DDI Announces their Elite set of Summer Workshops to launch their new office at the Pavilions on 16th st Mall in Denver, CO.
This set of four workshops will be taught by local Denver experts in their respect areas of Business and Fashion.
For more information go to the DDI Website .
OAT Shoes will debut its “Virgin” collection in Europe this spring. It was presented in January during the Green Fashion Competition at the Amsterdam International Fashion Week. The collection was themed after the Garden of Eden which portrayed the very first garden featuring Adam and Eve models. The fashion show presented OAT’s sneaker line with the end of the runway featuring a single sapling-filled OAT sneaker.
The OAT collection is one that satisfies both men and women with its unisex line. OAT keeps the sole of the shoes vibrant and colorful but incorporates natural tones throughout the rest of the sneaker. But OAT Shoes are way more than just looks, these are fully biodegradable with a touch of mother nature. Through innovative materials it was made possible to create a flexible seed-embedded cork sole.. and when the shoe life is over, bury them!
These sneakers literally become a pot and will sprout greens!
Chanel, the iconic brand best known for classic scents, handbags, and women’s wear, is branching out–far out–into sports gear. The classic double “CC” logo now graces everything from basketballs and footballs, rollerblades and scooters, to surfboards and skis. While we can’t comment on the technical aspects of the gear (Chanel is a tad above our paygrade) we have to admit the wood skis actually look pretty awesome.
So, if you want to bring the bling this upcoming season, a whole new avenue just opened up for you. Get yourself into some Chanel equipment and we’ll see you on the next episode of “The Rich and Famous.”
Civic Duty is what you can call the company responsible for the refurbishing and transforming tyvek into a shoe. Civic duty prides themselves being a socially minded footwear company creating a leisure shoe in a way that it can still maintain an attractive appearance with comfort while still having a minimalistic impact on our environment.
Tyvek is used mostly by delivering companies and more specifically for envelopes. “This material is lightweight, waterproof, recyclable, and near-indestructible.” Steven Weinreb founder of Civic Duty, took a closer look at the material’s properties which was transformed into a sleek sneaker. “Conspire to inspire” is how Civic Duty runs the business, each year an exclusive sneaker is designed to later be donated, using its 100% profits to go toward a charity.
Companies have been on the move to venture into sustainably constructed skate shoes. Vans indeed has made its attempt with their 106 SF. This shoe starts off by being animal-free and combines hemp and recycled PET with water-based dyes and glues all of which have less of an effect on the environment.
The 106 SF shoe is a one piece outsole made from a mold which has reduced production waste by half. The Dri-lex Bamboo footbed lining which requires zero cut and trim also reduces the shoes waste. Looking out for the environment in any and every way we can is the future.
Fabric Horse has done it again, but this time with all you cyclists in mind. These tool belt look a-like designs are not to the construction worker but designed for the needs of the traveler and with their want for needing to have their hands-free. These edgy belts are made to order from the Philadelphia studio. Each design is made from scraps, and remnant material from inner tubes off a bicycle.
Utility belts are available in various styles but can incorporate pockets, pouches, and straps for holding all sorts of “personal paraphernalia.” Within the products offerings is the U-Lock Holster which is strictly for the cyclist to place their lock when cruising about the town.
Images Via Fabric Horse
Who knew that technology could be integrated into fashion and actually be stylish? Electricfoxy, created by Jennifer Darmour, is an innovative company that explores wearable technology. They focus “on inventing products and services for next generation user experiences”. We’ve seen jackets and hoodies that you can connect your MP3 player to, but Electricfoxy is going further.
One of their latest inventions, the “Zip”, explores the aesthetics and interaction of wearable technology solutions that have built-in music controls. The jacket takes gestures that we already perform in our clothing and uses them as controls. For example, the zipper of the jacket controls the volume of your MP3 by moving it up or down. Electricfoxy is moving away from hiding the electronics in a sleeve or lapel but instead integrating the technology straight into the textile.
Along with the “Zip”, Electricfoxy is constantly coming up with new ideas, their latest being the “Ping”. Electricfoxy’s goal is to lead the way in wearable technology and show us how they are evolving. Their creations are not yet for sale, but they are hoping to eventually be able to market their products to the public. Their website electricfoxy.com tells about their products, shares event and workshop information, and has other interesting links to check out.
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