Recycled Canvas Bags and Hats by PAZ Apparel | Fashion Peace.

I Love Fashion!

Sometimes it's just the color that catches my eye. This time it caught my eye and made me happy.

Have a look at 'One Sweet Peach' for some very lovely handmade jewelry.

I found this artists space online by searching for 'recycled fashion' since I'm all about recycling, sustainability and of course fashion.

In any case here's what the artist has to say about her?? pieces.

"All pieces are original creations and most are one of a kind with occasional exceptions of very limited editions. Materials are hand selected by the artist on numerous buying tips to find the very best selection. Vintage materials as well as gemstones are interwoven throughout her collection to offer something unique and truly one of a kind."

The Beauty of Stitching and Patching

One of the reasons I love what I am doing with my business so much is that I get to work with really fantastic recycled canvas hats and bags made from a material that's been reborn as unique one-of-a-kind fashion pieces.

(We just finished a fun photo shoot with models and I have to admit the shots came out great!)

Anyway, getting back to my point..... earlier I posted about my towels and how I take such good care of them and how I've had them for such a long time.

Well the same is true of the canvas material the truckers from Brazil use to protect their cargo loads.

They stitch and patch their canvas tarps until they are no longer of use.

That's when I get my hands on the material and have our friends in Brazil fashion the canvas into our one of a kind recycled hats and bags.

Oh and we're hearing really terrific things from a couple of stores that plan on carrying our items...so stay tuned and we'll let you know where you can see our things up close and personal. (Besides our online store that is.)

Been Working Hard on our one of a kind Recycled Canvas Hats and Bags

We're very excited by the reaction we've received on our recycled canvas hats and bags and this past week has been no exception! More and more of you are finding our fashions and telling your friends and family about them.

I've been so busy these past few weeks that I've neglected posting but I promise to get back into the swing of things.

In the meantime though for those of you new to my blog or who don't know about my passion for fashion and my passion for the planet, here's what PAZ is...

• pronounced ‘pä – zh’, meaning “peace” in Brazilian Portugese.
• a line of rugged, utilitarian-chic, universally flattering and ethically produced accessories.
• where fresh fashion meets genuine integrity.
• the product of one couple’s love of travel, culture, design, nature and animals and their deep and abiding respect for resources and the planet.
• truly a labor of love.
• hats and bags, hand-fashioned from recycled canvas – previously used by truckers throughout Brazil to protect precious cargo – and a fascinating, new faux leather made by Amazonian natives from sustainable plant matter.
• a collection of one-of-a-kind pieces. Purchased from the truckers at the end of its “life cycle,” each piece of canvas comes with unique patches and markings that imbue it with character and echoes of past lives and stories. These are organically incorporated into PAZ designs.

Earth Friendly Jewelry

I'm not necessarily a person who wears jewelry but I have to say that I immediately fell in love with Tarma Earth Friendly Jewelry and I think you will too.

And dare I say I think some of Owners Stephanie and Sky George' pieces would look great with my recylced canvas bags and hats.

From the Tarma site, "Tarma is a company that designs, manufactures and sells unique, high quality, personal art that celebrates the spirit of adventure and a love of the outdoors."

Canvas or Plastic?

With everyone being more conscious about using plastic bags at the grocery store I can't think of a better way to do a good thing for the environment and stay one step ahead of the fashion trends than with a recycled canvas bag from PAZ Apparel. 

PAZ Apparel (PAZ pronounced 'pa-zh' means Peace in Brazilian Portuguese)

Well it's almost that time!

I've been working very hard over the last 6 months putting the finishing touches on my line of recycled canvas hats and bags.

I just can't wait to share my collection with everyone.

As the current collection takes shape I am already hard at work working on the next additions to the product line which I'll introduce in the upcoming new year.

My collection of unique hats and bags will arrive just in time for gift giving so please stay tuned!

Here is just a sample of what I'll be carrying in my online store. You'll be amazed at the faux leather. It's made from plant matter and it produced in small batches by hand. Then it is distressed so each piece is truly unique.

So for the Vegan in you or your friends these one of a kind baseball caps are the perfect gift for the holidays!