loungewear, pillows and throws are produced either in the UK, to support their local community or by a fair trade co-operative in India. (more)

Eco savvy Alternative Consumers who care about the environment, style, and fashion ethics have a wonderful, new place to find eco chic threads with ethical cred — deuxfm.

Fair Trade and fair labor made, this Canadian based house of sustainable style fashions beautiful, chic styles from renewable, chemical-free, breathable and comfy, bamboo. Find cool summer [...]

Created in NYC by Doie, and made from eco-friendly bamboo jersey, this green eco-frock with bamboo print hem will create the perfect summer fashion statement.
$157 (free ground shipping) @ tobi.com

Tired of cold looking, marble and synthetic counter tops? Maybe it’s time to go ‘bamboo.’ These bamboo counter tops from California-based, Totally Bamboo, are made of sustainable, fast-growing bamboo which is 15% harder than maple. Non-toxic formaldehyde free adhesives are used throughout; and flat grain, vertical grain and parquet end grain boards are [...]

Hey, Big Daddy’s Day is almost here. Make his day … whether you go low key (hanging by the grill, going for a bike ride) or big time, just make it eco-friendly — you both will be glad you did. Here are many ways to rock his green world.

via eco-libris, give an eco [...]

Summertime is too hot for tight, clingy clothes. Go caj-sexy in these easy-to-wear, bamboo dresses with luscious draping or low pockets. Designer Anne Salvatore Epstein fashions Beau Soleil (named after her favorite oyster) with her new simple, modern and organic lifestyle in mind. Lucky us!

medallion ($275) available 2 colors - above L
beau babe ($275) [...]

Wondering where to plop your eco-conscious rump with appropriate style?  Kalon Studios provides the Isometric Chair, a sustainable seating choice that will reflect your innate design sense. Locally made of 100% renewable bamboo and non-toxic materials, the Isometric is manufactured using precise CNC manufacturing processes.
Available with, or without, Kalon Studios signature motifs.
$380 @ [...]

Wildflower, a new site, offers a quality selection of organic, fair trade and sustainably-made essentials and not so essentials for you and your home.
Choose from a wide range of bedlinens — bamboo, in soft shades of green tea, almond or white or organic cotton and Vintage Wash.

This sustainably harvested Tall Sideboard (above) is perfect [...]

Fantasizing about building a bamboo home, but not sure if you’d like living in it? Here’s a place that you can try before you buy. Take a much needed vaca to a Maui resort (swim to the island if you must), and rent a bamboo jungalow to experience what it would be like [...]

From Bambu’s Laquerware Collection comes these tastefully colored bowls. Made from 100% organically grown bamboo.
Choose sets of 3 in assorted sizes and colors for $13.95 @ greenfeet.com

If you’re not familiar with nau (if you’re a steady altCon reader, you are), now’s the time to get up to speed. Nau’s high-performance fall/winter collection will be available @ 40-75% less than usual at this 4 day event in nyc. A great time to pickup a stylish, naturally wicking top - (the [...]

Here’s a tee shirt company that speaks to us. Founded by a London-based dynamic duo, Eko Noiz tees are truly green, inside and out.
You can buy a tee in your choice of eco friendly fibers — bamboo, hemp, organic cotton or recycled plastic bottles. And take your pick of hand-printed artwork (created with [...]

AltCon friend, South African designer Ryan Frank, has announced that the renowned Milan gallery, Post Design, will now be representing him and featuring his work. Alberto Bianchi Albrici commissioned Ryan to design a piece that will be exhibited at his Milan based gallery, during and after the furniture fair in April.
Pictured is Ryan’s new creation, [...]