Well you already know they make high quality crafted messenger bags, and more. Now the good folks at Timbuk2 have launched a new Green section of their website, jumping on the bandwagon to help promote sustainable living on this good planet of ours. The bags are made of a hemp and organic cotton blend, and there is a huge list of features you can read on their site. They have added a bunch of stuff to the Green section including the ridiculous Mac Air sleeve, created in a nod to the commercial with the manilla envelope.

$165
Timbuk2- Green Messenger Bag

She is an instigator, she runs in the night, armed with her can of spray paint to spread the message of revolution to those too feeble minded to know they live in a world controlled by money and big business. The Obey Commanda image comes printed on a vintage grey heather t-shirt, and is a nice subtle shirt from this normally provocative company.

$25
Obey- Commanda

We know you might be tempted to bomb the Gap…it is one of those places that seems to (rightfully so) rile up people who care about the environment, and sweatshop labor etc. etc. This is however a nice zippered cotton fleece sweatshirt with a “mock” collar. It’s a simple overgarmant that will be perfect for those approaching fall weekends…but let’s not think about that yet it’s still summer! Dismiss this post and keep on going down the list…maybe come back to it in a month or so. Go ahead and bomb the Gap, just do it in a way that no one gets hurt, as annoying as some of those “we’re paid to be chipper” salespeople are, I think they are human too…some of them.

$59.50
Gap- Bomber

Here is a great little bit of recycling, a Cuban coffee growers hat constructed from “upcycled” Hessian coffee sacks. Each hat is a unique design obviously due to the source material being inconsistent. Here is a small blurb pilfered from the New Zealand design site about the Ataahua company that produced the hats-

Ataahua (Maori for Beautiful) is a Wellington based design company that produces unique linen products using contemporary pacific designs and quality craftsmanship. Founder/owner/designer Bernadette Casey marries Pacific and Western designs that reflect the unique beauty of our heritage and environment.

$139
Ataahua- Trilby Hat
Link via- Uncrate

Friday brings one more hot summer week to a close. Below are some favorite finds from the blogosphere.

Hide Your Arms: Chor Bazaar: New tees for 2008
Offerings from the Brooklyn based indie Indian company, Chor Bazaar.

Awesome: Coffee, tea or me?
Cheeky cup and saucer set.

Geekologie: Steampunk R2 is cute as a victorian button
Beer barrel R2-D2 steampunk sculpture.

Cool Hunting : Skinny Vinny bags
Hand made utilitarian bags with character and polish.

Makool loves you: The Gold Spalding
Vintage inspired one of a kind dress.

Omiru: Cotton Cashmere Hoodie
Nice mens basic with a little flair.

I love the basic easy going style of these men’s sneakers from Hurley. Add in the organic goodness and hemp, and I think I have found my next pair of all terrain shoes for the summer. Designed and tested by Bob Burnquist, the tongue and collar are lightly padded for added comfort and support for where ever these sneakers take you. Features a grippy gum rubber out sole with vulcanized construction.

Price: $69.00
Zappos: Hurley Men’s Organic Hemp Sneakers

Mission Playground in San Diego is one of our favorite eco friendly companies. Here is a new organic cotton shirt from them with a simple message “Plant more homes, build less trees”. The world is coming around to many of the challanges facing us on an envirnmental level, it doesn’t need to be an inquisition, we just need to all be more aware, and start doing what we can to turn things around for our gracious host planet.

Mission Playground- Organic Cotton Plant Tee

They are of course one of the most revered cats of the jungle, the beautiful and mighty tiger. This is a lovely artistic rendering that captures the majestic animal perfectly as it makes its way through the tall grass. You don’t want to be on the receiving end of that focus.

$34
WESC Tiger Tee

We’ve posted about this excellent jewelry designer before, and were pleased to see this new piece upon returning to her elegant shop. This is obviously a special occasion ring, which will undoubtably be a great conversation piece. The one of a kind ring features a skull butterfly that actually spins around…see her site for more picts, and wish her well as her family member was recently injured by a drunk driver.

$69.01 (act fast this is a one of a kind item)
1ofmykind- Steampunk Butterfly

A hot and steamy Friday afternoon draws to a close. A few finds from the blogosphere.

Fashion Binge: American Apparel’s organic underwear
Denouncing another addition to American Apparel’s explicit advertising.

Cool Hunting: Keen Ventura Canvas
Stylish and vegan friendly men’s sneakers from Keen.

MailboxTees: Dress for dinner napkins
Super charming tie printed napkins.

Alternative Consumer : Hiply hemp - ipath dharma vulc shoe
Stylish hemp slip on loafers for men.

Hide Your Arms: Electric Buddha head by Enclothe
Red and electrified, an interesting vision of Buddha.

Design Sponge: Suddenly, it’s real
Recycled cedar mustache key hook.