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If 10,000 Biters opt for a cap made from reclaimed wool instead of virgin wool, we'll keep the weight of 13 full-on sheep in new wool out of production.
COCKTAIL FACT
Last summer, a man flying from Peru to NY smuggled a small monkey in his hat; surprised fellow passengers asked him "if he knew he had a monkey on him."
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Do you leave your hat on when you go to a party?
The Bite
You can if it's a high-fashion one. Check our picks for the haute-est go-anywhere headgear that's so magically eco, we wouldn't be surprised if you pulled a rabbit out of it.The Benefits
- Trendy toppers. Turn heads with your stylish chapeau, whether you're uptown or on the slopes (although you'll probably wanna find something else for your luncheon with the queen).
- Hotness, not just haute-ness. We can lose over 50% of our body heat through our heads if we don't put a lid on 'em.
- Eco-conscious cappers. The textiles industry is second only to the petrochemical industry in generating pollution. Eco-hats are made from earth-friendlier organic and recycled materials.
Personally Speaking
There was a year when Toshio never left his house without a baseball cap, even on dates. But after leaning in for a first kiss and smacking his date's face with the bill, he started leaving it at home.Wanna Try?
- Stewart + Brown Cashmere Peasant Cap - stylish knit cap made from fair-trade, sustainable cashmere in three colors; made by a husband and wife team who donate 1% of sales to eco-charity ($165).
- Deborah Lindquist Recycled Cashmere Cap - 100% recycled-cashmere beanies with four sassy appliqués and 10 colors to choose from; matching scarves also available ($112).
- Faith Hats Recycled Reversible Cap - one-of-a-kind, reversible, unisex caps that are hand-sewn using materials such as reclaimed wool and cashmere ($59).
- Livity Outernational Sprout Cap - cute buckle-adorned cap made from hemp and organic-cotton corduroy; two colors ($36).
Win $200 at the Greenloop eco-fashion store by inviting your non-Biter friends to join Ideal Bite in the next 24 hours – smaller pool, bigger chances!
Dec 20,2007
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Hat-boxed In
When I was in Venice last year, I escaped the millions of littering, rude fellow tourists and the resulting apathetic, run-down Italians by spending a lot of time in incredibly overpriced and relatively deserted traditional Venetian costume shops. (Sounds fun so far, huh?) But really, despite it all, I had a great time trying on fanciful dresses and masks and capes. And hats-one of which I ended up buying (see photo). I had the hat shipped home, due to its delicacy and awkward size (and did a bit of carbon offsetting on my return). I love it and will keep it long past the time when people start wondering if I'll ever arrive at a costume party as something other than an eighteenth-century militia dandy.
And although the supercute hats in our tip today don't really require one, I thought I'd mention a few eco-hat box options out there, in case you have a giant, feathered number that needs storing like mine does. First check out eBay for truly unique vintage options. If you want cheap and basic, the Container Store has a set of three made from recycled fiberboard. And if you want to have a hand in designing your own, Sarah's Hat Boxes makes cute round fabric-covered versions from recycled chipboard and nontoxic adhesives.
-Jenifer Morgan...off to put a lid on it...
Biter Comments...
I think it's unconscionable that you would suggest someone spend $165 on a hat! And one made overseas at that! And oh-so-ironically called a "peasant cap". (Do peasants wear hats that expensive?) If you have that much spare cash, buy a locally made hat for $30 and spend or donate the other $135 on something that actually *helps* the environment. Yeesh.
I'm not a hat person, haven't been for years. Yes, I live where it gets cold in the winter (New England), but since I'm not into winter sports, I'm usually not outside long enough on cold days to make wearing a hat all that necessary anyway. I would gladly wear earmuffs, along with a scarf and mittens, though, and with earmuffs, "hat hair" isn't as much of a concern. (No static electricity to make your hair look like you have your hand on one of those Van de Graaff generators.)
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Posted by: Fawn | December 20, 2007 at 10:53 AM