AuH2O is environmental and socially conscious clothing store owned by Kate Goldwater (AuH2O is Goldwater in chemical symbols- Au=Gold, H2O=water.) Goldwater makes all AuH2O clothing from recycled materials, such as old t-shirts, slips, ties, vintage dresses, costumes, curtains and other unwanted fabric. Goldwater sews everything herself at her store, so no sweat-shop labor, mass-production, or carbon-dioxide emitting shipments are invovled. Plus, every piece is one-of-a-kind. AuH2O clothing also advertises feminist and political beliefs, with slogans such as "Reproductive Freedom Fighter" on shirts and dresses.

AuH2O is not the typical East Village boutique. If you like something but it doesn't quite fit, Goldwater can alter it for you on the spot free of charge. Long dresses can become shorter, straps can be added to tube tops, and jeans can be turned into skinny jeans. If a piece is too small, Goldwater can reproduce it with similar materials. Also, prices are reasonable at $15-$28 for a shirt and $35-$80 for a dress. AuH2O clothing is unique, environmental, sweat-shop free, and unlike most in this category- affordable!

AuH2O also carries consignment jewelry, handbags, belts, and clothing, as well as vintage items from Vintage Amore, Past Modern Vintage, and Mrs. Pleasant Vintage. Vintage bags are around $25, earrings are $7, necklaces are between $10-$20, and dresses are $40-$60.

About The Owner/Designer

Kate Goldwater is a 23-yr old graduate of NYU with a concentration in art and clothing as social justice. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she lives in Brooklyn, works at her store, and volunteers for Planned Parenthood.

Goldwater has been making clothing for several years. Her first piece was a pair of pants made out of a Fisher-Price tent in eighth grade. They were held together by staples and duct tape until her mother bought her a sewing machine for her 13th birthday. Covered in "Keep Abortion Legal" stickers, her machine is her baby.

Goldwater also makes art to display her beliefs. She depicts topics including: reproductive rights, violence against women, and cruelty to animals. See her artwork at the online archive and museum of women's health, or at her photo sharing site . Other than sewing, painting, and feminist activism, her interests include soccer and tennis.

Goldwater would like to thank Rich Berkeley and Avi Flombaum for web services and business administration for AuH2O. Thank you models from Empire Model Mangement and Rachel Danna, Jill Filipovic, Mallory Tomaro, and Mike Rezny. Thanks Justin Peery and Bridgette Auger for photography.