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Designer Spotlight: Susan Woo

FabSugar — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:00:22 -0700

Susan Woo is new in fashion town so let's welcome her. The designer received her BS in fashion design and business, then put her degree to practice at Louis Vuitton, Derek Lam, and Chanel. Not bad. Because Woo has major love for fashion and the environment, her entire Fall collection is made from 100 percent all-natural and sustainable fabrics - organic wool, cottons, and cashmeres. Yet another example of eco being chic. Both day and evening options range from $345 to $1,250 and are currently available at H Lorenzo and Kaight in NYC.

To see a few more Susan Woo looks, read more

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Fab's 10 Green Day Designers

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:50:22 -0700

Earth Day is not over yet. . . . As you know, I have been following the green scene for some time and have opinions about who the best eco-friendly designers are. Of course, SF-loving Stella McCartney tops my list, as does the Loomstate for Target collection. Both deliver goods that are earth-friendly and super stylin'. Beau Soleil's Organic One-Shoulder Dress we're giving away is pretty hot, too. There are oodles of other eco-conscious brands that serve up stylish gear that are good to the environment. Check out my top 10.

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On Our Radar: Tobi Loves Ugly Boxes

FabSugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 01:00:22 -0700

One of my favorite online retailers, Tobi, is making a loud and proud declaration: It loves an ugly box! In order to stop adding more waste into the environment, it has decided to start reusing all the boxes it receives on a daily basis. A brand new box may look prettier, but Tobi believes it's what's inside that counts. So next time you order something from the retailer, the box you get may be ugly, but what's inside is going to be anything but.

Online Sale Alert! 20% Off Eco-Friendly Dresses

FabSugar — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:50:00 -0700

eDressMe is the place to go for all occasion dresses. The retailer is currently holding an eco-friendly sale in honor of Earth Day. From now until Monday, April 20, get 20 percent off all eco-friendly dresses, like this Black Boat Neck Synergy Organic Sundress ($52, originally $64). That small keyhole is adorable. There's many more styles and colors, so do our planet and economy a favor and check it out.

For more great deals, check out SaleHabit.com!

Fab Finger Discount: Larsen Gray Bellara Crop Braid Tank

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:00:22 -0800

Remember this eco-friendly Larsen Gray Bellara Crop Braid Tank that I highlighted a while back? It's now on sale for $108 (originally $216). Great color and braided detail. Don't be fearful of the cropped silhouette. I envision it working really well as a layering piece. Perhaps a black tank or a turtleneck. Oh, and in case you forgot, it's made of 50 percent soybean and 50 percent organic cotton. Cool right?

For more great deals, check out our site SaleHabit.com!

On Our Radar: Banana Republic Goes Green

FabSugar — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 14:00:22 -0800

We're all for sustainability at Fab, so when we heard Banana's going green with its new Heritage collection, we had to let you in on the details. "Sustainability is the new luxury," said executive vice president of design Simon Kneen, who describes the collection, seen left, as "signature sportswear for the really modern attitude."

The Heritage collection, ranging from $39 to $150, is made out of organic cotton, soy silk, and bamboo. The gorgeous, eco-friendly line debuts this Summer. On another note, the company has also started using more recycled materials and changing treatment processes so its laundry facilities can comply with the Business for Social Responsibility's clean water guidelines. Awesome - go Banana!

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Fab Flash: Ferragamo Goes Green

FabSugar — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:08 -0800

Ferragamo has gone green. In an effort to preserve the Earth, the luxury brand has created a line of eco-friendly handbags named Eco Ferragamo. What makes this collection special is that the bags are made from a nontoxic tanning technique, are lined in handwoven hemp, and use dyes from natural elements such as tree bark. The results, seen below, are luxurious, biodegradable, and water-resistant bags. The Eco Ferragamo collection ranges from small totes to maxi hobos made in hues of tobacco brown, lemon yellow, and grapefruit pink. The bags retail from $1,190 to $1,890 and will be available come February.

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Fab Blab: Kate Bosworth Wears Recycled (Phillip Lim) Zippers

FabSugar — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:00:22 -0800

You know, you hear about celebrities being environmental activists, but to see it seals the deal.

We love Kate Bosworth; she's so cute and her style is ever evolving. We were super excited when we found out she was going to co-host this year's Gorgeous and Green benefit in San Francisco.

This is the benefit's fourth year in the making, and past hosts and supporters include Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, and Salma Hayek. Proceeds went to Global Green USA, an organization committed to various green initiatives like rebuilding New Orleans and promoting access to clean water as a global human right. Not only did PartySugar find a really yummy organic cabernet, I talked to Bosworth about her super cool Phillip Lim dress, which turned out to be, you guessed it, green.

After greeting Bosworth, she complimented us - "You guys look lovely." She had us at lovely. I knew her dramatic zippered LBD was from Phillip Lim's Spring collection, but there was more than meets the eye:

So this dress is Phillip Lim?

"It’s his green line. This dress is in his regular [Spring] line but he made this for me for this event. I told him I really liked this dress, but I know he has a green line, so I asked if it was possible to make it green and he said absolutely. This is some hemp, some organic silk, recycled zippers, and it’s been hand-dyed in natural dyes. What’s so great about it is a lot of people think green clothing can be boring or granola-ish. The reason I loved it is it shows how you can make an interesting design 100 percent green."

To see more of Bosworth at the event and images from the green runway show, read more.

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Simply Fab: Reusable Shopping Bags That Bounce

FabSugar — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 04:00:22 -0700

You thought you'd seen them all: Reusable shopping bags that practically every retailer sells now - but you have another option. its-laS-tik reusable bags ($14) are green, stylish, and bouncy.

Bouncy?

Unlike other canvas or cotton bags that don't stretch, its-laS-tik uses flexible fabrics that take the shape of its contents and move with you as you walk. You can double the load per bag but never feel the extra heaviness. Cool, right? What's cooler is the bags are manufactured by Hurricane Katrina survivors in New Orleans. For about $14 per 12" by 13" bag, you can take the stress off your shoulders and help those less fortunate make a living.

Fab Site: TheGreenLoop.com

FabSugar — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 02:00:22 -0700

Green life. Green style. Is this your motto? If so, check out TheGreenLoop.com. It's an online retail store meant to do good by providing sustainable fashions made by companies committed to the green cause. What's more, they donate one percent of all purchases to support the environment. Brands on their roster include Anna Corinna, Edun, Linda Loudermilk, and Loomstate.