Taking part in the $hit Happens Berlin Exhibition is berlin based label Schmidttakahashi whose work serves as a reaction to the mass-production of clothing,   with a direct  focus on  the more personal aspect of clothes and their wearers.

Their collections consist of materials taken from donated second-hand clothes, and every donor receives a donation ID number so that they can follow the new life of their discarded clothes. Every item collected is documented and saved in their archive. They then dismantle and reassemble the old clothes, forming completely new outfits, but ensuring that the way in which the individual garments were previously used, and the identity of their respective owners are still recognisable. An RFID-chip containing all the information about the different materials and individual items of clothing used in a piece is sewn into every new garment. In parallel to the RFID technology, schmidttakahashi also provide a platform on their website by which both the donors and new owners can discover and understand the transformation process. Should pieces of their collections end up back in their donated clothes pile, then they too will be reworked again. A family tree thus arises which makes recycled products more and more attractive.

View images of the apparel on the flip , and access more information about the  Berlin Happens exhibit here.

Inspired by moden architecture, Montreal based Marie Saint- Pierre’s Autumn/Winter 2011 collection contrasts textutes and colors with tailoring and layers.The extensive use of black with pops of orange and gold, is  a winner in our book. On the next page a closer look at  more of our favorite looks from her runway. Images courtesy of Marie Saint-Pierre.

Geometric, colorful and definitely statement making.Heavy Machine founded in 2009 prides itself on  creative shoes   with style and comfort:

Their distinctive looks for the modern woman allow her to make a statement with each step that she takes. Inspired by industrial machine structures and heavy, strong lines, the shoes are designed to give each woman that pleasure of being standout beautiful, yet uniquely feminine. Though high heels have traditionally driven women to sacrifice comfort for looks, these are definitely “shoes comfortable enough to run away in.” 

Enjoy a look at the latest from Heavy Machine on the flip via Ma Frangine, all available here.

Weekday recently partnered with the amazing Stine Goya on collection of apparel to be sold in their stores. Enjoy a look at the video presentation for the collaboration featuring easy, highly versatile pieces. Stine Goya for Weekday available here.

Current Elliott has been a longtime favorite with their consistent knack for presenting classic denim pieces that can be worn timelessly. Case in point a bombshell denim  pencil skirt , a look that can never be wrong or out. Now available at Net-a-porter.

Via Inhabitat , a major breakthrough in lingerie and carbon neutral apparel–Marks and Spencer has launched what it claims to be the world’s first carbon-neutral lingerie. The “Autograph Leaves” assortment of bras, thongs, panties, and garter belts supports reforestation efforts in Sri Lanka.

The collection is manufactured in an M&S-run plant in Sri Lanka that draws hydroelectric power from a nearby river and solar energy from rooftop panels, slashing emissions by 33 percent. To offset the remaining carbon footprint, M&S is planting more than 6,000 trees in the barren region between the Kanneliya and Polgahakanda forest reserves, a move that will not only increase natural habitats but also allow wildlife to traffic smoothly between the two locations.

A closer  look on the next page.

Wearable in many ways, looking too comfy for words these knit sandals by Thailand’s Wwa are luv. Available at Olive Shoppe.

Created by  an art collaborative based in Brooklyn, Blacksnowconversioncomprises of Micah Blacklight and Opie Snow.The collection of conceptual apparel has  an esthtic that is as much  punk as it is  apocalyptic and, to yours truly reminiscent of Mad Max. On the next page more looks.

Perfect for those unpredicatble days when it’s chilly and then all of a sudden warm, the MM6  bomber jacket features a special construction detail that allows it to be worn with sexy shoulder openings. Available at MaisonMartin Margiela.

A longtime favorite, delivering one fashion hit after the other Sass & Bide has expanded its line into a capsule denim collection consistent with their “Papa Sucre” Spring /Summer 2011 collection. While the silhouettes are pretty standard, the washes and prints are where this  duo get our attention.Take a closer look at the look book on the next page via Selecters.