tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-173231292008-05-14T08:15:30.589-07:00Fashion & RecyclingMILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-91265485039081807622008-05-14T08:11:00.000-07:002008-05-14T08:15:08.298-07:00Skateboard Deck Shoes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/reply1-737803.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/reply1-737773.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Used skateboard decks continue to pile up due to the production of over 100,000 decks per month in the United States alone. Reply explores this material waste stream as a resource for women's shoes. By utilizing the overall shape and material properties found within the deck, the women's shoe takes on an interesting aesthetic quality. This project is also a reapplication of waste skateboard decks in an unexpected way. By taking a movement-based leisure product mainly utilized by males, a creative method of reuse is reapplied to a movement-based market for Eco-conscious women.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/reply2-703860.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/reply2-703846.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />see more of Kris’s conceptual design projects @ <a href="http://krislovett.com">krislovett.com</a>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-67218752715701112832008-05-07T08:15:00.000-07:002008-05-07T08:18:51.398-07:00Frames From Recycled Tin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/pastel_quilted_tin_frames-700396.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/pastel_quilted_tin_frames-700352.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Artists Margaret Taylor and Simone Wilson make a variety of folk art and home furnishings from reclaimed and re-constructed materials which are sold through Miss Taylor’s Atlanta-based company, <a href="http://www.dryadsdancing.com/">dryads dancing</a>.<br />The one-of-a-kind, pastel quilted tin frame pictured is made from antique ceiling tin, house molding and beaded board.<br />available in pink, blue, or green and various sizes up to 16×20″ priced ranging from $38 to $250 @ <a href="http://www.dryadsdancing.com/">dryadsdancing.com</a>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-88891478436172833312008-05-06T07:35:00.000-07:002008-05-06T07:42:07.452-07:00Time to Sit on the Floor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/bean_v1-706036.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/bean_v1-706015.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Does your back ever begin to crinch after spending time on the computer? Check out these low-rider, funky, eco-friendly rockers that find your own, unique balance point. These are all constructed of FSC-certified wood, natural latex, organic cotton and steel screws, with hemp twine used in assembly and a recycled paper instruction manual.<br /><br />The Bean Rocker Series is a family of bean-inspired, body conscious, low rocking seats designed with balanced posture and ease of breathing in mind.<br /><br />It just might be time to get out of your high-chair and onto the floor.<br /><br />comes in 4 sizes in green, chocolate or black prices range from $150 to $250. Find them at <a href="http://knoend.com/retailer/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=22&category_id=3&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1">koend.com</a>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-9052465129366900302008-04-25T17:37:00.001-07:002008-04-25T17:40:14.859-07:00San Diego Shop Sets the Pace with Trendsetting Eco Chic Boutique<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/15-775172.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/15-775166.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />SAN DIEGO – MAY 1, 2008 – Factory Vintage Store in San Diego, California is an eco friendly boutique that brings a whole new edge to green fashion and art. “We wanted to start out by making it easily accessible to everyone, so this way our eco conscience shoppers can walk or ride their bikes if they want.” say’s owner Sean Leonard. In order to this, they moved their shop to Bay Park right next to San Diego bike paths and just a mile down the road from the Old Town Trolley and Transit Station. It is safe to say that at Factory Vintage, location is only where their revolutionary concepts begin. After a brief look around the store, it becomes apparent that this independent San Diego shop might have a few things that they could teach the big boys.<br /><br />Factory Vintage is located of Moreno Rd, in a space in that used to be an old warehouse and Dive shop. The store preserved much of the raw vintage warehouse feel yet stepped it up a notch by interlacing it with recycled fixtures, light boxes, organic displays and natural plants. They call it third world surf layout meets urban jungle, like what you may see in a beach town in the tropics, except they turn recycled materials into apparel and accessory displays. “We know that the product is what matters, with that in mind it’s amazing what you can get away with to display things on.” <br /><br />Factory Vintage’s chic collection of eco-friendly clothing is what matters. They combine a mixture of recycled vintage clothing, re-constructed used clothing, and eco-friendly and responsible clothing brands. Half of their apparel collection is authentic vintage clothing consisting of hard to find vintage t-shirts, dresses, blazers, and a collection of Levis that would make a denim designer blush. Another 35% of the store is reconstructed vintage collections from, Particle Clothing, and Factory Vintage’s in-store label CCVintage. Each piece is a one of kind creation for both the fashion forward and eco conscience shopper alike. With the exception of a couple of other clothing labels uniquely sold at Factory Vintage, the rest of the merchandise in the store is recycled hand bags, boots, jewelry and more. Factory Vintage also features accessories and artwork from local area designers. <br /><br />Originally coming from a Southern California and spending some time in both Dallas and Central America, when the founders of Factory Vintage were asked why they chose San Diego for their location, one said, “ We wanted to go somewhere where people would understand what we were doing so that we could make a difference.” I took note of an event flyer in Factory Vintage from a clothing drive they are doing for local homeless shelters, “Individuals throw away 67.9 pounds of used clothing and rags each year. Collectively, Americans discard two quadrillion pounds (that's a two with fifteen zeroes) of used clothing and textiles into the landfills each year.” With innovative shops like Factory Vintage mak setting the pace, the concept of recycled fashion might not be that far off from leading trends in the future.MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-47332283554929948292008-04-21T09:08:00.000-07:002008-04-21T09:16:09.602-07:00Factory Vintage Joins the festivities at San Diego's Earth Fair<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/earth_fair_2-798382.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/earth_fair_2-798363.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><P>On Sunday April 20th Thousands of people saw varying shades of green at EarthFair yesterday at Balboa Park in San Diego. </P><P>On a nice cool, cloud-free day, the 19-year-old festival that organizers call the largest environmental fair in the world probably lived up to its billing. Traffic backed up for miles on state Route 163 before noon with visitors trying to reach the fair.</P><P>When people finally arrived, they found showcases for green technologies, artwork made from recycled materials, a children's parade, live music and “The Cleaner Car Concourse,” featuring vehicles that run on alternative fuels.</P><P>They also may have spotted a vine-draped child on stilts, free belly-dancing lessons and a few environmental juxtapositions, including gas-powered generators spewing fumes next to the Zero Waste San Diego booth.</P><P>Exhibitors form the heart of EarthFair, and this year there were more than ever – nearly 340. Some, including the Defenders of Wildlife and the Sierra Club, have well-established emerald credentials. But a new crop of startups – a fair-trade-chocolate maker, an eco-caterer and a soy-candle maker – were there trying to make green names for themselves.</P><P>Aslo amoungst the participants A new Vintage Clothing store in San Diego named <a href="http://factoryvintage.com">Factory Vintage</a> attracted a number of patrons to their booth with a bright colored spinning wheel, and wonderful prizes including sun flowers and Gift certificates to their eco-friendly shop. Once the wheel was spung you might loose a turn, hit the jackpot, or have to answer a question related to textiles and their effect on the environment. </P><P>“There's been an explosion of green businesses,” said Carolyn Chase, one of the fair's founders. “It really demonstrates to us the green movement has arrived in the marketplace. Green capitalism has taken root.”</P><P>But the green hues with some of the exhibitors were not always easily spotted. The San Diego Union Tribune pointed out that There was the chiropractor offering free computerized screenings, and the San Diego Middle Eastern Dance Association showing people how to do those belly dances. They were selling reusable tote bags. </P><P>Northrop Grumman, a $32 billion defense and technology company, had a booth in the children's activity <br />area to help children make paper airplanes. Next door was Bank of America San Diego, where children spun a wheel for a chance to win pencils, an Earth Day necklace, sunscreen, lollipops or Frisbees. The flying disks were made from recycled tires. <br /></P><P>All in all it was a great time</P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-76026071732006429612008-04-18T06:30:00.001-07:002008-04-18T06:33:56.934-07:00Teens Turn to Thrift as Apparel Prices go Up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/thrift-778074.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/thrift-778057.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><P>Another like-minded friend of ours turned us on to this Article in the Associated Press about Teens Turning to Thrift as Jobs Vanish and Prices Rise. The Article was written by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO, with contributions from Writers Lisa Cornwell and Marcus Kabel of the Associated Press. It touched on the subject of kids having to turn to thrift shopping and DYI projects to adjust to the flailing economy. You can view the article in its entirety at <A HREF="http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080417/ap_on_bi_ge/teen_recession" TARGET="_blank">Yahoo Business News.</A></P><P>The Article states that, &quot;The souring job market and rising costs of the usual teenage indulgences — a slice of pizza, a drive to the mall, the hottest new jeans — are causing teens to do something they rarely do: be thrifty.</P><P>It's a far cry from the freewheeling spending of recent years, when teens splurged on $100 Coach wristlet handbags, $60 Juicy Couture <br />T-shirts and $80 skinny jeans from Abercrombie & Fitch. </P><P>Now jobs for teens are less plentiful, and parents who supply the allowances are feeling the economic pinch themselves.</P><P>The stalwart retailers of teen apparel, such as Abercrombie and American Eagle Outfitters Inc., are reporting sluggish sales, defying the myth that teen spending is recession-proof: It holds up longer, but can eventually fold.</P><P>It's even becoming cool to be frugal. </P><P>Last week,<A HREF="http://ellegirl.elle.com/" TARGET="_blank"> Ellegirl.com</A>, the teen offshoot of Elle magazine, launched a new video fixture called Self-Made Girl, which shows teens how to make clothes and accessories. The first video offers tips on how to create a prom clutch. </P><P>"It's a little tacky in the economic unrest to tote a big logo bag," said Holly Siegel, the site's senior editor. She said it's no longer about teens "one-upping each other," but rather where they can get it cheap. </P><P>Teen hiring has slumped by 5 percent since March 2007, with many mom-and-pop stores, which typically hire younger workers, laying off employees. Hiring in the overall job market fell by just 0.1 percent during the same period.</P><P>That's still not as bad as the 13 percent drop in teen hiring in the early 1990s. That means that if the larger job market mirrors the last teen hiring slump, "we're not out of the woods," said Michael P. Niemira, chief economist at the International Council of Shopping Centers.</P><P>Secondhand clothing chains have seen business surge this year as teens and their parents buy popular brands like Gap, Banana Republic and Juicy Couture at a fraction of the regular price.</P><P>"It is way cooler to get a super deal on that shirt rather than being able to spend the most money on something," said Anna D'Agrosa, director of Consumer Insights at The Zandl Group, a market research company focusing on teens. "Kids are becoming really aware of what is happening to their economy and to their families." </P><P>Perhaps something good can come out of this, that will stick with he teens in to their adult life.</P><P>-MILO</P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-49121963496666058552008-03-23T12:07:00.000-07:002008-03-23T13:21:48.507-07:00From the Ground Up :: Part 1<P>These notes are the beginning stages on how to take an average building and turn it into a Sustainable Vintage Clothing store. </P><P>First off you have to locate a building that will cater to the purpose. It is much easier on the budget if you can find a building that has little or no finish out needed. As far as major electrical and plumbing go. In this case we found a building that needed a little work, but not so much that we would have to take out loans just to turn on the electricity. We were choosing between two buildings we found that both had their pros and cons. One building was taking over a year lease in a high foot traffic shopping district in an artist neighborhood. The other building was quite a bit larger with a great rental rate next to the beach communities. We opted for the second location with the better rate. Because the building had sat vacant for the past few months we decided to negotiate early off in the lease to have the land lord bring the building up to code with Certificate of Occupancy. In order to get the land Lord to go along with this we agreed to pay a slightly higher rent to help subsidize the land lords expense. We also wholesale vintage clothing as well, so we needed a slightly larger location in order to have space to work in. We opted for a location outside the shopping districts but with with easy access from all directions, and good visibility. This first picture is what the building we found in Mission Bay San Diego looked like when we found it.</P><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/FACTORY_V/building_photo/1.jpg" WIDTH="450" HEIGHT="300"> <br /><P>Once we got everything worked out with the lease we gave the land lord a little time to finish up what was left of the plumbing and electrical while we started collecting and processing our merchandise, and getting the inside ready.We have learned in the past that it is important to start collecting your product as soon as possible. When you get you shop ready you don't want to have to wait on a vendor to get your order ready last minute. You don't have to go rummaging through estate sales and border towns either. You can use a intermediate supplier like <a href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com">Dust Factory Vintage</a> to locate and supply all your product, but you will still need time. You should start collection and washing you product a month or two before you plan on opening the doors.</P><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/FACTORY_V/building_photo/2.jpg" WIDTH="450" HEIGHT="300"> <br /></P><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/FACTORY_V/building_photo/3.jpg" WIDTH="450" HEIGHT="300"> <br /></P><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/FACTORY_V/building_photo/4.jpg" WIDTH="450" HEIGHT="300"> <br /></P><P>After the walls were finished we started picking out the color samples, <br />and then began painting. (not our green)</P><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/FACTORY_V/building_photo/5.jpg" WIDTH="450" HEIGHT="300"></P><P>&nbsp;</P><br /><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/FACTORY_V/building_photo/6.jpg" WIDTH="450" HEIGHT="300"></P><P>&nbsp;</P><br /></P><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/CC_MYSPACE/milo/milo_1.jpg" WIDTH="249" HEIGHT="145"> <br /></P><P>&nbsp; </P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-16816719407201157412008-01-09T17:40:00.000-08:002008-01-09T17:53:23.576-08:00A Pretty N.E.E.T. Magazine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/NEET_Cover-789657.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/NEET_Cover-789654.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.neetmagazine.com/">N.E.E.T.</a> Magazine captures the essence of recycled fashion and jewelry as a new form of art. They put eco-garage hipster style artists on the map with their creative and intuitive sense for trash can aristocracy.MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-19973007294149206022008-01-09T06:23:00.000-08:002008-01-09T06:27:51.543-08:00Recycled Bath Tub Lounge Seat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/maxsofa_1_1-700234.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/maxsofa_1_1-700232.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />After cruising around some other blogs I found this post on <a href="http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/">Alternative Consumer</a> that was unique and cool. Someone had a vision and it begat Max the bath tub chaise. U.K. based <a href="http://www.reestore.com/max.htm">Reestore</a> dubs this a twist on the sofa briefly featured in breakfast at Tiffany’s. Created from a vintage cast iron bath and upholstered in fabric of your choice.<br /><br />Repurposed as a single seater sloucher or a cozy sofa for two.<br /><br />allow 4-6 weeks for deliveryMILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-7696279350088395992008-01-01T06:55:00.000-08:002008-01-01T07:00:51.218-08:00Happy New Year From fashion & Recycling<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/sunset_2-712042.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/sunset_2-712036.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Happy New Year from Fashion & Recycling! Today marks the beginning of a new calendar year, and it’s the perfect opportunity right now to look towards the coming year with new ideas, goals and resolutions. While it’s traditional for us to make personal resolutions, we at Fashion & Recycling feel it’s important to reflect on the environment and the state of the design industry and make some green design resolutions for 2008. What is the future of green design? What important issues, movements, and ideas do we foresee being influential? What do we hope to see in the coming year? Thank you for taking time to read and to hear our thoughts, and from all of us at Fashion & Recycling, here’s to a wonderful 2008!MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-75118900694682231432007-12-28T16:35:00.000-08:002007-12-28T16:38:28.008-08:00Purchase Bulk Vintage Clothing on eBay<P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/eBay/polo.jpg" WIDTH="400" HEIGHT="306"> <br /></FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">How about buying bulk vintage clothing for your shop or friends through eBay? Well now you can. Dust Factory vintage just started listing some of their world class DFV12pcks on eBay Auctions. </FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><B>These DFV12 Packs are</B></FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><B>Great for</B> the <B>Ebay Seller </B>looking for new product to increase revenue.</FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><B>Great for</B> the <B>Individual </B>seeking out a new eco-friendly t-shirt collection for self or friends. </FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><B>Great for</B> an <B>Event Planner</B> looking to do a sustainable Event t-shirt </FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><B>Great for</B> the <B>Band</B> looking to do something new with merchandise.</FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><B>Great for</B> the <B>Boutique</B> looking for a new supplier.</FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><B>Great for</B> the <B>Store/Business</B> looking for a new shop tee.</FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/second_print/sECOnd_print_2.gif" WIDTH="288" HEIGHT="183"></FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"> <br />As if that is not enough you can now get whatever you purchased form them screen <br />printed with your shop, band or party logo through their s(eco)nd print service.</FONT></P><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">check out http://dustfactoryvintage.com for more information.</FONT></P><P>&nbsp;</P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-79479886023519774682007-11-23T04:07:00.000-08:002007-12-28T16:28:50.146-08:00Eco Friendly FASHION trade Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/pool_01-722943.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/pool_01-722940.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Pooltradeshow is the original independent tradeshow, established in 2001 for the boutique market and better retailers worldwide.</P><P>It is a semi-annual event occurring every February and August in conjunction with the MAGIC Marketplace, when the apparel industry converges on Las Vegas for the most influential week in the business of fashion. </P><P>Pooltradeshow showcases the best emerging designers, featuring new product ranging from women’s and men’s apparel, to shoes and accessories, and including a variety of lifestyle products — from art, to music, to home.</P><P>Last Season pooltradeshow open their <A HREF="http://www.pooltradeshow.com/second.html" TARGET="_blank">Second</A> Show featuring Green, artists and designers. This platform gave eco-conscience designers and brands the opportunity to showcase their designs in a special environment highlighting their designs as well as tasks and mission. This February will be the second time they open door for their eco- showcase. If you have any desire to see who is up an coming in the world of fashion and recycling check out the <A HREF="http://www.pooltradeshow.com/index.html" TARGET="_blank">pooltradeshow</A> this February in Las Vegas.</P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-8173677864868325802007-10-21T05:58:00.000-07:002007-10-21T06:01:11.532-07:00Daisey Vase :: Molded Bic pen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/daisyvasebig-710492.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/daisyvasebig-710489.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />This cool single-stem vase is a nice desktop manifestation of recycling as art. Each daisy vase is hand blow-molded from a Bic™ ballpoint pen.<br /><br />$26 includes shipping to usa or canada @ <a href="http://www.designboom.com/shop/daisyvase.html">designboom.com</a>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-5910914643630006722007-10-17T06:56:00.000-07:002007-10-17T13:20:01.246-07:00Designs You Can Play With<P><A HREF="http://www.counterculturestore.com/store.aspx?CatID=117&amp;linkId=lfsubMen" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/CC_MYSPACE/hammer-VS-claw.jpg" WIDTH="400" HEIGHT="338" BORDER="0" ALT="Plastic Militia"></A> <br /></P><P>&nbsp; </P><P>The folks over at <A HREF="http://particleclothing.com/" TARGET="_blank">Particle Reconstruction</A> have come up with another way of reconstructing old ideas to re-introduce into today's urban market. This time they strayed away from fabrics and clothing and tried out their skills on old vintage toys and accessories. PLASTIC MILITIA is a collection of Designs You Can Play With. </P><P>Each design is original and handcrafted using recycled objects. Also available <A HREF="http://www.counterculturestore.com/detail.aspx?catid=117&amp;id=295" TARGET="_blank">Dice Earrings</A> &amp; <A HREF="http://www.counterculturestore.com/detail.aspx?CatId=3&amp;id=296&amp;linkid=dtrl1" TARGET="_blank">Domino Earrings</A>, for a quick game of Craps or Bones at your next conventions break.</P><P>Available for $8 at <A HREF="http://www.counterculturestore.com/store.aspx?CatID=117&amp;linkId=lfsubMen" TARGET="_blank">http://counterculturestore.com</A></P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-66575993936478224802007-10-10T14:12:00.001-07:002008-01-17T19:41:29.741-08:00Go Green This Halloween<P><A HREF="http://www.thevintagefactory.com" TARGET="_blank"><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/CC_MYSPACE/haloween_o7.jpg" WIDTH="352" HEIGHT="473" BORDER="0"></A> <P><B>GO GREEN:</B> If you are planning on going green this Halloween you couldn't of picked a better year. On-line retailers like <A HREF="http://ccvintage.com" TARGET="_blank">CCVINTAGE</A> carry some key vintage pieces that could complete your look. This year the Classics are coming back in High Demand. You don’t have to look like a stripper fairy god mother, or a prostitute princess to have a good time. You also don’t have to spend $100 on a synthetic plastic costume that you will wear only one day then throw into an already bulging land fill. Here are a few Vintage Costume ideas, All recycled and eco-friendly. You can mix and match from your closet or run down to you local Vintage Store to grab needed accessories.<P> <br /><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><B>Great Classic Ideas</B>:</FONT><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Cowboy</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Indian</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Cheerleader</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Security Guard</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Flapper</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Jock</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Cop</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">70’s guy</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">60’s girl</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">50’s Greaser</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Vampire</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Soldier</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Princess</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Prisoner</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Doctor</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Wrestler</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Pirate</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Nurse</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2"><B>Specific ideas</B>: </FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Condoleeza Rice</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Dracula</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Daisy Duke</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Big Gay AL</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Lieutenant Dangle (Reno 911) </FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Carmen Miranda</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Che</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Harry Potter</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Caveman (From Geico Commercial) </FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">James Bond</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Scarecrow</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Barbraella</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Luke Duke</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Super Hero</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Street FighterChun-Li</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Jack Sparrow</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">High School Musical Actors (Any of them) </FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Hannah Montana</FONT><P> <P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="2">Dwight (the Office) </FONT><P><FONT FACE="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" SIZE="1">List provided by <A HREF="http://www.thevintagefactory.com">the Vintage Factory</A> 2703 Main St. Dallas, TX 75226</FONT>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-21943024308145968132007-10-10T14:08:00.000-07:002007-10-10T14:11:21.008-07:00Truck Canvas and Tire Tread Shoe<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/myrastreetshoe_1-754553.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/myrastreetshoe_1-754551.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><P></P><P>The folks @ <A HREF="http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&amp;sl=pt&amp;u=http://www.yellowport.com.br/&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=translate&amp;resnum=1&amp;ct=result&amp;prev=/search%3Fq%3Dyellow%2Bport%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26hs%3Dp1m" TARGET="_blank">Yellow Por</A>t have taken the remains of a diesel fume-spewing truck and transformed them into these styling caual shoes designed for low impact, urban transportation. </P><P>The Myra Street shoe is made in Brazil in a sweatshop-free environment.</P><P>Find at <A HREF="http://greenisblack.ca/productDetail.php?productID=80" TARGET="_blank">Green is Back</A></P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-38198807044563183802007-09-16T04:41:00.000-07:002007-09-16T04:50:06.132-07:00Recycled Cassette Coin Purse<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/cassette-704727.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/cassette-704723.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />In an age of mp3s, DVDs, and CD-RWs, you may wonder “where have all the cassette tapes gone?” Following the reuse-and-recycle design trend, these clever little coin purses pose one solution, turning old tapes into usable vessels for all your stray pennies. Hand-made and one-of-a-kind, the cassette tapes are available from <a href="http://www.designboom.com/snapshots/tokyomart06/marcella_foschi.html">Marcella Foschi, Italy.</a><br />Considering most change purses cost only a few bucks, these are still a bit pricey, but what a great idea. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/cassette4-775329.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/cassette4-775324.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.designboom.com/shop/cassettewallet.html">$39 on Design Boom</a>.MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-74735514694168033912007-09-15T10:50:00.000-07:002007-09-16T04:24:27.930-07:00Recycled Swimsuits<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/AaronChang_Elephant_photo-719755.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/AaronChang_Elephant_photo-719752.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Aaron Chang jumps head first into eco-fashion with recycled swim suites. Who is Aarong Chang and how did he get involved in developing womens swim wear? Well-known in the photography world, his work has appeared on over 100 covers, on coffee table books, on countless ads for companies like, Nike, Yamaha, Polaris and Levis, not to mention a number of photos in Surfer and Surfing magazine. As an avid and legendary surfer, nature has always been in the forefront of his mind and he had a desire to incorporate his personal values with his professional work. <br /><br />Thus, a great concept was formed to merge photography with fashion with swimwear. While the first few suits were not eco-friendly, this spring Aaron Chang will debut two new swimsuit lines that are made from 100% recycled plastic soda bottles. The response has already been so positive that Aaron Chang plans to make all summer swimsuit lines from 100% recycled plastic and eco-friendly. <br /><br />The swimwear incorporates the direct photographs or small pieces from the photographs are used to design a logo that is used on the swim wear. Themes on the swimsuits incorporate elements of the natural world, such as waves, sunsets, flowers, elephants and indigenous designs from Panama. All swimsuits use bright colors, such as hot pints, greens, reds. The swimsuits are reversible, thus allowing for two suits for the price of one; A great concept. <br /><br />Currently all cover-ups (shorts, tops and dress covers) are made from 100% organic cotton. Detailing on the clothes and suits is made from wooden beads, thus no plastic parts on the clothing or suits. <br /><br />But why stop with the swimsuits or the cover-ups – Aaron Chang has made sure that all items related to the clothing are also environmental. Marketing materials and papers are all recycled and certified by the Rain forest Alliance to not come from virgin rain forest trees. Catalogs, hangtags and press kits are all made from recycled paper. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.aaronchang.com/">Aaron Chang</a>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-69741810884512355932007-08-29T05:33:00.000-07:002007-08-29T05:44:51.798-07:00Part Vintage Part Innovative<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/blues-783336.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/blues-783334.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://particleclothing.com/">Particle Reconstruction</a> out of San Diego California, is always coming out with new ways of reconstructing old clothing. This piece called the Blues, combines and old recycled <a href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/2007/07/vintage-t-shirts-101.html">Vintage T-shirt</a></span><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:100%;"> and a recycled plaid western shirt for a one of a kind creation. To minimize their waste they take the leftover scraps to create another piece called their House. </span><p style="font-family: arial;font-family:arial;" ><span style="font-size:100%;">Particle Reconstruction line combines vintage materials from the past with the creative style of the present. Each piece is formed from recycled clothing which has been deconstructed and refitted together to create a unique and original garment. Every article is cut from a standardized pattern, while simultaneously allowing natural style and wear variation through fabrication, further ensuring that each piece is a one of a kind.</span></p><p style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">You can find the Particle Blues and other Particle Pieces at </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://ccvintage.com/">Counter Culture Store</a><br /></span></p>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-33836440134688490192007-08-28T12:58:00.000-07:002007-08-28T13:03:11.097-07:00Recycled Solar-Power Bag<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/solarbeachtote-741536.jpeg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/solarbeachtote-741533.jpeg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /> <p>Here is product that uses both re-usable bags and solar-power. We found a post on on <a href="http://www.alternativeconsumer.com/">Alternative Consumer</a> and though that it was so cool that we would post it also. This solar beach bag from <a href="http://www.rewarestore.com/index.html" target="_blank">Reware Solarsistem</a> let’s you plug-in and charge small electronic devices while transporting all your essential suntan products and snacks to the beach or lakeside.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>Some features:<o:p></o:p></p> <ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="">charges a wide variety of small electronic from cell phones to mp3 players<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">heavy duty cotton webbing handles<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">large roomy inside pocket<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">gadget pocket for holding your phone or camera<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">natural cotton “duck canvas” frame<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">removable interior bottom support<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">rugged Cordura® nylon cover for a water-resistant bottom<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="">each Juice Bag comes with a universal CLA/Car charger female socket<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <p>The Reware SolarSistem allows you to remove your solar panel for use separately from the bag, or to allow you to clean your tote.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>So be the envy of all your greenish friends and techno geeks with the ultimate in re-usable bag utility.<o:p></o:p></p> <p>on sale now for $199.99 @ the <a href="http://www.rewarestore.com/product/beachtote.html">http://www.rewarestore.com/product/beachtote.html</a> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-26627487974271183182007-08-20T14:41:00.000-07:002007-08-20T14:55:10.322-07:00The Safe Bedside Table/Beater<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/safe-bedside-table-722524.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/uploaded_images/safe-bedside-table-722519.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />File this one under "When weird stuff happen to good ideas." The "Safe Bedside Table" goes from bedside table to home intruder protection system in two quick steps, so you can make that would-be burglar sorry they tried to invade your space by just rolling out of bed. If you ever have been woken up in the middle of the night by an intruder, the first thing you look for is a weapon. Now instead of looking for a gun, or bat, now you can arming yourself with your night stand. I think most transforming furniture is a good idea -- stuff that performs multiple functions with minimal materials makes me smile -- but this might only be useful to the more paranoid light sleepers among us. In that case we are all thankful that its not a gun they are reaching for. . Available at <A HREF="http://www.jamesmcadam.co.uk/index.shtml" TARGET="_blank">James McAdams </A>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-20856300563723395272007-08-19T05:21:00.000-07:002007-08-19T05:22:55.753-07:00Teva Branches Into Recycled Shoes<P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/CC_MYSPACE/tevamens.jpg" WIDTH="280" HEIGHT="280" ALT="Recysled Shoes"></P><P>Teva is branching out in a green way with a new style of recycled shoes. Using post-consumer PET canvas (which makes up the lining) and post-consumer recycled rubber (which makes up the sole) they’ve come up with a cool shoe for today’s sustainable shopper. The uppers are suede and they come in dark brown or sandstone. $74.95 at <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Teva-Keagan-Shoe/dp/B000UA9EUM?ie=UTF8&amp;s=apparel&amp;qid=1186625997&amp;sr=1-1" TARGET="_blank">Amazon</A> <br /></P><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/CC_MYSPACE/tevaecofriendlyshoes.jpg" WIDTH="280" HEIGHT="280" ALT="Recycled Shoes"></P><P>This pair of Tevas has a lining made out of recycled soda bottles, while that big rubber outsole is from recycled rubber. They also come in an Olive color. $69.95 at <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/Teva-Makayla-Shoe-Womens/dp/B000UA5REE?ie=UTF8&amp;s=apparel&amp;qid=1186625359&amp;sr=1-2" TARGET="_blank">Amazon</A> <br /></P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-12532700060367334602007-08-05T06:48:00.001-07:002007-08-05T06:55:28.175-07:00Dallas Boutique Revolutionizes Shopping Experience<P><IMG HEIGHT=213 SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/CC_MYSPACE/landfill1.jpg" WIDTH=284> <br /></P><P>For the entire month of August<FONT COLOR=#000000> <A HREF="http://counterculturestore.com/" TARGET=_blank>Counter Culture Store</A></FONT> at Mockingbird Station is having a donation drive called "PROJECT JUXTAPOSITION". Individuals throw away 67.9 pounds of used clothing and rags each year. Collectively, Americans discard <A HREF="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/2007/06/rag-bone-textile-recycling-101.html" TARGET=_blank>two quadrillion pounds</A> (that's a two with fifteen zeroes) of used clothing and textiles into the landfills each year. Fortunately, they can make sure they reach the people who need them rather than find their way into already-bulging landfills. </P><P>They are making it as easy as 1,2,3 to make a difference. </P><P>1. You drop off your old clothes in our donation bin</P><P>2. They give you a 10% discount on new, vintage or refurbished clothes </P><P>3.They make sure your old clothes make it to those in need through local charities. </P><P>Take the train, ride a bike, skate or drive a friend. They guarantee that once you revolutionize your shopping experience, you will want to teach others how they can.</P><P>Counter Culture Store is located at 5331 E. Mockingbird Ln. Suite 110 Dallas, TX 75226</P><P><IMG HEIGHT=16 SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/updates05/recycle.gif" WIDTH=15></P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-20190857092329859112007-08-03T05:50:00.000-07:002007-08-03T05:53:03.493-07:00Not Just A Load<P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/CC_MYSPACE/israelcows.jpg" WIDTH="300" HEIGHT="400"> <br /></P><P>When slapped with an order to clean up the poop of 12,000 dairy cows, the Hefer Valley Cooperative Society built a manure-driven power station to solve their problems. The first of its kind in Israel, the plant was inaugurated this week and is expected to process 600 tons of manure a day and generate 2-2.4 megawatts per hour (MW/h) within the year. At present the plant is operating at about half its capacity, and most of the energy is feeding back to the national grid.</P><P>The project is a joint effort between Tambour Hefer Ecology Ltd and Granite Hacarmel Investments Ltd. Granite Hacarmel CEO Amiaz Sagis said, "This is unquestionably an important milestone. This facility fits in with Granite Hacarmel's strategy to invest in infrastructures and ecology. The company is also investing resources to developalternative energy, water treatment, and desalination.” While it wasn’t made cheap – the new plant located in Hadera cost about $10 million to build, which included a $2 million grant from Israel’s Ministry of Agriculture to help improve Israel’s much-polluting dairy industry. First the manure is sterilized, then the solid and liquid waste are processed to produce methane, which drives <br />the generators. <I><FONT SIZE="1">This Story was Originally Posted by Karin Kloosterman, Jerusalem, Israel on <A HREF="http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/08/driven_by_manur.php" TARGET="_blank">Tree Hugger</A>.</FONT></I></P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17323129.post-79831056968987555562007-07-30T15:25:00.000-07:002007-07-30T15:28:36.374-07:00Vintage T-Shirts 101<P><IMG SRC="http://www.dustfactoryvintage.com/Vintage_clothing_06_updates/new_vintage_clothing_merch/vintage-T-shirt-101_pic.jpg" WIDTH="332" HEIGHT="146"> <br /></P><P>"The t-shirt is a symbol of freedom, but also a rebellion to society". Rin Taken. Did you know that the t-shirt is as North American as apple pie and blue jeans. </P><P>It wasn't until after the fighter pilots in the South Pacific returned home from WW2, in the 50's, that it was finally acceptable to wear an undershirt as a t-shirt. The first Surf Board Shapers had no idea that screen printing their logo on a t-shirt would change North American fashion forever. In the 80's T-shirt branding evolved from a grass roots marketing tool, to a billion dollar industry. Before a sneaker logo could sell a t-shirt, it had to have a great print or be a billboard and say something only a t-shirt could get away with. From Novelty tee's to brand tees no one could resist the comfort of a cotton tee</P><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/CC_MYSPACE/vintage_info/t_tags.gif" WIDTH="265" HEIGHT="138" ALT="vintage t-shirt tags"></P><P>The first thing to look for when searching for authenticity of the perfect vintage tee is the tag/label. Before the store brand sold a tee, it was the brand on the blank itself that sold it. Knowing what to look for will save a lot of time during the hunt. Different tags can tell you about the era you tee come from. Current day American Made t-shirt manufactures continuously try to match the one of a kind comfort and feel found only in a 80's Screen star t-shirt blank. </P><P><IMG SRC="http://dustfactoryvintage.com/CC_MYSPACE/vintage_info/concert_tee.jpg" WIDTH="383" HEIGHT="130" ALT="vintage rock concert t-shirt"></P><P>Rock concert tees tell others that not only did you support the art of rocking by purchasing the newest 8 track released by your Rock Mentor, but you attended these ground breaking rock services yourself. Beware these are not to be mistaken as current day overprinted reproductions sold to the squares at urban corporate mall stores; but a genuine rare black market concert tee. Only recognizable traits are in the original print, date, tag and quality of blank. Some concert T-shirts will sell for well over $1000 in the dealer trade. The authenticity and timeless prints set these apart.</P><P><FONT SIZE="1">Find Vintage Tee's Retail :: <A HREF="http://ccvintage.com" TARGET="_blank">CCVINTAGE.COM</A></FONT></P><P><FONT SIZE="1">Find Vintage Tee's Wholesale :: <A HREF="http://dustfactoryvintage.com" TARGET="_blank">DUSTFACTORYVINTAGE.COM</A></FONT></P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>&nbsp;</P>MILOhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03821871529142919317noreply@blogger.com