Levi’s
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Biking gets fashionable with the “Get in the Saddle” tour
Levi’s has recognized that riding a bike in jeans can leave you feeling clumsy, sweaty, and rather exposed. In fact, it’s what keeps this fashionista off her two wheels most of the time. So I’m glad that Levi’s has teamed up with Urban Outfitters to travel the country and bring its “Get in the Saddle” [...]
Tags: Bicycling, Get in the Saddle Tour, jeans, Levi's, Urban Outfitters
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Do you have what it takes to be the Levi’s Girl?
We love us some Levi’s around here! Â From denim drives to donated clothing to a partnership for “The Donate Movement,” our friends at Levi’s have been great supporters of Goodwill for many years. Last summer Jim Gibbons, President & CEO, Goodwill Industries International introduced The Donate Movement on the Levi Strauss & Company blog:Â ”[We] just [...]
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Go On and Work It Out
We just celebrated Labor Day, dear readers, and that means two things: 1) we can see an end in sight to sweat-soaked summer afternoons (delightful mental image, right?); and 2) we can begin to think about more important things…like what we’re going to wear this fall! It seems appropriate – in light of the recent [...]
Tags: Filson, Levi's, Red Wing Shoes, Rugby, Steven Alan, workwear
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What Do Goodwill and Levi’s Have in Common?!
Dear readers, I have a special announcement to make today. And indeed it is a special one! Drum roll please….. Levi’s® and Goodwill of Greater Washington (and other Goodwill’s in the U.S.) have teamed up to launch a new initiative called, ‘A Care Tag for Our Planet’, designed to divert unwanted clothing from landfills. Levi’s® [...]
Tags: 'A Care Tag For Our Planet', Georgetown, Goodwill, Levi's, Recycle
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Bit O’ The Blarney
Are you wearing green today, dear readers? I sure hope so. But if you’re still looking to augment your wardrobe with some minty green pieces, look no further than today’s Goodwill Good Buy of the Week! First up is a brand new with tags dress from KURTZ, a private label carried at The Levi’s Store. [...]
Tags: CNN, Escada, Levi's, shopgoodwill.com
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Ask The Fashionista: Wardrobe Basics
Reader Tanya writes: “I’m currently refreshing my closet. I’m looking to replace my staples (basic tees, jeans, camisoles, cardigans). Where are some places (regular stores or thrift stores in the area) would be a good place to fine these items?” This is definitely a superb time of year to be looking to refresh one’s closet, [...]
Tags: Ask The Fashionista, Barneys Co-Op, Current/Elliott, DC Goodwill, Denim Bar, Farinelli's, James Perse, Levi's, Original Penguin, thrifting, Twinkle by Wenlan
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Blog the CEO: Catherine Meloy
Ooh, dear readers, we’re throwing in a little twist on our usual Friday interview. How exciting! But first… Congratulations to SHOEGAL for winning the “Show Us Your Denim” contest with her adorable handbag made from children’s jeans! For her innovative efforts, she receives two brand new Goodwill-blue t-shirts (including the one you see at right) [...]
Tags: Blog the Blogger, chanel, Goodwill Industries Week, Levi's, vintage
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Springtime Blues
Today the DCGF is pulling another page or two from the Fashion of Goodwill Spring Look Book. Why? Because the pictures are so darn gorgeous! (Thank, Luis!) And the vintage clothes especially are so darn amazing!The first outfit was custom made in France from fabric sourced in Africa. Actually, the pieces were not originally designed [...]
Tags: French, Levi's, The Fashion of Goodwill, vintage
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Only One Day Left!
You’re down to 36 hours, dear readers, to “Show Us Your Denim!” That’s right, the submissions are flying in fast and furious, but there’s always room for more. Look, you don’t have to shred a pair of jeans (yes, those were pants at one time) like Martin Margiela did for his Maison Martin Margiela Spring [...]
Tags: fashion, Goodwill Industries Week, Levi's, Maison Martin Margiela, shopgoodwill.com
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Caution: Dangerous Curves Ahead
As you know, dear readers, Levi’s is currently conducting a denim drive in select markets. Drop off your pants, get a discount at the Levi’s Store, and Goodwill is the recipient of all donated denim. Love it! And in D.C. there are two locations: Georgetown and Tyson’s Corner, the former of which hosted some Goodwill [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, eBay, Levi's, online shopping, shopgoodwill.com