Sustainable suit
AMSTERDAM - The typical life of a garment, before it ever ends up on a hanger, is often quite exotic. It may have been designed in the Netherlands from fabrics that were developed in Pakistan or Australia and then sewn together in Europe. To environmentally conscious consumers, the itinerary of their clothes has become as important a consideration as the nature of the materials used to make them. That’s why Dutch company,Dutch Spirit, has designed the Ambassador - a brand new line of suits that is entirely sustainable.
Dutch Spirit designer Rein Otto says his company makes the entire manufacturing process transparent and they compensate CO2 by planting trees. Is this where style and sustainability meet? Well, we agree that the sustainability is there but we need a bit more convincing about the style - Strawberry Earth likes its suits in colours other than dark grey pinstripe. Rein Otto says they’re working on new designs so watch this space…
Plastic soep inspireert tot kunst
AMSTERDAM - In de Stille oceaan drijft een plastic eiland ter grote van Frankrijk, Spanje en Portugal bij elkaar. Het is grootste vuilnisbelt ter wereld. Duizenden plastic deeltjes komen in de magen van vogels en vissen. Daarmee bederft deze plastic soep onze voedselketen. Het wordt nog een hele klus om het op te ruimen, want daar is jaren filteren voor nodig. De schoonmaak laat bovendien op zich wachten, want niemand voelt zich geroepen! Gelukkig komen er biologisch afbreekbare alternatieven voor plastic zoals plastic van maïs en nemen steeds meer mensen een eigen tas mee naar de supermarkt.
Swedish artist Finsta launches book in Amsterdam
AMSTERDAM - Swedish artist extraordinaire Finsta (a.k.a. Finstafari) is in Amsterdam this week to launch his new book Finsta Graphics. Strawberry Earth caught up with the young artist at the 5-days-off festival in Amsterdam club, Paradiso. We wanted to find out if he’s ever inspired by the environment and the answer is, yes. Finsta collaborated with Leolyxxx in Gdansk, Poland, in May 2009 to create “Spider Ride”.
Fashion Queen and Environmentalist
LONDON - British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood cares about our environment. She made a passionate speech on the hit UK television talk show ‘Tonight with Jonathan Ross‘. Vivienne Westwood was inspired to speak out because of her meeting with independent scientist James Lovelock. At almost 90 years old James Lovelock is one of the most respected voices raising awareness of the effects of climate change.
Design by Anne Claire de Brei
Transport tips on the way!
AMSTERDAM - We’re working on the next set of practical eco tips. In the meantime, here’s the design for the next category: Transport! Keep your eyes peeled for the next update.
Awearness Fair Fashion Event groot succes!
ARNHEM – Het Awearness Fair Fashion Event in Arnhem, is bijna afgelopen… Maar wat een succes! Awearness heeft bewezen dat mode ongelofelijk sexy kan zijn en tegelijkertijd duurzaam en eerlijk geproduceerd. Ontwerpers als Brennels, Studio-JUX, Van Markoviec, Rianne de Witte en Marlon Borgschott namen de catwalk over om hun laatste collectie te showen. Zij lieten zien dat kleding van lyocell, houtpulp, soya, maïs, hennep, bamboe en brandnetel de toekomst heeft.
Tips, tips and more tips
AMSTERDAM - Over the summer we’ll be bringing you a series of practical eco tips that each of us can use to save the planet! Anne Claire de Breij has designed cool collages for each category of tips. The first one, Home and Garden, is already online. Keep a look out for the next collage and more comprehensive tips about Transport!
