Will I Bite?

A day in the life as Editor in Chief of styleshaker.com is awesome. I get the very latest and greatest inside scoop sent directly to my inbox.

Each day, I eagerly read my e-mail while snipping on my expresso.

Recently, I have noticed the over use of the ECO-Chic bandwagon. Below you will find a couple of examples of new products or designers hoping to decrease their carbon footprint and increase their bottom line.

1. Lauren Bush launches her eco-chic Feed100 bag at Whole Foods. It wasn't until I was in Whole Foods in Austin, Texas this past weekend. I realized the bags retail for $29.99. COME ON. There are all sort of ways to earn a buck but a bag which costs more then this single girl's grocery bill. Honestly, It was hard to digest Whole Food's latest retail misstep. High dollar design totes - HELLO.

The bight stylish side - proceeds will fund United Nations World Food Program and each bag purchase will provide 100 school lunches to needy children in Rwanda.

2. The Leroy & Perry by Lutz & Patmos line Spring with three styles, all named after their favorite New York restaurants: Pastis,Cluny and Zampa. Each of the three styles is eco friendly (some made from recycled t shirts and bamboo) and are sold at Barneys.

The flip charitable side is 1% of the proceed will go to the alliance for climate protection. A single organization, whose goal it is to persuade people of the importance, urgency, and feasibility of adopting and implementing effective and comprehensive solutions for climate crisis. Honestly, 1% of proceeds - well that just makes me giggle.

In this case every little bit should help. Right?

Daily Dish
posted - beth / 9:24 AM / 05.23.08