greenbelts reclaimed collars Staying in step with the eco-trend has fashion forward dogs wearing recycle symbol shirts and eating from responsibly harvested wooden bowls—we uncovered a designer that takes it one step further and has a postive impact on the environment. Enter Shannon Ritscher, a graphic designer/stay at home mom who wanted to teach her children about recycling by re-using household materials and donated belts to create beautiful dogs collars. The lesson was learned and since then has turned into a custom recycled collar empire! Greenbelts has been featured on the handmade super-store Etsy for over two years and already has a huge fan base.
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The collars and cuff sets that Shannon creates eschew the typical nutty-crunchy organic style exhibited by most recycled garb and relies heavily on her graphic design background. These stylish pieces have a vibrant and chunky feel, dare we say glamorous! Using various old belts donated by her Seattle neighbors, Ms. Ritscher embellishes the collars with doorbells, washers, old buttons, military badges and anything else that strikes her fancy. Being that the decorative touches are all based on whatever materials are at hand, each collar is totally unique. Sheek refashioned collar for your canine friend’s Christmas gift? Local designer Shannon Ritscher creates one of a kind gifts that Fido will love and you feel good about giving. LEAH GROUT
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showcase magazine | dining & shopping 2011