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Viva Vivavi

By kaight August 20, 2008

Brooklyn's Premiere Eco Design Store Pops-Up In Manhattan

Vivavi, one of the premiere eco-minded furniture stores, has opened a "Pop-Up" store in Manhattan. The Brooklyn-based design outlet, which is the brainchild of lazy environmentalist Josh Dorfman, has partnered with the Riverhouse, a luxury "green" condo building located in Tribeca. The shop is part of a two-bedroom model unit that overlooks the Hudson River. Items featured at the showroom include dining sets and furniture by Eviva, and are made from responsibly-sourced hardwoods and non-toxic varnishes; original mosaics by Schimmel Art, made from tiles cut from junk mail; handwoven and hand dyed rugs by Christian Rathbone and a fun lighting...

Going Abroad This Summer?

By kaight August 7, 2008

Check Out Our Picks For A Sustainable Shopping Experience Overseas

Europe has always been way ahead of the game in terms of conscientious consumption and sustainable design. (The German town of Marburg wants to require solar panels on new as well as existing buildings, according to the New York Times. Nuf, said.) But in terms of green fashion, the aesthetic has been well, a little comci comca. No longer. European labels, particularly those from France, Denmark and Sweden have become a strong presence in the sustainable fashion movement -- particularly in the luxury market -- with the famous Pret-a-Porter trade show now offering an ethical division, So Ethic. So, for...