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Recycled Fashion

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What to some is junk or waste to on person can be to others the medium of their expression by way of seeing the same object in a completely different light. I would say that this is the case with Israeli artist/sculptor Yaov Kotik who has started a Kotik, collection of handmade jewelry using disposed bottle caps and turning them into beautifully original and wearable jewelry. His work is a very interesting contrast between a costless material and a highly intensive and intricate labor to produce, so I am curious to know what the price tag on these babies is.  Shown  here are just a few of his designs, you should visit his website to see it all.

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GEN ARTS Fashionably Natural Show

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Last night we attended the GEN ARTS x Soy Joy for the presentation of the first ever Fashionably Natural, an Eco show hosted by Maggie Gylenhall. The runway showcased looks from Brigit Catiis, The Battalion, Popomono and Velvet Leaf, 4 Eco L.A. based brands. The event was held at the Petersen Automotive Museum, a great venue with a good vibe.

Each brand showed selection of 15 looks, but as far as we are concerned the only brand that deserved the spotlight was Velvet Leaf. The Velvet Leaf Spring/Summer 09 Collection came a long way from Read the full story

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