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The List

By htrick December 27, 2008

Below is our list of favorite developments in eco-fashion from 2008.

We know, we know...another list. But it's that time of year when we reflect on the year in fashion and ponder the developments made in the name of sustainability over the last 12 months. While "green" is by no means mainstream, yet - we're hopeful - designers, fashion houses, the media and retailers have slowly begun integrating sustainable philosophies into their business models. It ain't perfect, but it's a start. Below is a list of a few moments in fashion this year that made us really happy.CFDA Almost Goes Organic: For the second straight year, a designer whose collection is...

TOMS Conducts First U.S. Shoe Drop

By kaight October 22, 2008

Chief Shoe Giver Blake Mycoskie brings his vision to the U.S.

TOMS, the canvas slip-ons modeled after Argentina's alpargatas, has achieved record popularity since the company launched its first collection a mere two years ago. This isn't necessarily because the shoes are super comfortable, brightly colored and the go-to summer shoe for in-the-know hipsters. The company's one-for-one business model -- for every adult pair sold, the company donates a pair to a child in need -- has turned more than a few heads in the business community. Mindbogglingly, the company has donated more than 85,000 pairs shoes to children throughout the world, including Ethiopia, Argentina and South Africa. Earlier this year,...