Gucci Bamboo Sunglasses Made of Biodegradable “Liquid Wood”

Posted by pipercarterstudio on July 15, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

by Veronica Crespi Looks like Gucci’s foray into sustainable eyewear was more than a passing fancy. After it debuted a line of bio-based frames synthesized from castor seeds, the Italian luxury house is poised to introduce the first-ever sunglasses made with “liquid wood.” The material, which Benetton currently uses for its hangers, combines wood fibers from sustainably managed forests, lignin from the paper-manufacturing process, … Continue reading →

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Altanus “Patch” Biodegradable Paper Watch

Posted by pipercarterstudio on July 13, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

Easy, tiger. Put your wrists where we can see them and step away from the Silly Bandz, nice and slow. Geneva-based watchmaker Altanus has a more creative solution for accessorizing with color on the cheap. Its new Patch timepiece, hailed by the almost-centenarian company as the world’s first paper watch, is available in 10 neon colors and a litany of … Continue reading →

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