Olsenhaus Is Changing the Face of Fashion With Designer Vegan Shoes

Footwear designer Elizabeth Olsen and her 100% cruelty-free/vegan brand, Olsenhaus, are changing the face of fashion by producing high quality goods with exemplary ethical, social and environmental responsibility.

ELIZABETH OLSEN This Manhattan transplant is the furthest thing from a typical industry blonde. For one—she wouldn’t be caught dead in fur or leather. She’s peddling a whole new form of southern charm: vegan shoes. If every bit of gorgeous truth came packaged in an Olsenhaus shoe-box, we’d all be walking taller. Four inches taller, in some cases. From her work experience in Malaysia, Italy, South American and Asia—to her African safari, the gal has some perspective.
		Khaki Bedford Photography
On the East Coast, she has been the Creative Director at Tommy Hilfiger and designed for Calvin Klein, Bulga, Nine West, Jodi Arnold MINT, and many others. On the West Coast, she’s worn the shoes of a print and ad-campaign stylist, and commercial and film stylist. Clients included Nike, Nike Goddess, Nissan, Universal Studios, IBM, and Corbis to name a few. Elizabeth attended the University of Florida studying Art and Art History, and then FIT for Accessories design in NYC.
	For over twenty years, Elizabeth has been an outspoken advocate against the use of animals for food, clothing, experimentation, and entertainment, as well as for the environment and social justice. She has been a vegetarian for 19 years and a vegan for the last 2 years. Her creative concepts stem from a passionate pursuit of consciousness, purpose, function, color, art, design, and ethics. Olsenhaus is the fruit of Elizabeth’s journey thus far—and by the size of her star-studded black book, this cruelty-free woman is here to stay.
Khaki Bedford Photography
The name pays homage to Elizabeth’s Nordic heritage by combining her last name Olsen with ” haus” the German word for house. She is deeply committed to the shift in consciousness to awareness of the truth, for the freedom of the animal kingdom, and thus the evolution of humankind. Currently, Elizabeth divides her time between New York, Florida and traveling for Olsenhaus. Future plans include expansion of Olsenhaus, the further study of metaphysics, theosophy, yoga, and building a completely environmentally friendly home and family.

What can you expect from the Olsenhaus Spring 2011 Collection?  Invision vintage beach days, simple, easy, summer nights, sailing, charming, comfortable, classic + unique, whimsical, nautical, innovative and flattering.  Olsenhaus is changing the face of fashion by being conscious of our earth and all inhabitants.

Materials used in the Spring 2011 collection:
*Recycled television film waste made into ultra-suede material
*Recycled plastic bottles
*Natural cord, wood, linen, cotton braid + rope

We applaud Olsenhaus for their incredible commitment to the universe AND fashion!  Visit olsenhaus.com to view their entire collection, locate a store and shop online.

Coclico Celebrates Sustainability on Earth Day

Coclico takes the opportunity of Earth Day to renew our commitment to the place we call home. “We believe style can meet sustainability. We’re working to make our style-driven line more environmentally-friendly. We’re working to make a smaller carbon footprint” noted Sandra Canselier, Coclico’s creator.

Retail $375.  Available at www.shopcoclico.com

Worth noting is Coclico’s current claim of ecological responsibility.

SOME STYLES:

• Vegetable tanned leathers

• Sustainable FSC certified wood platforms

• Sustainable FSC certified cork

• Non-toxic water-based adhesives

ALL STYLES:

• Nickel-free & lead-free buckles

• Recycled PU foam beds

• Produced in Spain – highest standards of environmental & labor laws

• Components in Spain – sourced locally

• Purchased carbon credits from Native Energy

Join Coclico in celebrating sustainability on Earth Day,  April 22.  “We want to thank our eco-conscious fans and offer an additional 20% off of our Spring 09 collection” said Canselier.  Purchases can be made at www.shopcoclico.com or at their Nolita boutique.  Use code “Earth Day” at checkout.

Retail $310.  Available at www.shopcoclico.com

Retail $320.  Available at www.shopcoclico.com

Retail $340.  Available at www.shopcoclico.com