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Posted by Melanie Bender on June 16 at 12:00 AM
Whether headed to Chicago this week or not, here are 10 things everyone should know about the NeoCon World Trade Fair:
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Posted by Melanie Bender on June 10 at 12:00 AM
In our first five months of media relations, see where Alkemie and Larsen Gray have been popping up!
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Posted by Melanie Bender on June 5 at 12:00 AM
Check out DMD's top takeaway tips from this week's Social Media Camp.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on April 22 at 12:00 AM
DMD Lab-ers Alkemie and Larsen Gray named two of uber-retailer Shopbop's favorite eco labels.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on April 13 at 12:00 AM
Alkemie's husband and wife design Dara Gerson and Ashley Lowengrub team explore the world of texture.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on April 6 at 12:00 AM
Check out the two new videos for selected designers Larsen Gray and Alkemie
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Posted by Melanie Bender on March 30 at 12:00 AM
Everything old is new again. Does the old fashion adage apply even to magazine headlines?
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Posted by Melanie Bender on March 25 at 12:00 AM
We're in 4th place for a $20,000 grant. Support us in moving the conversation of innovation and sustainability forward by
voting!
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Posted by Melanie Bender on February 27 at 6:00 PM
Professor Smith and his team of scientists return to the Antarctic to dig deeper into the Earth's unanswered questions.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on February 13 at 12:00 PM
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we bring you our three amazing selected designers.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on January 22 at 1:53 PM
Husband and wife design team Dara Gerson and Ashley Lowengrub on using reclaimed metals to transform a dirty industry.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on January 21 at 8:09 PM
We caught up with designers Steven and William Ladd to talk Bowie, wearable art and where to go from here.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on January 15 at 4:34 PM
Designers and DMD Lab finalists Jessica Moss and Lisa Guajardo keep pace in the constantly evolving industry of fashion.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on January 12 at 11:52 AM
The 'EKO-LAB six' and DMD Lab finalists talk dressing up Barbie, life in a co-op and changing the world one garment at a time.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on January 8 at 5:58 PM
Larsen Gray designers and DMD Lab finalists Nora Caliguri and Rachelyn Porter talk current obsessions, the importance of great undies and life after Reality TV.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on January 5 at 1:53 PM
Gemma Redux designer and DMD Lab finalist Rachel Dooley talks balancing brains (right and left, that is), fans on the set of
Gossip Girl, and breaking into the fashion industry –
sans the requisite design degree.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on December 23 at 2:21 PM
And our 6 finalists for the DMD Lab are...
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Posted by Melanie Bender on December 20 at 11:15 AM
Follow the DMD Lab at
www.twitter.com/DMDLab as we partner with a few promising designers to help them get noticed by the fashion world.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on November 10 at 3:54 PM
Highlights from last week's CFDA - Earth Pledge FutureFashion Designer Education Series.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on November 7 at 3:45 PM
We caught up with the designer who shared her POV on the ugly side of fashion, consumer lifestyles and plans to green her line.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on October 24 at 1:52 PM
Did you know that 2/3 of a garment’s carbon footprint occurs post-purchase? Laundering to be exact.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on October 2 at 3:10 PM
New
Declare Yourself ad evokes horror movie - complete with scantily clad damsel in distress.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on September 26 at 2:00 PM
Curious about where that great Target desk came from or how Forever 21 can offer jeans for just $18?
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Posted by Melanie Bender on August 19 at 10:10 AM
All that stands between you and the LEED Accredited Professional designation is one [extremely difficult, rigorous, demanding and often confusing] exam.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on July 30 at 12:25 PM
Every wonder what it’d be like a scientist roaming uncharted territory in search the Earth’s secrets?
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Posted by Melanie Bender on July 15 at 3:54 PM
The
USGBC's
LEED green building rating system has been embraced as the golden-child of architectural mega-firms and corporate real estate developers, alike. But has this dummed-down approach to green design done more harm than good?
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Posted by Melanie Bender on July 3 at 11:50 AM
NEW blog article! Yours free for the next 10 days only!
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Posted by Melanie Bender on June 11 at 5:44 PM
Advertising Age's Green Conference brings together NGOs and industry to separate the green-talkers from the green-walkers.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on May 17 at 10:55 AM
At the AIA National Convention in Boston this week, buzz was about infusing architecture with artistic design.
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Posted by Melanie Bender on April 22 at 10:09 PM
Earth Day 2008: 10 great facts about the planet we call home
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Posted by Melanie Bender on April 21 at 3:15 PM
Greenopia releases their
Zagat-style sustainable business guide for New York for Earth Day 2008. Find everything from green bakeries to burials!
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Posted by Melanie Bender on April 14 at 9:00 PM
In the face of rampant protests, the Beijing 2008 Olympics still hold the marketing promise of the World Stage and China's untapped billions.
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