Kanye West Interns at Gap
So if the devil wear Prada and Adam Eve wear nada
I’m in between, just way more fresha
With way less effort
Cuz when you try hard, that’s when you die hard
Or at least that’s what he said before, but Kanye West seems to be trying pretty darn hard! Just when you thought (again) that he was a pompous ass, he goes and starts doing something that makes you think he deserves to feel that way. Word on the street is that Mr. West is working as a humble intern to Gap’s creative director Patrick Robinson and learning the tricks of the trade so that he can start his own line.
I’m continuously impressed by Kanye and follow a lot of the advice that he gives in his book. It’s highly possible that his new line is going to be out of this world just like everything else he does. Any chance it will be sustainable?
Via InStyle
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summer rayne oakes rocks it out eco-style at her book launch party at the stella mccartney store
congratulations to swyyne’s favorite eco-model and activist, summer rayne oakes, who debuted her new book, style, naturally: the savvy shopping guide to sustainable fashion and beauty
eco-luminaries, fashionistas and other notable guests like actor josh pais, julie gilhart of barneys, cnn business of green host olivia zaleski, socialite melissa berkelhammer, elisa lipsky-karasz (wwd), monique pean (ecco domani fashion fund accessories winner) and swyyne’s favorite eco-designer bahar shahpar sipped on sparkling cocktails by veev and noshed on yummy vegetarian nibbles from acclaimed chef daniel boulud as they celebrated what some people are saying will be a styble for eco-conscious people who want to look good while doing good.
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want to know what this momentous event means for the future of greendirtying? see the full article and more pics here.
see additional pics from eco-hustler here.
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c.l.a.s.s. is in session
c.l.a.s.s., new york’s first luxury eco-materials showroom, celebrates its opening tonight by hosting an event that promises to be inspiring and educational.
the event will reflect all three of the aspects of design that c.l.a.s.s. evokes in its name, creativity, lifestyle and sustainable synergy, and will present the latest in eco-materials as well as a round-table discussion moderated by barbara kramer, co-founder of designers & agents, focused on the following questions:
what is the current state of sustainable fashion?
how has the current economic downturn affected designers, retailers and consumer spending?
how do we create pathways toward change?
attendees will get the scoop on how the most knowledgeable professionals in the eco-materials realm feel about the future of sustainable fashion. there will also be eco-friendly treats courtesy of silkstone bespoke events and a fun giftbag for all those who attend!
eco-fashion guru bahar shahpar, who is also the creative director of the c.l.a.s.s. new york showroom, will be on the panel as well!
the c.l.a.s.s. new york showroom is located at 286 spring street, second floor. for appointments and inquiries call 212.206.8319 or email newyork@c-l-a-s-s.org.
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like a name ring, but on steroids
i wish that i could somehow put an eco-friendly angle on this post, but it really doesn’t have one. i just really, really wanted to showcase the work of sarah van gameren because i think it is unique, delicate and beautiful. her latest piece, family tree jewelry, is the most gorgeous necklace i have ever seen.
“the piece of jewelry I made for her has every single name of her family members. from her ancestors on her breast to her close family embracing her neck. she wears the collier like a genetic palette.” says the artist.
two hours later: i finally thought of an eco-related spin to put on this post. as we approach gift-giving season, why not commission, or better yet, make yourself something truly one-of-a-kind for your loved ones this year instead of purchasing a mass-produced product that will be thrown out in a couple of months anyway?
now to get started on my own family tree ring - good thing there are only 3 people in my family!
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a peek at simon doonan’s eco-chic holiday windows and a brief history of barneys
barneys unveiled its groovy holiday windows this week as an homage to the 50th anniversary of the peace sign. simon doonan, creative director at the tony department store found his inspiration for the psychedelic 60s vignettes after reading tom brokaw’s new book, Boom! Voices of the Sixties: Personal Reflections on the ’60s and Today.
the whimsical windows showcased the work of designers like derek lam, diane von furstenberg, donna karan, doo ri, three as four, and narcisco rodriguez displayed amidst multi-colored afro-piks, hippie flowers and painted butterflies. but the outfits, which were contrastingly neutral and subdued, were not just pretty on the outside - each design was cut and sewn with a clean conscience, using sustainable fabrics from the earthpledge futurefashion initiative.
select designers (three as four, derek lam, rodarte, zero maria cornejo and behnaz sarafpour) crafted their creations using Ingeo™, a revolutionary corn-based biodegradable and sustainable fabric. although Ingeo™ is not a household name yet, its applications are gaining steam in the mainstream. case in point: i recently spotted target bedding that proudly displayed the Ingeo™ name. oh target - be still my heart.
here are some pics of the windows, but i highly recommend that you check them out for yourself if you’re in the area!
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if you’ve gotten this far, you probably won’t mind reading a couple of interesting facts about barneys that i picked up from wiki:
the company began in 1923, when barney pressman (i had no idea!) opened his first store with the $500 raised by pawning his wife’s engagement ring. i certainly hope he bought her a new one after that.
the original slogan was “no bunk, no junk, no imitations.”
barneys was originally a discount retailer.
barney pressman claimed to be the first manhattan retailer to use radio and television, beginning with “calling all men to barney’s” radio spots in the 1930s that parodied the introduction of the dick tracy show.
mr. pressman used women encased in barrels to give away matchbooks with the store name and address. and once chartered a boat to take 2,000 of his customers from manhattan to coney island.
the apostrophe in barney’s was dropped by 1979, and about 1981 the removal became official. (The removal of the apostrophe would be short lived–it was reinserted around the end of the decade.) i think this statement might need to be amended as i have not seen a “barneys” with an apostrophe on the official website or any recent flyers or ads.
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why is this a site?
swyyne has always been an experiment for me. with all of the other super eco sites out there, i've been feeling like i want to contribute something just a bit different. so for now, here are my random musings.
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