Azumi and David’s Quirky “Bag Hat” is a Bag…and a Hat
by Jasmin Malik Chua, 11/06/09
When it comes to resource conservation and getting the most bang for your buck, convertible clothing is human ingenuity at its most inspiring. (Any use of sustainable textiles is simply gravy.) Still, we have mixed feelings about Azumi & David’s two-for-one Hat Bag, which as its name suggests, is a hat that turns into a bag, or conversely, a bag you can wear as a hat. What do you think, fashion buffs—rad or mad? Is the "Hat Bag" Haute or Not? LOVE IT! C'mon, It's a bag that turns into a hat! And then turns back into bag! HATE IT! It still looks like you're wearing a bag on your head.
Tara St. James’ Upcycled Zipper Jewelry is Fasten-ating by Jennifer Smith, 11/05/09
For the average person, a zipper equals closure. And even though exposed fasteners are decidedly on-trend, they still serve a utilitarian function. For Montreal-born, Brooklyn-based designer Tara St. James, however, zippers not only have a decorative side, but they’re also part of her master plan to keep waste out of the landfill. Junk Dunks: Nike Sneakers Made From Metal Scraps, Recycled Circuit Boards by Bridgette Meinhold, 11/04/09
Think you have the bombest sneakers around? Next to these sneakers by junk-metal artist Gabriel Dishaw, your crazy, neon high-tops don’t even compare. Dishaw creates detailed shoe replicas out of metal and electronic scraps, using only glue and bending techniques to hold them together. So far, he’s created five shoe sculptures inspired by some of his favorite kicks, and although you probably wouldn’t want to wear them, they’re the ultimate statement shoe.
NEW! Ecoist Candy-Wrapper Bags Inspired by Jackie Kennedy by Jasmin Malik Chua, 11/01/09
Leave it to the original candy-wrapper-bag company to reinvent what has become a popular, if not always the most flattering, meme in
eco-fashion circles. Ecoist, which popularized accessories made from repurposed candy wrappers, food and drink packaging, newspapers, and subway maps, has launched a collection that recalls one of America’s favorite—and most stylish—First Ladies.
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