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All You Need Is Love...And A Crochet Hat

7/9/2009

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One of the wonderful facets of fashion is its ability to create and build community.  

Oftentimes, we think of these communities in terms of cliques or fashion tribes but there is a non-profit organization, Krochet Kids, that has extended the meaning of fashion community to create economic empowerment to the women of Northern Uganda.





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The Krochet Kid's want to create sustainable economic development programs that support holistic growth of individuals and communities within developing nations...You know the old saying, "Feed a man a fish and he will eat for a day.  Teach a man to fish and he will eat forever."  Well, that's Krochet Kid's mission....but instead of fish, this enterprising group of individuals are using hand-crochet beanies.

Founded upon love, the Krochet Kids now have 10 Ugandan women in their Krochet Program who not only learn how to knit, but receive a reliable salary and are involved in a financial education program that teaches them the aspects of small business management.

Many of the women who participate in this program are young, single mothers, young adult orphans heading one or more household9s), those formely abducted, affected by HIV/AIDS, or displaced from their homes.
The beanies come in an assortment of styles and colors knitted using wool or acrylic blend yarns.  Regardless of the beanie you choose, each beanie bears the handwritten name of the women who knitted the hat and a "Love Africa" tag...endearing and personal, clothing with a history and a story that can be worn and passed on.  Now, that's what I call spreading the love.

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Proceeds from hat sales go back into the community to promote further development such as improving education, healthcare, and providing clean water in Northern Uganda.  

Want to spread the love, give a donation or purchase a hat?  Please click on the link and find out how you become a part of this fashion community. 

http://www.krochetkids.org/projects_program.php

Original Source: CoolHunting.com
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Project Runway Winner, Leanne Marshall, New Sustainable Collection

7/2/2009

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Project Runway's Season 5 winner, Leanne Marshall, has unveiled a sneak peek  of her new sustainable collection for Bluefly.com.

Available exclusively at the online retailer starting July 8, the nine-piece collection includes a tank and a tunic in two colorways, a skirt, jacket, and three different dresses.  Prices range from $98-$990.

Source: Treehugger.com

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reMade USA Makes Good Use of Old Leather Jackets

7/1/2009

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Durable and malleable, leather is an ideal material for reusing and upcycling. Seizing that potential, reMade USA just launched a line of stylish handbags made from used and scrap leather. reMade's bags were initially made from leather jackets found in charity stores, with details based on the original garments. The company now also gets cast-offs from the furniture and automotive industries.

reMade has around 10–15 different bags available for order on its website at any time, currently ranging in price from USD 125–365. If they'd like to breathe new life into a garment they no longer wear, customers can also supply their own leather jacket and request a design based on one of reMade's models. Hand-crafted in San Francisco, stamped with its own unique serial number, and lined with a recycled silk scarf, each bag is inherently unique.

reMade isn't the first to make leather jackets into bags. But as planet-friendly products jostle for attention, it's not enough just to be green.


How to stand out and create a sustainable business on top of a sustainable product? reMade's founder, Shannon South, demonstrates the importance of building a brand: using good design and photography; showing the process and telling a story; and adding charming and recognizable details like a silk scarf lining. (Related: Luxe upcycling: from cashmere sweaters to (very) soft toys — From 1950s pommel horses to 2008 gym bags.)

Website: www.remadeusa.com
Contact: shop@remadeusa.com

Spotted by: Edward Cotton

Original Source: Springwise.com


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