Monday, August 17, 2009

CHI Bite: Tote Eclipse of the Heart


CHI Bite: Tote Eclipse of the Heart
June 29, 2009 Trouble viewing this email? Read it online...
Ideal Bite - CHICAGO
LOCAL BITE - CHICAGO
ECO BAGS AND HATS
Tote Eclipse of the Heart
If 10,000 Chicago Biters opt for a handbag made from repurposed rather than new fabric, we'll keep the weight of 58 Bonnie Tylers in usable material out of landfills.
Every now and then does your bag literally fall apart? There's something you can do: Get a new one at Ecozini, which takes old jeans, retro tees, and logo sweatshirts, and stitches them into over-the-shoulder, hobo-style bags with a late '80s, early '90s vibe. Think perfect-for-the-beach Big Totes (with inside pocket for cell or sunscreen); clutch-size Mini Bags; and reversible hats (shady, floppy bucket style). If you need a bag now more than ever, try a denim one painted by a local graffiti artist - new this month.
Why Care?
Opting for clothes and accessories made from reclaimed material keeps new resources out of production and old ones outta landfills.

Personally Speaking
We've got our eye on a bright green denim tote graffiti-d, Fresh Prince style, with no-VOC paint (see photo).

Wanna Try?
Ecozini, available at the Andersonville Galleria, 5247 N. Clark St. (773-360-7730). Graffiti Bags, $50 and up; Mini Bags, $15-$20.

Map It

Mention this tip when you buy at the Galleria, and get 20% off Ecozini stuff through Jul. 15.

SPONSOR
Celebrate Summer
Bonnie Tyler's 1983 power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" was inspired by Emily Brontë's novel Wuthering Heights.
SHARE           FORWARD TO A FRIEND           ADD TO MYBITES           BLOG WITH US           COMMENT ON THIS TIP


Copyright 2009 Ideal Bite, Inc.
340 Brannan St. Ste 402
San Francisco, CA 94107


No comments: