Most people don’t know that it takes more than an hour of labor to make most shoes and that they usually use lots of toxic adhesive. That’s what makes a “green and responsible shoe” a true challenge. Below is an attempt by Patagonia to present some of the benefits of globalization, while showing a [...]

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Looking for a new pair of Converse Chuck Taylor low tops? Camilla Engman’s design, Lil’ RED Riding Hood, was chosen for one of the shoes in the Converse (RED) program. So cute… great cause! Camilla is an Illustrator/Artist in Sweden… check out her work or her blog!

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The understanding of a drawing verses how it translates to a real 3 dimensional product is something every designer (whether it’s fashion, product, architecture, interior, etc) and every client wrestles with. I love love love fashion illustrations, but it’s often difficult for me to see a true relationship between that gorgeous illo and the [...]

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