Eco Friendly Artisan TShirts

Eco Friendly T Shirts on Etsy Shop ArtisanTees.etsy.com

It's always nice to see artists going greener on Etsy, and in fact ArtisanTees is doing just that. Their T-Shirts are made by hand screen printing (the old way) in small batches on high quality, soft, fitted t-shirts with environmentally friendly water based ink. 

Owl T Shirt at ArtisanTees on Etsy $22

Andy Natusch from Charleston, South Carolina is the shop owner, and he loves to create t-shirts.  He says, "I create t-shirts because it is my creative outlet. And being creative keeps me sane. I love coming up with new designs and then see how they turn out on a shirt. "

Cool Cats woodblock print is $18 at ArtisanTees on Etsy

Not only that but he offers wood block prints in his shop as well.  How are these eco friendly? Well, Andy says, "My wood block prints are printed on high quality paper and sealed with a water based finish to give it a nice shine and protect it for at least a few hundred years."

Way to go!


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Upcycled and Vintage Clothing at AnnieRose Vintage

Annie Rose Vintage offers wonderful Upcycled and Vintage Clothing with a tattered shabby bohemian twist. Beautiful eco-friendly vintage finds are embellished, refashioned and upcycled for you!  Here on the guild, we love and suggest you shop from sellers like AnnieRose Vintage, who do their best to offer greener items.  We just love what she did with this dress. This gorgeous upccyled dress was made from an adorable black and red bustier camisole and finished off with black fabric with white French script. Matching tattered edge sash and bows around the straps, and black tattered roses sewn onto the skirt at the hip. This is so cute!! See it here.

Maybe it is her attention to detail or the fact these clothes are couture and one of a kind, but we love her work. The color choices are exceptional and the items make you want to have fun!  Her style is bohemian style and is just lovely and we suggest you check out her shop and revel in the beauty of these recycled and upcycled creations.

 
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Creative Reuse : Old Wartime Scrap Making the Catwalk

Christopher Raeburn. 

Raeburn's Jacket As shown on the Vogue Uk Website, February 2009

If you haven't heard of him yet, it's only a matter of time.  No, I'm not talking the deceased record producer, but London's coolest and hippest "Reuse" designer.  I first read something about Chris in 2008 and thought perhaps I read it wrong.  He was taking old military parachutes, in addition to other untouched wartime materials, and was "remaking" them into new garments.

By mid 2008, he was "the rage" having bulky jackets worn by the kids on the London streets.  So much so, in early 2009, London's Fashion Week had a first-time ever show closing with a showcase featuring menswear with Raeburn's trench coats and designs.

In June, Cool Hunting displayed his new offerings and this article.

Just today, I read last month's issue of Vogue, I read a one page write up, talking about how Christopher tags each garment "REMADE IN LONDON." 

I figured it would be a great time to blog about him, but Treehugger beat me too it with this great writeup today, showing an artist original video,  and inside the Fashion week and studio. Make sure to check it out!

ChelsieBelles

Shop Name: Chelsie Belles

Owner: Chelsie

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Etsy Link: http://www.chelsiebelles.etsy.com/

Chelsie's store is simply amazing. You will find one of a kind trendy, girly, unique, fun or funky items. All her designs are custom made from quality vintage clothing and materials that have been rescued from friends, vintage shops, thrift stores, and garage sales. These items have been up-cycled and turned into a works of WEARABLE ART!

Chelsie has been sewing as long as she can remember. She explains, "As a child I remember cutting out quilting blocks and sitting at my grandmothers treadle machine. It has been a hobby and a love of mine for quite a while."

Chelsie is a professional model *fan page here* who works for LX Magazine. She created her clothing line after having created her own fashions, and having so many people ask how or where they could purchase them. She explains, "I like to wear unique pieces that no one else has. As a model I could had a hard time finding clothing for photo shoots that was quite "out there" enough at a decent price or it wasn't exactly what I wanted. As a pageant competitor it was difficult to find a swimsuit that was as pretty as I wanted it to be. "

Her shop is full of great creations, from swimwear to jacket, bell bottom pants, to jewelry. Be sure to check it out, you never know what you will find here.

Link to LX Magazine is HERE.



Visit Chelsie's shop HERE.