A Montreal based blogger who is in love with sustainable fashion. Bringing you the best (and most affordable!) sustainable designers in Canada and around the worldTumblr (3.0; @vintageandvirture)http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6nakmALvW1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Brand: One Tree Mango</p> <p><a href="http://www.onemangotree.com/collections/dresses/products/black-maxi-dress" target="_blank">Maxi Dress: Fair-trade and made in Uganda - $58</a></p> <p>Read One Tree Mango’s story <a href="http://www.magnifeco.com/one-mango-tree-making-change-in-n-uganda/women/#">here.</a></p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/26498303878http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/26498303878Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:46:26 -0400One tree mangoethical fashioneco fashionsustainabilityfair trade<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6na7gJFya1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Brand: One Tree Mango</p> <p><a href="http://www.onemangotree.com/products/beach-hoodie-top" target="_blank">Fair-trade and made in Uganda - $68</a></p> <p>Read One Tree Mango’s story <a href="http://www.magnifeco.com/one-mango-tree-making-change-in-n-uganda/women/#">here</a></p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/26498028356http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/26498028356Wed, 04 Jul 2012 12:41:31 -0400one tree mangoethical fashionsustainabilityeco fashionfair trade<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6avgrr9Ep1qhfajjo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.kemptonnyc.com/" target="_blank">Kempton & Co</a>., $495</p> <p>Winner of the <a href="http://www.hbd101.com/h?a=winners&y=2012" target="_blank">6th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards</a> - Best Green Handbag</p> <p>See full article of what this bag is made of and how it was sourced <a href="http://www.hbd101.com/h?a=winners&y=2012&fi=10851" target="_blank">HERE</a></p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/26033399409http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/26033399409Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:48:27 -0400eco fashionethical fashionKempton &amp; Co.Green Handbagupcycling<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4unlzj0hF1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4unlzj0hF1qhfajjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>LALESSO</p> <div class="grid_wrap"> <div class="price-box"> <p class="regular-price" id="product-price-6905"><a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/home-page/ethic-fairtrade-1/fair-trade-red-bead-coral-pendant-necklace.html" target="_blank"><span class="price">Red Bead Coral Pendant Necklace - £54.00</span></a></p> <p class="regular-price"><span class="price">-Hand-made (Kenya)                                                                                                     -Fair trade<br/></span></p> </div> </div>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/24074708435http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/24074708435Wed, 30 May 2012 15:03:35 -0400eco fashionLALESSOfair tradeethical fashionsustainability<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4smusBkkE1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4smusBkkE1qhfajjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Chinese Laundry</p> <div class="price-box"> <p class="regular-price" id="product-price-8592"><a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/ethical-fashion-brands/chinese-laundry-designer-vegan-shoes-and-boots/vegan-milk-shake-tribal-wedge-shoes.html"><span class="price">Vegan Milk Shake Tribal Wedge Shoes -£64.00</span></a></p> </div>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/24002679345http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/24002679345Tue, 29 May 2012 12:54:11 -0400ethical fashioneco fashionvegan fashionChinese Laundrywedges<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m31kpoxlfu1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><span class="price">Komodo</span></strong></p> <p><a href="http://www.fashion-conscience.com/clothing/bestsellers/fair-trade-kera-tunic-dress.html" target="_blank"><span class="price">Fair Trade Kera Tunic Dress - </span><span class="price" id="product-price-6189">£42.90 </span></a></p> <p><span class="price">*100% Rayon (sustainable material)<br/></span></p> <h2 class="product-name"><span class="price-label"><br/></span></h2> <div class="price-box"></div>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21785282829http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21785282829Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:37:00 -0400ethical fashioneco fashionFair Trade<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m31ki6LymE1qhfajjo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21785120140http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21785120140Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:32:30 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qszryJCp1qhfajjo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://shop.fashioningchange.com/products/genieve-dress" target="_blank">Geneive Dress $125 - Organic wool jersey, Made in the USA</a></p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21393199242http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21393199242Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:02:00 -0400eco fashionsustainabilityOrganic fashionOrganic Fabric<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m2qst06Xqf1qhfajjo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://laramiller.net/product-details.asp?imgn=IMG_8986.jpg&id=118&catid=22" target="_blank">Laura Miller $110 - 90% bamboo 10% spandex. Made in Chicago.</a></p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21392999862http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21392999862Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:58:12 -0400sustainabilityeco fashionMade in USALaura Miller<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m205kdOuGM1qjod08o11_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m205kdOuGM1qjod08o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m205kdOuGM1qjod08o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m205kdOuGM1qjod08o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m205kdOuGM1qjod08o10_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m205kdOuGM1qjod08o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m205kdOuGM1qjod08o3_r1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m205kdOuGM1qjod08o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m205kdOuGM1qjod08o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://makefashionfair.tumblr.com/post/20520940465/sourcing-and-production-in-ghana-with-afia-the">makefashionfair</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong>SOURCING AND PRODUCTION IN GHANA WITH <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shopafia">AFIA</a>.</strong></p> <p>The Fabric Search in Accra’s Makola Market > Fittings For Samples In The Arts Center > Production at Dzidefo Women’s Coop in Kpando.</p> <p>The Moments Of Beauty Throughout Are Endless…</p> </blockquote>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21032646255http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/21032646255Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:07:34 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m29m12pqwD1qhfajjo1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://shop.fashioningchange.com/products/jacqueline-bolero" target="_blank">Fashioning Change, Jacqueline Bolero Jacket</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.fashioningchange.com/products/jacqueline-bolero" target="_blank">$44 - 100% GOTS Certified Cotton, Hand-made, no sweat shop labor</a></p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/20840036448http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/20840036448Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:12:37 -0400Fashioning changesustainabilityecofashionGOTSHandmade<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m29lugjh8L1qhfajjo1_400.png"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://shop.fashioningchange.com/products/agatha-clutch" target="_blank">Fashioning Change, $36 - Silk, Certified Fair Trade, Hand-made</a></p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/20839928320http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/20839928320Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:08:40 -0400Fashioning Changeecofashionfair tradesustainability<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28lyttR0K1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m28lyttR0K1qhfajjo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a href="http://www.barecreations.com/products/lido-yellow" target="_blank">Bare Creations, $55, Vegan-friendly</a></p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/20810450245http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/20810450245Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:13:41 -0400Bare CreationsVegan fashionbackpacksustainabilityeco fashion<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m20wpckk2W1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Beyond Skin, <span class="productprice"><strong>£69</strong> - Vegan, handmade<strong> <br/></strong></span></p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/20543060415http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/20543060415Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:24:48 -0400vegan fashionhandmadesustainabilityecofashionBeyond Skin<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0hgk6LUrT1qjujn8o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://ecochicmeadow.tumblr.com/post/18863435981/ecochic-fashion-puravida-ecofashion-cr-beach">ecochicmeadow</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>#ecochic #fashion #puravida #ecofashion #CR #beach (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p> </blockquote>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19896886174http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19896886174Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:05:29 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0sfo6A8NK1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Found this ring at my new favourite find in Brooklyn (Taken with <a href="http://instagr.am">instagram</a>)</p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19191993903http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19191993903Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:02:29 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ocf3fjEY1qhfajjo1_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ocf3fjEY1qhfajjo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ocf3fjEY1qhfajjo3_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0ocf3fjEY1qhfajjo4_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Eco-evangelist <a href="http://www.eco-age.com/" target="_blank">Livia Firth</a> is definitely gathering momentum for her “<em><strong>Green Carpet Challenge.</strong></em>“  Now in its third year, here is the list of the 2012 notable ethical-fashion wearers and their designers<em>. </em><a href="http://www.eco-age.com/" target="_blank"><em>Re-printed from Eco-Age</em></a> (including all photos)</p> <p>1. Colin Firth, accompanied to the Golden Globes by Livia Firth in a bespoke Armani gown made from yarn derived from recycled plastic bottles (a fibre called Newlife ™.)</p> <p>2. Colin and Livia Firth at the Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy premiere in Paris. Livia wears a dress by Edeline Lee, made from organic wool panels and handmade in the UK.</p> <p>3. Livia at Couture Fashion Week in Paris, with Giorgio Armani. Livia wears an Armani cocktail dress made from Newlife ™ fabric.</p> <p>4. Michael Fassbender on the BAFTAs red carpet, in a tuxedo by Georgio Armani, made from ethical wool with accents of recycled fabric.</p> <p>5. Viola Davis at the BAFTAs in a ethical bespoke gown by Valentino.</p> <p>6. Colin and Livia Firth at the BAFTAs. Colin wears an Armani tuxedo made from ethical wool with accents of recycled fabric. Livia wears a sustainable tuxedo suit by Sir Paul Smith.</p> <p>7. Livia at the Vanity Fair dinner for Oxfam America, wearing Beluah London.</p> <p>8. Colin and Livia Firth on the Oscars Red Carpet. Colin wears the Tom Ford tuxedo he wore to the Oscars last year. Livia wears a bespoke gown by Valentino, made from recycled PET fabric along with the Valentino’s house silk for the sheer sleeves of the gown.</p> <p>9. Oscar nominee Kenneth Branagh in an Ermenegildo Zegna navy Made-to-Measure tuxedo created with eco-friendly Merino wool. (The wool is sourced from Australian non “mulesed” Merino sheep).</p> <p>10. Oscar nominee Demian Bichir in a made-to-measure tuxedo designed with TROFEO 600 fabric, by Ermenegildo Zegna.</p> <p>11. Best Actress Meryl Streep in a bespoke gold Lanvin gown made from eco certified fabric.</p> <p>via <a href="http://www.eco-age.com/item/2006-GCC_2012%3A_The_Journey_So_Far">Eco Age – GCC 2012: The Journey So Far</a>.</p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19058130516http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19058130516Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:02:31 -0500Livia FirthGreen Carpet Challenge<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0obtooHPI1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Eve Gravel Spring Summer 20012 Jacket John, Short Jules</p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19057606271http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19057606271Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:48:59 -0500Eve GravelCanadian Designer<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m0obp0nZUn1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://evegravel.raiment.ca/bottoms/pants/eve-gravel-new-boy-pant.html">$133 CAD, Eve Gravel New Boy Pant</a></p> <p>Montreal Designer</p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19057501626http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/19057501626Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:46:00 -0500Eve GravelHandmadeLocal designerMade in Canada<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzae85rXTH1qhfajjo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75299085/charcoal-zipper-top" target="_blank">$98 USD The Future Offerences</a> - Made from Tensel (100% Biodegradable)</p>http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/17489822348http://vintageandvirture.tumblr.com/post/17489822348Sun, 12 Feb 2012 10:40:53 -0500eco fashionsustainabilitygreen fashionhand madeetsy.com