| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Jun 17, 2008 at 6:00 am by Allison McCarthy Denim - It’s All in Your Genes We all have a unique genetic code that differentiates us from everyone else. That's the driving concept behind Genetic Denim, a cutting-edge, eco-sensitive denim brand that's on our radar screen. The masterminds of this label recognize our individuality and create denim styles that don’t force us all into the same mold. I had the chance to sit ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME May 14, 2008 at 12:27 pm by Allison McCarthy When They *Really* Need Therapy... We all have that pair of jeans that we just can’t bear to part with. As each day passes, our fondness grows, as do the gaping holes in the knees, bum, and inseam, which we naturally attempt to ignore in an unsuccessful bout of denial. We start devising all sorts of schemes to continue the legacy of our tattered denim - scouring the racks and ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Apr 15, 2008 at 5:24 pm by Allison McCarthy Denim Hemming and Mark Liu, the Zero Waste Designer I was helping my friend shop for a pair of designer jeans last weekend and we got to talking about hems. Why, oh why do designers cut denim so long that no one, short of a supermodel, is tall enough to wear jeans straight off the rack? Not only are we paying top dollar for brand names, we then have to invest extra time and ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Mar 31, 2008 at 3:45 pm by Allison McCarthy Louder Than Life Creating wearable clothing from an artistic vision is a talent I can only dream of having. Add a green layer to that and you’ve truly blown me away. If you don't know Linda Loudermilk, ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Mar 7, 2008 at 12:00 am by Allison McCarthy Sail Away or Stay Grounded, Denim Style You don't have to wait for Fleet Week to enjoy the seafaring vibe. Nautical style is always classically stylish and works for any age. In a search for the perfect sailor pant, I scooped these Marina Trousers by Del Forte. The brand is known for using 100% ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Jan 25, 2008 at 10:14 pm by Samantha Cabrera Sexy 70s, Sustainably. The era of ultra-low and oft-unflattering jeans may finally be coming to an end (notwithstanding the bleats of the thong underwear industry). High-waist, feminine, flowing jeans have made their biggest comeback since the ‘70s this spring, only now they're being done in ...Read MoreRelated Posts ↓ |
| FASHION / ECOSALON HOME Jan 4, 2008 at 12:00 am by Sara Ost An Extra Day of Stretch Nothing is more comfortable and casually chic than the perfect pair of jeans. They’re also a bit tight after washing and drying. Minimize the showdown with the zipper, spend time doing something other than laundry, and help the environment with this easy tip: wear your jeans five times before washing them. ...Read More Related Posts ↓ |