Eco - Luxury Style ... that Surpasses the Test of Time..

With quite an interesting beginning, Cisco Brothers has set the bar for business principles and integrity.

The entrepreneurial drive has also defined a path for others to follow... especially when it comes to eco-luxury, style, and sustainability...




"In 2006, Cisco developed the Inside Green™ method of construction and became the first designer to create 100% FSC Pure sustainable upholstered furniture. The company moved exclusively to FSC Pure certified woods on upholstered furniture, using reclaimed hardwoods for a collection of stunning case goods and the use of water based glues and environmentally friendly detergents to wash all fabrics. "

Their collabortation with designer John Derian has broadened their collections:

“Over the last 14 years of having my shop I have seen a real need for comfortable, good-looking upholstered furniture,” states John Derian. “I have had many great antique and vintage pieces come and go and I thought it was time to pull together some of my favorite pieces from the 18th and 19th century and share them with a wider audience. I am so excited to work with Cisco Brothers because they share my appreciation for creating stylish, comfortable, handmade furniture that truly complements my design aesthetic. Furthermore, Cisco Brothers takes the design process one step further by being the industry leader when it comes to eco-conscious and sustainable practices with an end result that is always remarkable."

Pieces from their collection are available through select stores and Professional Interior Designers

Eco - Luxury Style ... the Furless Variety

So... Show Me the Green!!!

OK, the truth is... I have lusted after the Jaguar XKE Convertible (in cream with off-white leather interior to be exact) since I was old enough to drive. When I saw this 2010 Jaguar XK convertible it brought back stomach churning memories.

So where is the "green" you ask... well it does have "new rear lights fitted with LED technology". Besides, what could be more ecological than to live vicariously through a photograph ... Cost - zero..., Carbon Footprint - zero..., memories - priceless.

ECO-LUXURY … for the love of green and …

Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury. ~ Coco Chanel

Eco-Luxury is not an oxymoron. In fact, the expansion of this niche market puts a whole different perspective on green design. True to the spirit of the creative mind, the free market, and capitalism, the green market offers something for everyone… regardless of the level of taste or bank account.

I have a pragmatic view of green design and its future… and that is to keep government out of its way. Market driven demands and entrepreneurial creativity are the foundation to the development of new solutions and products, and a healthy economy. Without a healthy economy, consumers do not have the buying power that is needed to sustain the development and supply for the market. You can’t have it both ways.

Three reasons why Eco-Luxury Fur products are eco-friendly:

1. It is minimally processed, renewable, durable, reusable, biodegradable, pesticide free, insecticide free, fertilizer free, is not petroleum based, uses no land and uses minimal water.
2. The products are 100% sourced and manufactured in New Zealand where first world living wages are paid.
3. Use of the Paihamu ameliorates an ecological nightmare caused by an invasive species. It truly is the best way to reduce, reuse and recycle.