Enter For a Chance to Win a $2,000 Gift Card!


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Enter For a Chance to Win a $2,000 Gift Card!

It’s time to renew your wardrobe, and we’ve got just the ticket . . . cotton! Since cotton is “The Fabric of Our Lives®,” we want you to make it a part of your life. Enter the Cotton Lookbook Challenge for the chance to win a $2,000 gift card. All you have to do is visit the online shopping destination, ShopStyle, and create a look using cotton or cotton-blend articles of clothing. Is a Read more

Spotted: Cotton on the Spring 2012 Runways!


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Spotted: Cotton on the Spring 2012 Runways!

Designers were in full force this season to charm, shock, and satisfy fashion enthusiasts. We saw bold separates, bright colors, sexy sheers, and sassy layers. The colors popped and so did a certain fabric . . . cotton! Whether in unexpected citrus, cobalt blue, or pops of neon, the versatile and eco-friendly fabric was all over the catwalk. And for those of us who love a smooth transition from Read more

Well, Wouldn’t You Know . . . It’s Cotton!


Updated 09/12/11 7:02 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Well, Wouldn’t You Know . . . It’s Cotton!

From textured dresses to menswear-inspired pieces and adding layers to keep them cozy, Fall is all about The Fabric of Our Lives® . . . Cotton. Dominating the scene are lace, romantic dresses, miniskirts, or sweet blouses, designers are incorporating the texture to keep it lovely for ladies this Fall. Too chilly for a lace mini? Layer a pair of your favorite leggings underneath with a pair of Read more

Stay Cool, Calm, and Collected in Cotton


Updated 08/31/11 11:38 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

 Stay Cool, Calm, and Collected in Cotton

Round out Summer with the hottest staple of the season – the cotton cocktail dress. No longer just the fabric of your favorite vintage tee, cotton fabric keeps you cool and comfortable without sacrificing your impeccable style. The hottest fashion designers are sending it down the runway, and style icon Kate Bosworth is constantly pulling it off. Versatile enough to go from day to night and the Read more

Get the Look: the Oh so Chic Cotton Commercial


Updated 10/26/10 5:22 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 1 comment

Get the Look: the Oh So Chic Cotton Commercial

The interiors used in the latest Fabric of Our Lives cotton commercial with Leona Lewis are absolutely gorgeous and I'm determined to make the space mine! With Asian-inspired lily wallpaper, a striking red grandfather clock, a green tufted chair, a Hollywood Regency style sconce, horse photography, and a Boston Terrier pillow, it has a perfect, eclectic mix of styles. While the influences are Read more

Etsy Find: Recycled T-Shirt Rug


Updated 09/02/09 7:46 PM · Posted by CasaSugar · 2 comments

Etsy Find:  Recycled T-Shirt Rug

Looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a fluffy shag rug? Then try this Recycled T-Shirt Rug ($48) from Etsy seller Talkingsquid. I love the deep navy blue hue of this particular area rug, but if blue's not your bag, Talkingsquid makes these rugs in a variety of colors and sizes. Constructed from discarded t-shirts, Talkingsquid hand cuts t-shirt strips and sews them onto a durable cotton Read more

Style For Style: Easy Traveling With Cotton


Updated 10/27/08 8:25 PM · Posted by FabSugar · 7 comments

Style For Style: Easy Traveling With Cotton

Even though it's been a while since the Transportation Security Agency implemented airport liquid regulations, I don't think I'll ever get used to it. Simply put: it's freaking annoying. But, I'm not going to do anything to jeopardize my trip. What I can do is minimize the liquids I take on my travels with me. For cotton items, like this Victoria's Secret Plaid Shirtdress ($68), I Read more

What Fabric Do You Wear Most Frequently?


Updated 06/11/08 12:13 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 39 comments

What Fabric Do You Wear Most Frequently?

According to WWD, Millennials, or Gen Yers (born 1983 through 1994), overwhelmingly prefer cotton. Source What Fabric Do You Wear Most Frequently? Cotton Polyester Wool Silk Velvet Leather Lace It varies from season to season. Other — do tell! Read more

Want Cheap Clothes? The Cotton Industry's Not 100% Fit


Updated 04/27/08 9:12 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 7 comments

Want Cheap Clothes? The Cotton Industry's Not 100% Fit

The global economy is about to hit your Saturday morning shopping spree. As we've seen food prices grow in response to higher crop prices, fashionistas should be ready to see their clothes prices follow suit, and it's a two-piece problem. People watching their purse strings are causing garment makers to see a rapid decline in their own bottom line. Demand is down wildly. US cotton consumption Read more