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Sustainable Colletive by Convoy Closes

By kaight August 28, 2008

California-based Label Not Able To Sustain In Sluggish Economy

Sustainable Collective, a collection of convertible knits made from certified organic cotton and recycled fabrics, has announced the collection will close at the end of this season due to sluggish sales. The California-based company launched in its men's and women's collection of tees and separates in Spring 2007. Included in its sustainable mission was an adherence to a strict fair labor policy, a commitment to using plant and root-based dye techniques, such as those derived from weeds, South American fair-trade teas and the use of recycled tags and packaging. Mary Adam, of Sustainable Collective's parent company, Morgan Holdings LLC, said...

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...