The Suit in a bottle

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The retailer is "fusing fashion and going green," partnering withBagir Group Ltd., a maker of men's and women's apparel based inIsrael.
What they came up with is a menswear collection under the CovingtonPerfect Wardrobe label that incorporates Bagir's EcoGIR technology.
The line, which includes wool blend suits, blazers, sports jacketsand trousers, is machine-washable and can be tumble-dried.
Here's the "green" part: The apparel incorporates fabric made fromrecycled materials such as plastic bottles.
One suit (shown above) contains about 25 plastic bottles.
Organic cotton also is used in the material.
Moshe Gadot, a spokesman for Bagir, said in a statement that thecollection eliminates "the use of airborne toxins and harshchemicals used in dry cleaning ... and the recycled material savesenergy, consumption and diverts waste from landfills."
A stretch component in the clothing allows for more flexibility inmuch-needed spots, such as elbows and underarms. That way, youdon't look like you slept in your suit by the end of the workday.
The new collection ranges from $75 for a pair of pants to $140 fora blazer.
The Covington Perfect Wardrobe is available at Sears stores and atwww.sears.com.
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Skin care from the inside out
The skin-care trend of combining a topical product with a dietarysupplement continues as consumer demand keeps building for anythingthat's "anti-aging."
The latest?
DermaVio IN (the capsules) and DermaVio OUT, the serum that'sapplied directly to the skin.
The idea is to have the "IN" product work at the cellular levelsdeep within the skin; the "OUT" product is there to protect skinfrom the elements.
The idea of supplements as skin-care remedies is nothing new. Olayintroduced a vitamin regimen for skin more than four years ago.
However, before taking any supplement, be aware that, like topicalskin-care creams and treatments, none of these products is reviewedby the Food and Drug Administration before being offered.
The DermaVio capsules contain high levels of vitamin A, so it's agood idea to check with your physician first, especially if you'retaking other supplements or prescription drugs. As for the serum,it can be used morning and evening after cleansing.
The combo package isn't cheap -- $129.95 for both products atwww.dermavio.com.
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Not a bundle for these bags
Designer Monica Botkier's handbags are an armful -- if you'rewilling to pay anywhere from $395 for a clutch up to $695 for ahobo bag.
But this Sunday, Target is debuting a line of Botkier bags (andaccessories) that are a whole lot easier on the pocketbook, so tospeak.
It will be the seventh collection in a series of limited-time-onlyaccessories introduced by Target. The Botkier line will beavailable at select stores and online (www.target.com) throughSept. 14.
Botkier is known for using hardware as what she calls the "jewelry"of her handbags. The bags also are functional as a fashionaccessory. That's why she's amassed a celebrity clientele thatincludes Jessica Alba, Kate Bosworth and new mom Angelina Jolie,who probably has already commissioned Botkier baby bags for hertwins.
A native New Yorker, Botkier started in the fashion industry as aphotographer for several magazines. With an eye for detail, shedesigned and launched her first handbag collection in 2003. Thisspring, she introduced footwear.
For Target, Botkier will offer clutches, wristlets, satchels andhobos in black, fuchsia, white and several eye-catching metallics.She even incorporated the Target "bull's-eye" logo as a signaturepiece of hardware on each bag. It also doubles as a removable keychain.
The collection ranges in price from $19.99 to $49.99. With thosesavings, you can probably afford those extra cleaning supplies --or more than one bag.
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