a.d. schwarz

A collection of jewelry, furniture and homewares from the heart of the Miombo Forest in Mozambique. Sustainably-harvested and hand-crafted by local artisans from African noble hardwoods, including African blackwood. View more at a.d. schwarz and allanschwarz.com. Products available via Linhardt Design, The Aldrich Museum, and Kaight NYC.
The Intelligent Optimists making a difference
A little article I wrote nominating Ashoka Fellow Allan Schwarz as one of Ode’s 25 Intelligent Optimists.
Dec 21, 2009 | Categories:activism, africa | Tags: 25 Intelligent Optimists, a.d. schwarz, africa, allan schwarz, Ashoka Fellow, Mozambique, reforestation africa, Summer Rayne Oakes, sustainable development | Leave A Comment »
horn rings, wood cuffs and metallic dreams
The 1 year anniversary of Linhardt Design Studio and the launch of the a.d. schwarz label is a NY success.
Jun 25, 2009 | Categories:ad campaigns, events, fair trade, fashion & style, videos | Tags: a.d. schwarz, allan schwarz, ecofashion, ecojewelry, horn jewelry, Linhardt Design, Lisa Linhardt, mozambique design, Summer Rayne Oakes, sustainable jewelry, sustainable style, sustainable wood, tagua nuts | 1 Comment »
High-end African design debuts in New York, NY
a.d. schwarz, the coveted Mozambican label designed by artisans and South African architect, Allan Schwarz, debuts in New York City May 2009.
May 20, 2009 | Categories:activism, africa, fair trade, fashion & style | Tags: a.d. schwarz, africa, African sustainable development, allan schwarz, ecodesign, jewelry, Mozambique, South Africa, Summer Rayne Oakes, sustainable design, sustainable forestry, sustainable furniture, trade not aid | Leave A Comment »
We’re launching a.d. schwarz in New York!
Sustainable development meets sustainable design in the a.d. schwarz label. From deep in the heart of the Miombo forests of Mozambique, each high quality design is hand-wrought from beautiful, sustainably-harvested African wood.
May 14, 2009 | Categories:africa, fair trade | Tags: a.d. schwarz, africa, African artisans, African design, allan schwarz, fashion jewelry, jewelry, luxury, luxury jewelry, Mozambique, mozambique design, social enterprise, Summer Rayne Oakes, sustainable development Africa, sustainable forestry, sustainable furniture, sustainable wood design, sustainably harvested wood | 1 Comment »
Celebrate 1 year of Linhardt Design + launch of a.d. schwarz
Mark your calendars for the one-year celebration of Linhardt Design and the launch of the a.d. schwarz collection JUNE 25, 2009 in New York, NY.
May 13, 2009 | Categories:ad campaigns, events, fair trade, fashion & style | Tags: a.d. schwarz, African jewelry, allan schwarz, artisan jewelry, fashion jewelry, jewelry, jewelry campaign, Linhardt Design, Lisa Linhardt, Mozambique designs, silver jewelry, wood jewelry | Leave A Comment »
Elle Magazine goes from “green” to “blue” issue
Elle Magazine goes from green hues to blue hues while still touching upon great environmental issues and design. Check out Summer Rayne’s feature on Mozambique.
Apr 09, 2009 | Categories:activism, fashion & style | Tags: a.d. schwarz, allan schwarz, blue issue, ecofashion, ecostyle, Elle, Elle Magazine, green issue, green issue magazines, Mezimbite Forest Centre, Mozambique, Summer Rayne Oakes, sustainable style | 4 Comments »
Inhambane to Vilanculos
I take the long road up from Inhambane to Vilanculos…a stop-over as I make my way nortward to the Mezimbite Forest Centre.
Sep 27, 2008 | Categories:africa | Tags: a.d. schwarz, africa, allan schwarz, Inhambane, Mozambique, Summer Rayne, Summer Rayne Oakes, sustainable development Africa, Vilanculos | 1 Comment »
Discovery Earth Live: Maciene, Mozambique
Discovery Earth Live goes live in Mozambique! Watch, read, and hear about Summer Rayne’s and Allan Schwarz’s excursions through the country.
Sep 23, 2008 | Categories:africa | Tags: a.d. schwarz, africa, allan schwarz, Discovery Earth Live, Mozambique, Summer Rayne Oakes, sustainable development, sustainable forestry | 1 Comment »
Discovery Earth Live maps our Mozambique trip
Discovery: Earth Live maps our Mozambique community development work throughout the month.
Sep 20, 2008 | Categories:africa, environment | Tags: a.d. schwarz, africa, African development, allan schwarz, Discovery Earth Live, Mozambique, Mozambique diaries, Mozambique travels, Summer Rayne, Summer Rayne Oakes, sustainable community development, UNICEF | Leave A Comment »
Mozambique Diaries from Nov 07
In honor of my departure to Mozambique tomorrow, I’ve posted a video diary of my time there last year. Click on it to see the very cool sustainable development programs we are working on.
Sep 15, 2008 | Categories:africa, videos | Tags: a.d. schwarz, africa, African artisans, Aga Khan, Aga Khan Foundation, allan schwarz, fair trade Africa, forest managment Africa, Mezimbie Forest Centre, Mozambique, Mozambique diaries, Muslim Africa, Summer Rayne, Summer Rayne Oakes, sustainable harvest, sustainably harvested wood | 6 Comments »
Runners at Race Against Global Warming get tree planted in their name
Runners get a tree planted in their name.
Sep 16, 2007 | Categories:africa, climate change | Tags: a.d. schwarz, climate crisis, eco speaker, global warming, Race Against Global Warming, Summer Rayne Oakes | Leave A Comment »
A sleepwalking land’s awakening*
A sleepwalking land’s awakening.
Feb 14, 2007 | Categories:africa, environment | Tags: a.d. schwarz, africa, allan schawrz, luxury, luxury jewelry, Mozambique, sustainable development, sustainable forestry, Uncategorized | Leave A Comment »


