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Publishers With A Purpose
(15 October 2009) - In honor of Blog Action Day, we're proud to announce our involvement in Publishers With A Purpose—a group of online publishers who pledge to donate 5% of their advertising inventory to select nonprofits and social causes. The realization that as busy creatives there isn't always time to become physically involved with charitable projects, inspired Flavorpill to create Publishers With A Purpose in 2009. They've...
(15 October 2009) - In honor of Blog Action Day, we're proud to announce our involvement in Publishers With A Purpose—a group of online publishers who pledge to donate 5% of their advertising inventory to select nonprofits and social causes. The realization that as busy creatives there isn't always time to become physically involved with charitable projects, inspired Flavorpill to create Publishers With A Purpose in 2009. They've...
Yüksel Arslan: A Retrospective
(28 August 2009) - Returning to his native Turkey for the first time in 40 years, 76-year-old artist Yüksel Arslan ends his self-imposed exile for an exhaustive retrospective showcasing his obscure works at the Santralistanbul Museum in Istanbul. Arslan moved to Paris 1961—where he reportedly ran with the likes of Sartre, Breton and Dubuffet—avoiding artistic censorship for his socialist overtones and provocative satires of the inequities in the...
(28 August 2009) - Returning to his native Turkey for the first time in 40 years, 76-year-old artist Yüksel Arslan ends his self-imposed exile for an exhaustive retrospective showcasing his obscure works at the Santralistanbul Museum in Istanbul. Arslan moved to Paris 1961—where he reportedly ran with the likes of Sartre, Breton and Dubuffet—avoiding artistic censorship for his socialist overtones and provocative satires of the inequities in the...
Design Revolution: 100 Products That Empower People
(10 August 2009) - Emily Pilloton's forthcoming book, "Design Revolution: 100 Products That Empower People" drives home the notion that, while going green benefits the environment, the real way to save the planet and ourselves goes beyond just designing biodegradable products and instead involves creating tools for changing the world. Pilloton, former Inhabitat editor who at 26 founded the socially-conscious design firm Project H last year, challenges designers...
(10 August 2009) - Emily Pilloton's forthcoming book, "Design Revolution: 100 Products That Empower People" drives home the notion that, while going green benefits the environment, the real way to save the planet and ourselves goes beyond just designing biodegradable products and instead involves creating tools for changing the world. Pilloton, former Inhabitat editor who at 26 founded the socially-conscious design firm Project H last year, challenges designers...
Krochet Kids Crochet Beanies
(09 July 2009) - By 2050, Africa will be home to almost a quarter of the world's urban population—the altruistic friends behind Krochet Kids International hope to empower the women of this rapidly growing continent by providing them the entrepreneurial skills involved in hand-crocheting beanies. Founded upon love, the Krochet Kids now have 10 Ugandan women in their Krochet Program who not only learn how to knit, but...
(09 July 2009) - By 2050, Africa will be home to almost a quarter of the world's urban population—the altruistic friends behind Krochet Kids International hope to empower the women of this rapidly growing continent by providing them the entrepreneurial skills involved in hand-crocheting beanies. Founded upon love, the Krochet Kids now have 10 Ugandan women in their Krochet Program who not only learn how to knit, but...
Margo's Bark Root Beer
(09 June 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Just about a year ago, at the age of six, Oscar Youd made root beer for his science project. With some help from his parents Jessica and Tim, his project was such a hit at school that it spawned a new line of root beer called Margo's Bark. Made with all-natural cane sugar and micro-brewed in Los Angeles, the family named Margo's...
(09 June 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Just about a year ago, at the age of six, Oscar Youd made root beer for his science project. With some help from his parents Jessica and Tim, his project was such a hit at school that it spawned a new line of root beer called Margo's Bark. Made with all-natural cane sugar and micro-brewed in Los Angeles, the family named Margo's...
Arniko Skateboards
(03 June 2009) - by Laura Neilson Nepal seems like an unlikely source for skateboards inspired by the '70s surfing scene, but Arniko Skateboards shines a light on the Himalayan country's long-standing identity as region rich with traditional woodcarvers—an ideal production site for the socially-responsible brand with a global consumer base. Founded two years ago by Nepalese-born Marius Arniko Arter, Arniko Skateboards is a Swiss company that works with...
(03 June 2009) - by Laura Neilson Nepal seems like an unlikely source for skateboards inspired by the '70s surfing scene, but Arniko Skateboards shines a light on the Himalayan country's long-standing identity as region rich with traditional woodcarvers—an ideal production site for the socially-responsible brand with a global consumer base. Founded two years ago by Nepalese-born Marius Arniko Arter, Arniko Skateboards is a Swiss company that works with...
Loving Day Celebrations
(28 May 2009) - by Ariston Anderson When Ken Tanabe stumbled upon the Supreme Court case Loving vs. Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage in the U.S., he was shocked that there was no holiday to commemorate the occasion. So he decided to start his own. "I realized that most people had never heard of this civil rights milestone," he tells CH. "I started Loving Day to fight prejudice against...
(28 May 2009) - by Ariston Anderson When Ken Tanabe stumbled upon the Supreme Court case Loving vs. Virginia, which legalized interracial marriage in the U.S., he was shocked that there was no holiday to commemorate the occasion. So he decided to start his own. "I realized that most people had never heard of this civil rights milestone," he tells CH. "I started Loving Day to fight prejudice against...
Earth Hour This Saturday
(26 March 2009) - When, on this Saturday on 28 March 2009 from 8:30-9:30 pm local time, people around the world switch off the lights, they will be participating in Earth Hour. Created and organized by the World Wildlife Fund, the goal is to raise awareness about the climate crisis and how it's affecting the world we live in. For one hour, with the participation of millions, Earth...
(26 March 2009) - When, on this Saturday on 28 March 2009 from 8:30-9:30 pm local time, people around the world switch off the lights, they will be participating in Earth Hour. Created and organized by the World Wildlife Fund, the goal is to raise awareness about the climate crisis and how it's affecting the world we live in. For one hour, with the participation of millions, Earth...
Tide Loads of Hope Challenge
(11 March 2009) - In an effort to help out those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina, Tide's Loads of Hope campaign is looking to raise $100,000 in the next four hours. To pitch in, all you have to do is buy a retro Tide tee for a mere $20, with all profits going to families affected by the disaster....
(11 March 2009) - In an effort to help out those suffering from the effects of Hurricane Katrina, Tide's Loads of Hope campaign is looking to raise $100,000 in the next four hours. To pitch in, all you have to do is buy a retro Tide tee for a mere $20, with all profits going to families affected by the disaster....
Kaya Mawa Lodge
(25 February 2009) - Going on a luxury vacation can often inspire feelings of guilt, especially when the world is in such a turbulent state. Part of a growing socially conscious tourism trend, Kaya Mawa Lodge on Likoma Island mixes indulgence with giving back, simultaneously offering its guests total raw beauty with the opportunity to help the local Nkhwazi Village community. Teeming with more species of freshwater fish than...
(25 February 2009) - Going on a luxury vacation can often inspire feelings of guilt, especially when the world is in such a turbulent state. Part of a growing socially conscious tourism trend, Kaya Mawa Lodge on Likoma Island mixes indulgence with giving back, simultaneously offering its guests total raw beauty with the opportunity to help the local Nkhwazi Village community. Teeming with more species of freshwater fish than...
Holiday Matinee Artist Series T-Shirts for a Cause
(09 January 2009) - Sure I may be a bit biased towards this tee because the art features my dog Branson (named after multimillionaire Richard Branson) and was done by my good buddy Evan at Curse of the Multiples but there's no arguing that the gents over at Holiday Matinee are onto something good. Their current artist series sees monthly releases of some great t-shirts for a great...
(09 January 2009) - Sure I may be a bit biased towards this tee because the art features my dog Branson (named after multimillionaire Richard Branson) and was done by my good buddy Evan at Curse of the Multiples but there's no arguing that the gents over at Holiday Matinee are onto something good. Their current artist series sees monthly releases of some great t-shirts for a great...
Goods for Good: Gala for Good
(26 November 2008) - Perhaps this holiday season more than ever, it's a crucial time to think of others. One of the charities getting the CH seal of approval is Goods for Good, an organization whose mission is to send excess goods from America to orphans and vulnerable children in Africa. There are a few ways to help out but if you're in NYC on 8 December 2008,...
(26 November 2008) - Perhaps this holiday season more than ever, it's a crucial time to think of others. One of the charities getting the CH seal of approval is Goods for Good, an organization whose mission is to send excess goods from America to orphans and vulnerable children in Africa. There are a few ways to help out but if you're in NYC on 8 December 2008,...
350.org: Global Warming Animation
(24 October 2008) - Author Bill McKibben, whose 1989 book "The End of Nature" was one of the first to warn us of the threats of climate change, has helped launch a 90-second animation that's put the spotlight of where we need to be if human civilization is going to survive. Once upon a time, before industrialization, before coal-fired power plants spewed carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that's...
(24 October 2008) - Author Bill McKibben, whose 1989 book "The End of Nature" was one of the first to warn us of the threats of climate change, has helped launch a 90-second animation that's put the spotlight of where we need to be if human civilization is going to survive. Once upon a time, before industrialization, before coal-fired power plants spewed carbon dioxide into the atmosphere that's...
Bholu Housewares and Toys
(17 October 2008) - With a mission to help impoverished women in India, Australian designer Jodie Fried's line of designer housewares and children's toys has finally reached the United States. The whimsical designs are embroidered by underprivileged skilled artisans, keeping alive their traditional technique and simultaneously offering them a sustainable income. All of the handmade wool products are Fair Trade and range from kids toys to rugs. Fried's...
(17 October 2008) - With a mission to help impoverished women in India, Australian designer Jodie Fried's line of designer housewares and children's toys has finally reached the United States. The whimsical designs are embroidered by underprivileged skilled artisans, keeping alive their traditional technique and simultaneously offering them a sustainable income. All of the handmade wool products are Fair Trade and range from kids toys to rugs. Fried's...
Colors 72
(16 January 2008) - For issue 72, Colors, the global and socially conscious magazine, has gone without, well, colors. Why? "There are 40 million blind people in the world. Colors devotes a black-white-issue issue to them." For a demographic that doesn't usually get to enjoy magazines, this first colorless Colors includes inspiring first person stories from blind people and a four-language CD with audio of the entire issue...
(16 January 2008) - For issue 72, Colors, the global and socially conscious magazine, has gone without, well, colors. Why? "There are 40 million blind people in the world. Colors devotes a black-white-issue issue to them." For a demographic that doesn't usually get to enjoy magazines, this first colorless Colors includes inspiring first person stories from blind people and a four-language CD with audio of the entire issue...
Needs For Sale
(26 November 2007) - This summer, New York City couple Christine Santora and Justin Gignac launched Wants For Sale, a site where they sell paintings of things that they want, at the cost of the real item. So a painting of a slice of pizza is only $3 while a Nintendo Wii goes for $270.92. (Your DSL must have been down if you missed it.) After starting the...
(26 November 2007) - This summer, New York City couple Christine Santora and Justin Gignac launched Wants For Sale, a site where they sell paintings of things that they want, at the cost of the real item. So a painting of a slice of pizza is only $3 while a Nintendo Wii goes for $270.92. (Your DSL must have been down if you missed it.) After starting the...
Alabama Builds Shirt
(08 May 2007) - Handmade in the U.S. with organic cotton and benefiting Architecture for Humanity's Gulf Coast Project, the Alabama Builds tee is a win-win-win situation. An offshoot of the Alabama Project (the short-lived adventure in couture made from recycled materials by local seamstresses in Alabama) the shirt uses the reverse appliqué technique that the Project applied to basketball jerseys, dresses and shirts to much success. The...
(08 May 2007) - Handmade in the U.S. with organic cotton and benefiting Architecture for Humanity's Gulf Coast Project, the Alabama Builds tee is a win-win-win situation. An offshoot of the Alabama Project (the short-lived adventure in couture made from recycled materials by local seamstresses in Alabama) the shirt uses the reverse appliqué technique that the Project applied to basketball jerseys, dresses and shirts to much success. The...
Hudson Furniture Petrified Wood: Thorn Tree Project Benefit
(01 March 2007) - Hudson Furniture's petrified wood pieces add natural beauty to interior design minus the kitsch of other log furniture. With "the visual characteristics of wood but the feel of stone," Hudson's pieces are stunning multi-use pieces. Hudson Furniture is one of the few sources for legally harvested petrified wood and now buying a piece is a socially-conscious act as well. Through the month of March...
(01 March 2007) - Hudson Furniture's petrified wood pieces add natural beauty to interior design minus the kitsch of other log furniture. With "the visual characteristics of wood but the feel of stone," Hudson's pieces are stunning multi-use pieces. Hudson Furniture is one of the few sources for legally harvested petrified wood and now buying a piece is a socially-conscious act as well. Through the month of March...
Meat and Potatoes Heaven and Hell Tee
(26 January 2007) - "Heaven and Hell" is a reversible limited edition t-shirt and print that's new from Los Angeles design and ad firm Meat and Potatoes. Created for a celebrity lounge at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards in December, the four remaining from the event will be auctioned to benefit Meals on Wheels today, 26 January 2007, at 4pm EST on Ebay. Each long sleeve tee features...
(26 January 2007) - "Heaven and Hell" is a reversible limited edition t-shirt and print that's new from Los Angeles design and ad firm Meat and Potatoes. Created for a celebrity lounge at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards in December, the four remaining from the event will be auctioned to benefit Meals on Wheels today, 26 January 2007, at 4pm EST on Ebay. Each long sleeve tee features...
John & Kira Chocolates
(17 January 2007) - Known for pioneering "Project Mintpatch," a student run urban garden at schools in Philadelphia (and more recently Chicago), John & Kira Chocolates put their socially-conscious values and commitment to quality at the forefront of what they do. Husband and wife chocolatiers John and Kira Doyle mix John's foodie background and Kira's degrees in education, forming a company that makes artisinal chocolates by supporting small,...
(17 January 2007) - Known for pioneering "Project Mintpatch," a student run urban garden at schools in Philadelphia (and more recently Chicago), John & Kira Chocolates put their socially-conscious values and commitment to quality at the forefront of what they do. Husband and wife chocolatiers John and Kira Doyle mix John's foodie background and Kira's degrees in education, forming a company that makes artisinal chocolates by supporting small,...
charity: water
(08 January 2007) - The good people of Flavorpill have joined up with NYC club promoter Scott Harrison's non-profit charity: water to help raise funds bringing the most basic of needs, clean water, to rural Ethiopia. By purchasing a $20 virtual bottle of water, 100% of your contribution goes towards building a new well in the area, which costs a total of $4,000. Flavorpill has donated half and...
(08 January 2007) - The good people of Flavorpill have joined up with NYC club promoter Scott Harrison's non-profit charity: water to help raise funds bringing the most basic of needs, clean water, to rural Ethiopia. By purchasing a $20 virtual bottle of water, 100% of your contribution goes towards building a new well in the area, which costs a total of $4,000. Flavorpill has donated half and...
ReGeneration Gallery Art Auction and Benefit
(13 December 2006) - A benefit to help homeless teens, Virgin Mobile's Regeneration is auctioning works tonight by several artists, including Barry McGee (pictured above, far right), Rich Jacobs, Caroline Hwang and Jordin Isip, with 100% of the net proceeds going to the non-profits StandUp For Kids and YouthNoise. If you're in the NYC area, you can buy tickets and go to the party for the silent auction...
(13 December 2006) - A benefit to help homeless teens, Virgin Mobile's Regeneration is auctioning works tonight by several artists, including Barry McGee (pictured above, far right), Rich Jacobs, Caroline Hwang and Jordin Isip, with 100% of the net proceeds going to the non-profits StandUp For Kids and YouthNoise. If you're in the NYC area, you can buy tickets and go to the party for the silent auction...
LOVE - LIFE Pillow
(12 December 2006) - This pillow is 16" square, 100% woven wool and exclusive to BASE and CH. It has the word Life on one side and Love on the other and is available in two color combos. All profits from the sale of these pillows will go directly to UNICEF's fund for children infected with HIV. Make someone happy with the perfect gift and know that you...
(12 December 2006) - This pillow is 16" square, 100% woven wool and exclusive to BASE and CH. It has the word Life on one side and Love on the other and is available in two color combos. All profits from the sale of these pillows will go directly to UNICEF's fund for children infected with HIV. Make someone happy with the perfect gift and know that you...
Nau sneak peek
(07 November 2006) - We paid a visit to Nau a few months ago and told you all about this exciting new activewear brand. As their January 2007 launch nears they've started adding content to their site, including the first preview of their Spring 2007 line. They've also put up a video, narrated by the design team, about their unique design philosophy, and the Collective features inspirational stories....
(07 November 2006) - We paid a visit to Nau a few months ago and told you all about this exciting new activewear brand. As their January 2007 launch nears they've started adding content to their site, including the first preview of their Spring 2007 line. They've also put up a video, narrated by the design team, about their unique design philosophy, and the Collective features inspirational stories....
Maak Eebuh T-Shirts
(31 October 2006) - Harlem-based design house Maak Eebuh is launching their debut line of T-shirts "The War Series," aiming to provoke comment and build dialogue about the war in the Middle East. After working in costume design and high-end fashion at Yigal Azrouel, designer Jade Schulz started the line of limited edition tees earlier this year as "a brand whose artwork filters important issues of the moment...
(31 October 2006) - Harlem-based design house Maak Eebuh is launching their debut line of T-shirts "The War Series," aiming to provoke comment and build dialogue about the war in the Middle East. After working in costume design and high-end fashion at Yigal Azrouel, designer Jade Schulz started the line of limited edition tees earlier this year as "a brand whose artwork filters important issues of the moment...
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