“Greening” QVC

Rebagz Eco-Chic Cinchy TotesYes, America’s largest home shopping network has caught onto the eco-trend! And that’s a great indication that America’s shoppers are catching on, too.

I just found out on Tuesday that we’ll be airing tomorrow (Thursday, June 11th) on QVC’s Morning Show, starting AT 7am Eastern time. It’s a tremendous opportunity – and a true indication that eco-fashion has gone mainstream.

While those of us who live in the main urban fashion centers like New York and Los Angeles (where my company’s based) have had easy access to eco-fashion for the last few years, the eco-pickings have been slim for shoppers in middle America. And in a lot of cases, when they think of eco-friendly fashion and accessories, they still conjure up images of the old beige-and-itchy kind.

There are so many vibrant and colorful things out there, begging for a second life, that there’s no excuse for eco-fashion not to be as stylish and vivid as it’s non-eco counterparts. And there’s been such a proliferation of companies making these sorts of things that – at last! – there’s no shortage. I know we should consider them all our competition, but my friend Amy Swift has a great saying: "It’s a big sky." By that she means there’s room for lots of us, each with our own ideas and unique points of view. It’s an incredible time to be a designer and I’m so grateful to all of our customers – corporate and individual – who believe in what we do, and help us support the wonderful people who make our Rebagz.

Tune in to QVC tomorrow morning starting at 7am Eastern time and keep an eye out for our Rebagz Eco-Chic Cinchy Totes!

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About Marty Stevens-Heebner

Marty Stevens-Heebner was called a “fashion outlaw” by one magazine editor because of the chances she takes in her designs, her life and her way of doing business. Marty’s the creator of the award-winning Rebagz™ Eco-Chic Handbag line and president of Half the Sky Designs LLC, a 2009 California Small Business of the Year.

Named InStyle’s number one eco-bag, Rebagz are made from vibrant and colorful recycled materials. Marty's eco-design and fair working conditions has its roots in her human rights work in Chiapas, Mexico amid the aftermath of the Zapatista rebellion. She was amazed by the inventiveness of the artisans in Chiapas, who lacked resources but more than made up for that with their originality and flare.

Following her humanitarian work – but prior to becoming a handbag designer – Marty had her own small but successful business creating original handcrafted jewelry. Her work wound up on the cover of Belle Armoire and was featured in Altered Couture and Jewelry magazine as well. She appeared as an expert crafter on HGTV’s “Crafters Coast to Coast” and on the DIY network’s “Craft Lab and also co-authored the book, "Beading Vintage Jewelry Designs".

Marty shares her home with three dogs who are all mutts and all rescues – and that means even her dogs are recycled.

 

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