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Have a hot pair of shoes you’ve been dying to show off? Well, on August 27th, DiningOut Magazine’s Shoes and Brews will be held at Writer Square from 5 – 8pm, bringing Denver complimentary beer, wine, and restaurant tastings; a variety of entertainment; and best of all, the most...

For the past seven years, the Riverfront Fashion Series has brought Denver some of the most cutting edge apparel, delectable cuisine from the finest local restaurants, and refreshing signature cocktails, making it one of the most highly anticipated events of the year. This summer’s event...

The summer heat inspires all fashion-lovers to search for ways to stay cool, yet stylish. In the quest to find the perfect high-temp looks, wool is not typically the go-to material. However, EMU Australia, a fairly new shoe and apparel company, offers great options for this season’s...

The Bull Fight   My love in velvet, seductive from across the ring. Prancing, dancing – I’ll put on a show. If that’s what you want. Tauromachy, unknowing, rings of romantic fate. Tauromachy, so cruel, fatal fate. Always and forever promises and yet – An empty bed and a macabre...

A new fashion reality series was announced by NBC today, which will partner with media studio Electus to search America for the next top brand in fashion. The show will be hosted by Elle Macpherson, Australian fashion icon and businesswoman. She is commonly known for her executive producer...

The Corner Where I Work   I saw you in passing today. Unexpected as my bus pulled away from your familiar figure. I saw your steps kiss the pavement my footsteps had been. One second lapse between existing as the same person.   My face locked against the window, My stare calling your...

Emma Watson, who has gained popularity with her role as Hermione in the Harry Potter series, recently visited Bachhara, an ethical clothing label, in Bangladesh. Since joining People Tree, a fair trade apparel company based out of the UK, as a creative advisor, Watson decided she wanted to...

Mollie Dash, an eco friendly designer based out of Brooklyn, creates one-of-a-kind jewelry with a vintage charm. She finds the materials for her pieces at local yard sales, thrift stores, as well as off the streets of New York. She believes that most discarded items still have value, and lives...

July 24 2010–Fashion lovers from all over Colorado gathered at Riverfront Park on Friday to attend the highly anticipated summer fashion series featuring designs by Betsey Johnson, Gabriel Conroy and Sue Wong. Unlike previous years where several shows took place throughout June, July and...

Only seven short months after hosting the Winter Olympics, Vancouver is now organizing an additional showcase of skill and dedication: Eco Fashion Week 2010. The event will take place from September 28th through September 30th, and will bring some of the most talented eco fashion designers...

Lara Miller, born and raised in Chicago, is an eco fashion designer who has created a collection that has been described byElle Magazine as, “sultry, sophisticated and as endlessly variable as the woman who wears them.” Her layerable clothing carries a classic, simple design...

Summer brides now have an ethical alternative when purchasing their wedding dress – a gown that actually dissolves in water. British students at Sheffield Hallam University created six sustainable bridal designs out of a biodegradable material, weaving polyvinyl alcohol directly into the...

Eco fashion designer Bahar Shahpar has collaborated with vegan shoe maker Cri de Coeur, and the result is a blast of color infused sustainable footwear to wear all summer long.  Although the collection was debuted in September at New York Fashion Week’s GreenShows, the response was so...

Although Starbucks has been praised for their many green endeavors, there also has been criticism of the company, claiming that the paper cups (that promote recycling on their label) can’t actually be recycled. Supposedly, the plastic film on the inside of the cups, which prevents the...

Eco fashion has come a long way since its grassroots origins, and now designs by Samantha Pleet reinvent vintage mod as if green has always been in style. At the tender age of twenty-five, Samantha Pleet debuted her fall 2006 collection. The looks were described as “intertwining...

In the US, we all believe that we are making the socially responsible choice by purchasing organic cotton. However, how often do we think about the negative consequences that our green lifestyles could potentially cause? In Africa, malaria is affecting millions, and the western hunger for...

Yesterday’s News®, a brand of environmentally conscious pet litter, has announced the Do-Gooder Design Challenge, where top eco fashion designers will compete by creating garments out of recycled newspaper. The designs will be unveiled in New York City in fall of 2010 at the Green...

Starbucks sells between 15 and 30 million cups of coffee per day worldwide, translating into about 6 billion paper cups of waste annually. For coffee lovers that are also trying to save the environment, these numbers can be shocking. Iced coffees can be a great way to chill out this summer,...

Tallulah Jane is a company out of New York City that develops natural perfumes, allowing women everywhere to smell great without the fear of hurting the environment. The company blends botanical essences, oils, resins and balsams with organic grape alcohol or jojoba to create five unique...

Eco-friendly baby clothing is all the new rage, and Vyssan Lull, a collection of Scandinavian inspired tiny fashions, knows how to ethically style your little one this summer. The concept began with the vision of founder Johanna Lillpers while raising her own child, Emma. As a first time...