On the day we celebrate Mothers, we should think on a broader scale. We have out Mother, Mother Teresa, Mother Goose and of course...Mother Earth!
Luckily, the fashion industry didn't forget her. Now it has tons of designers who are trying to make a difference in the way they construct their clothing, in the way they design, and in the places they find their material.
But what about accessories? Sure, you can traipse around in the newest looks by environment-friendly fashionistas like Stella McCartney and Ali Hewson (creator of Edun) but what about your bracelets, bags, rings, and other accessories? There are so many people who are taking initiative in making the most of what's around them and turning it into amazing, fashion-forward trends.
Jaime Keiles, a jewelry crafter in Pennsylvania, makes bracelets out of recycled book bindings. Her "Novel Idea" cuffs are not only innovative but affordable, too. At $24 a piece, the binding from a vintage book is backed by leather and closed with a metal stud. Her Storybook Maiden Diptych Necklace, $16, is made from wood and an image cut from a children's storybook. The Flora Freeway Necklace, $10, is comprised of a couple of images each taken from separate places (a vintage book, a highway map), glued together to have a floral effect, and attached to a circular pendant that comes on a string. In addition to her own creations, As if her work wasn't personalized enough (no two pieces are alike), she'll also work with you to make your own cuff, necklace, or anything else you might have in mind. Shop her collection at www.etsy.com, and view her blog at Jamie Keiles.
Luckily, the fashion industry didn't forget her. Now it has tons of designers who are trying to make a difference in the way they construct their clothing, in the way they design, and in the places they find their material.
But what about accessories? Sure, you can traipse around in the newest looks by environment-friendly fashionistas like Stella McCartney and Ali Hewson (creator of Edun) but what about your bracelets, bags, rings, and other accessories? There are so many people who are taking initiative in making the most of what's around them and turning it into amazing, fashion-forward trends.
Jaime Keiles, a jewelry crafter in Pennsylvania, makes bracelets out of recycled book bindings. Her "Novel Idea" cuffs are not only innovative but affordable, too. At $24 a piece, the binding from a vintage book is backed by leather and closed with a metal stud. Her Storybook Maiden Diptych Necklace, $16, is made from wood and an image cut from a children's storybook. The Flora Freeway Necklace, $10, is comprised of a couple of images each taken from separate places (a vintage book, a highway map), glued together to have a floral effect, and attached to a circular pendant that comes on a string. In addition to her own creations, As if her work wasn't personalized enough (no two pieces are alike), she'll also work with you to make your own cuff, necklace, or anything else you might have in mind. Shop her collection at www.etsy.com, and view her blog at Jamie Keiles. 
