planetofclaire
planetofclaire
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Planet Claire is an independent clothing store, focusing on sustainable and ethically produced clothing, for both men and women. This includes eco-friendly fabrics such as organic cotton, soy, bamboo & recycled materials as well as "sweatshop free" i.e. 80% of the clothing is either made by the designer themselves, or they pay local people a fair wage for their work. Because the clothing is not mass-produced, there is usually only one of each size, and some truly are "one-of-a-kind", making for very unique pieces!
Profiling Canadian designers such as Anastasia Lomonova from Montreal, Elroy Apparel from Vancouver and Lilikoi from Nelson, BC, Planet Claire promises to deliver some of the most innovative and environmentally intelligent fashions in Canada. International designers such as ELA Designs from Israel, KM Stitchery from New York, and Duchess von Dudik from Little Italy, Cleveland, are exclusive to Planet Claire and can be found nowhere else in Canada.
These designers are passionate about both the quality and sustainability of their clothing, including the materials, choice of fabric and suppliers, in order to ensure and understand the origins of the fabrics and the conditions of those who manufacture them.
Designers such as FiftySeven-ThirtyThree from Oakland produce screen-printed and hand-stenciled/painted shirts and appliquéd hoodies that are printed and sprayed with only solvent-free, water based paints and inks. Their style draws from an urban aesthetic where multi-culturalism and pop culture merge with inner city decay, graffiti and a lo-tech DIY sensibility.
Planet Claire also functions as a gallery for local visual artists, with rotating installations every few months. You can also find an ecclectic selection of jewellery and home decor, such as "RE-SURFACE's" lamps, created out of photographs of Brooklyn's urban art.
Planet Claire is an independent company that incorporates a design and business ethic that supports an eco-sensible way of producing, selling, and distributing fashion. As recycling clothing is still the most sustainable practice, Claire has a hand-picked selection of unique and designer consignment clothing at unbeatable prices. Think vintage jackets, dresses, shoes, and designer jeans (True Religion, Citizens of Humanity, Miss Sixty)....
As a 'green' business, Planet Claire uses environmentally friendly office supplies (www.frogfile.com); recycled & recyclable bags, tags, & signage; bamboo clothing hangers, second hand equipment, clothing racks & display units, and 1% of annual revenue is donated to environmental organizations (www.onepercentfortheplanet.org).
CURRENT DESIGNERS CARRIED
Vancouver Designers:
Elroy Apparel
Sweet Soul
NATE Organics
Flora and Fauna
Carny Love
Volcano Girl
Adam Lupton Graphic Tees
Blasfamy
Bon Bon Plus
Queen of Hearts Jewellery
Pretty Little Things by Nicole Rasotto
Adhesif
Dahlia Drive
Diane Kennedy
NOON Solar Energy Bags
Boris Brothers Recycled Vinyl Bags
Shea Lingerie
Lilikoi (Nelson BC)
Montreal:
Anastasia Lomonova
SOI DISANT
Second Clothing Co.
Portland, Oregon:
Recycled Leather Bags Made by Cate
Seattle, WA
Miss Brache's
Oakland, CA:
57-33
Miami, Florida
Eco Chic by Meadow-Designs
NYC:
Brooklyn Royalty
Unruly Heir
KM STICHERY
Athens, Georgia:
NICK CANADA screen-printed recycled ties
Cleveland, Ohio:
Duchess von Dudik
Israel:
Lilybrush
Eladesign
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