Plastic from the ocean to your feet
Adidas has joined forces with Parley for the Oceans to produce their first concept shoe made from reclaimed materials from the ocean. Hosted by the United Nations, on June 29 Adidas celebrated its partnership with the organization Parley for the Oceans and showcased the result of their collaboration: footwear made partially from waste materials salvaged from the seas. The ‘upper’ section of the sneakers are made from reclaimed and recycled yarns and filaments, retrieved from ocean waste and illegal nets by the Sea Shepherd after 110 days spent at sea tracking an illegal poaching vessel. The collaboration between Adidas and Parley for the Oceans does not stop there. It is […]
A bracelet designed to protect your skin
From smart watches to wearable fitness devices, consumers are spoiled for choice when it comes to keeping tabs on their calories burned, steps taken, and number of hours slept. But what about sun exposure? A sleek new bracelet called June has you covered. Netatmo’s new device, designed by French jewelry designer (and Louis Vuitton and Harry Winston collaborator) Camille Toupet, wraps around your wrist to track sun exposure throughout the day. The bracelet doesn’t feature a display but it syncs with an iOS app to send data to your smartphone on UV intensity and the total sun exposure absorbed by your skin throughout the day. Plus it “advises women on […]