Who’s ready for a little more Knowledge Cotton Apparel AW10 goodness? I know I sure am. One of my personal favorites from the label’s superb fall shirting range, the Sander Shirt is ethically made in South America from heavy-weight organic cotton flannel (colored with low-impact dyes, of course). Designed with a Denmark winter in mind (did I mention the brand’s Danish?), the shirt’s as brawny as it is warm, and works great both on its own and as an over-shirt (would look damn good under a sweater too). Read More »

In other Scandinavian-designed, sustainably made clothing news: the full AW10 collection from Danish brand – and personal favorite – Knowledge Cotton Apparel has just been added to the label’s webshop. And while the company’s colorful as all-get-out bottoms were the summer range’s highlight, this season, it’s all about the knitwear. Ethically made in the EU from low-impact dye treated organic cotton and / or humanely harvested organic wool, the sweaters are enough to get anyone wishing for an early winter. Read More »

It’s that time again. Summer’s on its way out, Autumn’s on its way in, and the focus now is on how to get from one to the next without too quickly abandoning – or rushing – either. While that can make figuring out layers and outerwear a bit tricky (how to stay warm without looking wintery), accessories-wise the transition is much easier, or at least it can be, thanks to the Buckle Belts from Welsh brand Howies. Crafted in the UK by the expert belt-makers at Arnold Wills, the BBs are made from 100% organic cotton webbing and repurposed vegetable tanned leather scraps. Read More »

I think the title and pictures pretty much tell the whole story on this one, so I’ll keep it short. The Organic Linen and Canvas Tote from Poland’s rib & hull is handcrafted from, you guessed it, organic linen and canvas. A recreation of a bag the designer found while traveling Japan, the tote’s simple, almost utilitarian design gives the few details it does have a nice pop (note the metal fasteners that connect the handles). Features include interior organizer pockets and key-loops. Read More »

The Workhorse Shirt, from California based eco-cowpoke outfitter Topo Ranch, is ethically made in India from 100% organic cotton. Meant to be an accent-free alternative to the brand’s more traditionally styled western tops, the Workhorse’s design is understated enough to fit nearly any occasion, yet, still considered enough to keep you looking stylish (note the narrow placket, shrunken collar and comfortably slim fit). All of which makes the shirt’s ridiculously low $68.00 price that much more, well, ridiculously low (and no, I did not forget a 1 before the 6). Read More »

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

Vancouver’s Roden Gray has just knocked 30% off its remaining stock of Wings + Horns organic sweatshirts. Each top is expertly crafted in Canada from exclusive terry fabrics. Sizing is on the smaller side, so make sure to take that into account when ordering. And, uh… yeah. That’s about all I can think to say; great sweatshirts, at a less face-palm inducing price than usual. Get at ‘em. And have a great weekend. Read More »

Sometimes, you need a basic that’s just that, basic. One of those dress-up, dress-down, right-for-every-season, looks-good-with-any-outfit kind of pieces. The Organic Cotton Cardigan from Germany’s hessnatur definitely fits that bill. Ethically made in Thailand from 100% Turkish organic cotton, the OCC is a baby-soft, lightweight, as basic as it gets second layer, equally suited for keeping warm in the office a-c, or being thrown over a t-shirt on a chilly summer night. And, at well under $100, not only is it totally versatile, it’s also totally affordable, so there’s no need to force yourself to settle on just one of its three perfect for any occasion colorways. Read More »

I usually try to stay within a pretty set price-range when deciding what to cover on the site. Namely, mine. Most often, if I can’t afford it, I don’t write about it (short of a few exceptions). At $200 (and that’s the sale price!), the Sunny Sports Organic Chambray Work Shirt from Brooklyn’s C.H.C.M. Shop would normally be one of those no-fly items. But, I’ve decided to go ahead feature it anyway. Why? For the same reason I would still visit an art gallery full of pieces I’ll never be able to own, or look at images of an exotic location I’ll never be able to visit. Read More »

What’s on sale RIGHT NOW.

While I usually try to make a point of not doing back to back posts about the same category of clothing, it just wouldn’t have felt right not mentioning a Hill-Side sale, what with they’re being one of my favorite brands and all. Brooklyn’s Bird has two styles – a dobby check chambray, and the previously fawned over colorgrown organic canvas – both made in NYC from slow-production Japanese fabrics, both 25% off, and both likely to be gone before the weekend’s end. So get clicking. And have a great (and temperate) weekend. Read More »