December 2, 2008 by Bessie King  
Filed under Fashion, Life, The Issue, The Magazine

Jamah is a word with many definitions. In Islam it can mean unanimous agreement and in Muslim culture it refers to a man’s clothing. For Nancy Gale Jamah means “Be Who You Are.” Who she is, is a great handbag designer. Not only are her bags made with a mission, they are made with utility [...]

Dear EarthTalk: I know there’s a big debate now as to why we need bottled water at all, but is anyone addressing the incredible waste of plastic bottles by this industry? — Bert B., Dubuque, Iowa

The plastic waste spawned by the recent astronomical growth in the bottled water business is significant. [...]

February 4, 2008 by Jocelyn Carleton  
Filed under Earth and Environment, Fashion, Life

The word “recycle” gets tossed around a lot in modern society, but one company has looked beyond the blue bin in your driveway to create a fabulous green fashion statement.
Sea Bags are an excellent example of the ways consumerism is changing. These accessories, which range from wine carriers to large over-the shoulder bags, are all [...]

November 1, 2007 by John M. Guilfoil  
Filed under Fashion, Life

If you don’t own a Bolzano handbag, and if it makes you feel better, Bolzano is a newcomer in the American high-fashion scene. Of course, that’s just an excuse for not treating yourself to authentic Italian luxury sooner.
In quiet seriousness, when it comes to “good” purses over the years, it’s been a letters game — [...]

October 5, 2007 by Barbara Moss  
Filed under Fashion, Life

Purse Cleaning 101: Tips for keeping those expensive purses looking their absolute best