Eco-Friendly Fashion
And when I say GREEN, I do not mean the color Green, but Eco Clothes--Eco-Friendly Clothing--Eco-Chic Green Fashion.
The fashion industry is becoming greener every day, and the more we demand organic and eco-chic clothes, the better and healthier we will be and so will the earth.
There is a sufficiency in the world for man's need but not for man's greed. ~Mohandas K.
This page has become so popular that we have just launched a brand new Eco-Chic Green Fashion website based on this page. The site will expand on everything that is on this page, and go into many more areas of Eco-Chic.
What is Your Eco-Chic Level?
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Here is a fun and quick quiz to see what your Eco-Chic level is. Take the quiz and see how you do!
Companies That Sell Eco-Chic Green Fashion
You can vote for your favorite
More and more companies are producing and selling eco-friendly green clothing and beauty products. As I find them, I will list them here.
The Body Shop
For many years, The Body Shop%uFFFD has constantly sought out wonderful natural ingredients from all four corners of the globe, and brings you product...4 points
Edun - ethical fashion created by Ali Hewson and Bono
EDUN specializes in Organic Clothing, Graphic Tees, and Eco Clothing with a mission to drive sustainable employment in developing economies. The compa...0 points
Exclusively Green, LLC
Get your Earth Friendly Clothes and Accessories at Exclusively Green, LLC0 points
The North Face
Never stop exploring.0 points
Ecozuzu - Recycled Eco-friendly Womens: Apparel
Ecozuzu illustrations and graphics are created by a local artist in Santa Barbara, CA. The graphics are also printed by a local printer (silkscreened...0 points
Econscious
Organic Apparel0 points
World of Good
A new ebay site that is packed with eco-friendly, fair trade, and ethically conscious items0 points
BTC Elements
Be the Change Elements0 points
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Is your home eco-chic?
As you are considering ways to increase the environmentally friendliness of your clothing, think also about the closet that you are putting your clothes in.
Many of our homes were built in a time before the environment was a key factor in building and maintaining a home. Over time, we can improve the eco-friendliness of our homes as we rebuild or remodel them. To find out more about this, visit Eco-Chic Green Decor for resources and information.
Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style
- Elizabeth Royte, author of Garbage Land and Bottlemania
Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style by: Christie Matheson--$10.36
Also available in the UK--Green Chic
Want to go green without giving up great style? Welcome to the world of Green Chic. Choosing to be green makes a real difference in the fight against global warming. But did you know that it's also hip, classic and stylish?
Offering up dozens of author-tested, earth-friendly ideas, writer Christie Matheson reveals that being chic and saving the planet aren't mutually exclusive.
Embrace the fabulousness of green living and you can:
- Look gorgeous
- Have a killer wardrobe
- Feel amazing
- Travel in style
- Create a home that's an oasis
- Host fun parties
- Eat incredible food and drink phenomenal wine
... All while feeling more connected to your friends, family and nature.
(And did we mention that green women don't get fat?)
Printed on recycled paper, with a portion of its proceeds going to a green cause, Green Chic is the perfect book for style-savvy readers with a green heart. Can living a chic green lifestyle TRULY make a difference to the planet? You bet your organic cotton sheets it can.
Buying into the Green Chic movement doesn't mean you need to buy more stuff.
Avoid products that purport to be green just for the marketing effect: "organic" processed foods; huge, gas-guzzling hybrid SUVs; clothes boasting that they're green just because they're made from "natural" cotton. Claiming to be green is trendy and companies out there are taking advantage. Don't believe all the hype.
10 GREEN CHIC-AND EASY-WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
- Ditch bottled water: refill a sassy thermos.
- Pop little purchases in your purse, not a shopping bag.
- Sip biodynamic wine.
- Choose cashmere, not acrylic.
- Let your hair air dry for a while before you blow dry: less frizz, less energy consumed.
- Unplug (and put away) unsightly cell phone chargers.
- Opt for quality over quantity in everything you buy.
- Cut down on clutter.
- Limit your consumption of anything packaged in plastic.
- Support local designers.
BUT REMEMBER:
Don't go out and replace everything you own, from your makeup to your wardrobe to your furniture, with (theoretically) ecofriendly products. Being ecofriendly means consuming less, not more. Get in the habit of thinking before you buy. The best time to purchase ecofriendly goods is when you need them. That's when you're in a position to make a choice and express yourself as a green consumer.
Being Green isn't a fad ... it's timelessly chic.
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Lake Erie Artists Gallery has a whole new line of organic tees available for purchase through our shop on Zazzle. Organic clothing is clothing that is made from materials that are raised or grown without the use of chemicals in the form of pesticide...
Shopping Green in Style
Handmade Eco-Chic Bags
Simply Irresistible Bags: 45 Designs for Going Out, Looking Chic, and Shopping Green (Marie Claire)--$18.96
Also available in the UK--Simply Irresistible Bags: 45 Designs for Going Out, Looking Chic, and Shopping Green (Marie Claire)
Packed with ideas that will turn craft enthusiasts into do-it-yourself designers, this new collection of handmade bags comes straight from the pages of the French magazine Marie Claire Idées. Never before published in the United States, the patterns offer a variety of traditional, vintage, and contemporary looks, all wonderfully stylish and inventive. Designs range from the practical-a string shopping bag, a laundry organizer, and an armchair caddy-to delicate evening bags bedecked with ribbons and sequins. The projects use a wide variety of materials and techniques, including appliqué, beading, crochet, embroidery, knitting, patchwork, and sewing, and even include ideas for kids' storage totes and tidy bags for the bathroom, kitchen, and garden. Clear, step-by-step instructions with photos are geared to both beginning and experienced crafters.
"Simply Irresistible Bags: 45 Designs for Going Out, Looking Chic, and Shopping Green is a how-to craft guide for creating fabulous bags for every season. Each project is illustrated with a full-color photograph, and different projects span a wide variety of crafting techniques - from sewing and knitting to crochet and embroidery. In addition to step-by-step instructions, detailed templates are provided along with guidelines for personalizing the decorations on one's bags. Simply Irresistible Bags is a great way to create jazzy carry-alls for eco-friendly shopping, or unforgettable handmade gifts. Highly recommended. "~Midwest Book Review
Experimental Eco-Design: Product, Architecture, Fashion
Eco-chic design
Experimental EcoDesign offers inspirational reading for anyone interested in green design also coming with an extensive directory of sources of materials, manufacturers, design studios, and organizations.
Experimental Eco-Design: Product, Architecture, Fashion
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Review
"This is living proof - if ever it were needed - that you can do good and produce something that looks good without compromise. The cream of global eco-design is profiled adhereing the basic ecodesign principles that the product must be cyclic; produced using renewable energy; is safe to self and the environment and is an efficient use of resources. From the intriguing paper architecture and cardboard chairs from Japan - exquisite in its paper folding achievements - to a host of innovative recycled clothing designs, this book excites and inspires. The book suggests that sometimes the best ecological design is simply creating the obvious and seeing a snowboard lovingly constructed from sustainable timber warms the heart. At other times, eco-design involves more innovative methods and there are plenty of ideas in here to boggle the mind. The book is a true showcase of what can be done, and leaves you wondering why we're not doing more." Green Metropolis
For UK readers--Experimental EcoDesign: Product, Architecture, Fashion
Eco-Chic Green Decor
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Eco-Chic Green Decor
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It is no longer enough to remodel and decorate your home without considering the impact of your home on the environment. Luckily, there are a lot of eco-chic green decorating resources available that can help you make your new or existing home eco-fr...
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How to Change the World with Eco-Chic Style
Does our shopping addiction contribute to climate change? What's so special about organic cotton? Who are the real fashion victims behind $5 jeans?
From green carpet glamour to ethical bling, slow and low travel to the joys of swap parties, Blanchard explains the principles of green fashion, from why it matters to how to do it, with fun facts and essential directories on every aspect of sustainable stylish living. Full of emerald-hued fashion secrets from Blanchard's celebrity friends, Green is the New Black is smart, inspirational, and will show even the most diehard shopaholic how she can salve her desire and her conscience, and begin to pull off one of fashion's toughest colors with ease. Ready to be eco-fabulous? If you want to change the world and your wardrobe, don't go shopping without it!
Green is the New Black: How to Change the World with Style
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'A must-read.' -- Vogue 'Tamsin's book is less about conscience-pricking, and more about saving the world with style.' -- Vanity Fair 'A fashion must-have for those keen to be green.' -- Daily Telegraph 'This is an excellent gift for anyone interested in going green in the chicest possible way.' -- Independent 'A must-read book.' -- Daily Mail 'Indispensable advice.' -- Natural Health and Beauty 'The beauty of this book is that it weaves green principles and fashion tips together in a lively, accessible way.' -- Cat Walk Queen 'An effortless read ... that motivates and inspires.' -- Plenty Magazine 'Stylish eco-warriors should read Green is the New Black.' -- ES Magazine 'A new green hero.' -- Sunday Times Style Magazine
Also available in the UK--Green is the New Black
Eco-Chic Green Fashion for Kids
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Eco-Chic Green Fashion for Kids
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Eco-chic green fashion is not just for adults these days. Green fashion is also for kids. There are more and more choices to raise your children with a green lifestyle including lots of organic green fashion clothing choices. As we learn more about...
Eco-Chic is In
Take EDUN for example:EDUN is a socially conscious clothing company launched in Spring 2005 by Ali Hewson and Bono. The company's mission is to create beautiful clothing, while fostering sustainable employment in developing areas of the world, in particular, sub-Saharan Africa. In March 2007, EDUN launched the EDUN LIVE brand of blank tee shirts. The EDUN LIVE range enables EDUN to drive further trade into Africa through high-volume sales direct to the wholesale and consumer market. The tees are 100% African produced, from the fields where the cotton is picked, to the factory where the final printing process occurs.
EDUN is a full fashion collection for men and women, including tops, bottoms, denim, dresses, jackets, knits and sweaters with prices ranging from $60 - $450. The line is sold globally in leading department and specialty stores.
Why the In-crowd Are Wearing Eco Chic
By SHOSHANA GOLDBERG, Daily Mail
Not so long ago, a good day's shopping was represented by unbridled credit card abuse and armfuls of carrier bags, preferably glossy paper ones with smart rope handles.
Today, shopping for the sheer pleasure of it is no longer enough. We want more than something new and pretty to take home - we want to know we made the world a better place by buying it and that the bag we're carrying didn't damage the environment.
Consumers have become the new eco-warriors and the latest must-have accessory is a social conscience.
World Environment Day and the organisation has shoppers firmly in its sights with the launch of Wayne Hemingway's Bag For Life - a carbon-neutral, 100 per cent biodegradable tote that can be re-used.
"Last year, with a plain and not fashionable bag for life, our campaign saved 3.4 million plastic bags," says a World Environemnt Day spokesman. "Our bag for 2006 will be a genuine fashion accessory as well as carrying a message."
They're not wrong. Carrying a bag branded Fresh & Wild (as Meg Mathews frequently does) or The Organic Pharmacy now has as much kudos as one bearing an expensive designer logo.
Loading that stash of organic food and beauty products into the boot of your hybrid car puts you in good company. Scarlett Johansson, Gwyneth Paltrow and Julia Roberts all drive a Toyota Prius to show they take CO2 emissions seriously.
Nowadays, saying you're off on an eco-holiday scores more cool points than taking a carbon-belching flight to the Caribbean for a fortnight. And celebrities aren't just endorsing ethical products, they are fronting high-profile campaigns on issues that matter, whether it's saving the planet, stopping child labour or eradicating Third World debt and disease.
This generation of protesters may not be making placards and taking to the streets, but they're making big business sit up and take notice.
According to a recent survey by American Express, 33 per cent of us now regard ourselves as conscience consumers. Buying the right thing is the latest way to do the right thing. And it's fashionable to be seen doing it.
"Consumers are steadily becoming more environmentally and ethically aware and retailers know they have to respond," explains Kathy Child, senior retail analyst at Mintel. "Retailers know they could risk their reputations and their customer base if they are seen not to behave ethically."
It's no wonder the rag trade is feeling this pressure to go green. Women's clothes are now 40 per cent cheaper than they were a decade ago and we now buy twice as many. And as profit margins are squeezed ever tighter, campaigners are keen to point out that the price of cheap clothes is being paid by those at the bottom of the supply chain.
Tempting as it is to buy a new outfit for little more than the price of a cinema ticket, nagging doubts as to why High Street clothes are so cheap can make them feel less comfortable to slip into.
That bargain dress doesn't look quite so pretty once we start to wonder whether the cotton was picked by a child in Uzbekistan then stitched together by someone working enforced overtime for less than a living wage in a sweatshop Asia.
The clothing industry is also one of the worst offenders in terms of environmental damage.
According to the UN, enough cotton for one jeans requires 10,850 litres of water and an unhealthy dose of some of the world's most hazardous pesticides and carcinogenic chemicals.
Growing cotton accounts for 24 per cent of global insecticide use and is believed to account for one million cases of poisoning and as many as 20,000 deaths a year. And for what? In Britain alone, 500,000 tons of unwanted clothing end up in landfill sites each year.
Not surprisingly, as awareness increases, so does the demand for organic and fair trade fashion. And where once ethical clothing was deeply untrendy in terms of cut, fabric and style, some brands have now become respectable enough that even people who don't care about the environment, but do care about fashion - want to get their hands on them.
It doesn't hurt that stylish A-listers such as Jade Jagger, Gwyneth Paltrow and Naomi Campbell have all been seen wearing the latest ethical labels - Ciel and People Tree are favourites. Meanwhile Bono's wife Ali Hewson has launched Edun, the socially conscious designer clothing line now stocked by Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Harrods. Helena Christensen is a fan and Cameron Diaz particularly loves the jeans.
And they are not alone. Selfridges has already run out of the silk Ambrosia blouse, while the chiffon Jewel jacket and Sylph skinny-fit hipster jeans in palest powder blue are also selling fast.
"People want clothes that they can feel good about, as well as feel good in," says Ali. "When I buy clothes for my children, I don't want them to have been made by other people's children. And I don't want to be wearing clothes that were made from someone else's despair.
"Edun is about respect for the environment, respect for the person who made the clothes and respect for the person who's going to buy the clothes and wear them. It's a simple idea."
Designer Katharine Hamnett is equally dedicated to making sharp, sophisticated clothing that doesn't wreck the environment and exploit farmers and factory workers in the process.
When running her multi-million designer label back in the Eighties, Hamnett saw the need for fair trade and wanted to go organic but had found it impossible to buy the quantity and quality she needed.
Taking responsibility for every link in the supply chain guarantees Hamnett's spring/summer collection for 2007 will be 100 per cent organic and approved by the Fairtrade Foundation.
"I buy the organic cotton directly from the farmer in West Africa, pay the spinner, pay the weaver, and get rid of the middlemen making unnecessary commissions. It costs me 30 per cent less that way, and I can still pay the worker more than in the traditional structure," explains Hamnett.
The High Street has been quick to recognise the trend, with Oasis stocking a new range of 100 per cent organic denim and jersey at 12 of its flagship stores. TopShop is giving pioneering ethical fashion labels People Tree and Made trial concessions and Marks & Spencer has introduced Fairtrade-certified cotton T-shirts and socks.
The beauty industry has also had a rethink. Not long ago, women had to choose between natural products that didn't do much and high-tech creams full of chemicals.
Thankfully, the latest technology is producing a new generation of highly effective natural products.
Market leaders include Taer (no hidden nasties and all the herbs are grown on an organic farm in a remote Icelandic valley) and Ren, whose "clean, paraben-free" products are as effective as any synthetic counterpart. Jade Jagger, Jemma Kidd and Kate Beckinsale all swear by the range.
Spas, too, are beginning to get in on the environmental act. Green and guilt-free pampering will soon be on offer when the Organic Pharmacy opens its Urban Day Spa in London's Kensington High Street in July. Treatments will include chemical-free facials, manicures, pedicures, massages, lymphatic drainage and waxing - all using Organic Pharmacy products loved by Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna.
It might be hard to believe that simply by buying an ethical moisturiser you're helping to save the planet, but that's the whole message of World Environment Day. If we all do our bit we really can make a difference, and if we get a must-have item into the bargain, what's not to like?
EDUN Live Produces T-shirts in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Eco-Chic Green Fashion
Green is the New Black
Eco-Chic Fashion Show Line Up
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Are You Up on Eco-Chic Green Fashion Lingo?
Learn the terms
To be considered 100 percent organic, cotton must be "certified by a third party (such as the USDA), following strict guidelines for growing the fiber, using no disallowed synthetic chemicals.
Bamboo
A textile made from the pulp of the fast growing bamboo plant that's soft, highly water absorbent, and anti-bacterial.
Fair Trade
Fair trade companies look at more than just the bottom line. They look at development as a whole and create more of a partnershi with suppliers, which makes for a fairer exchange system where workers get paid fair wages and work under good conditions.
Hemp
A strong fabric swen from the fibers of the fast growing cannabis plant (a variety that contains virtually no THC, the active ingredient in marijuana).
Recycled/Upcycled
Material that's been reprocessed at the end of its life into something new and useful.
Sustainable
Describes a product created by a process that can continue indefinately without causing environmental destruction or usurping resources.
100 Percent Organic Cotton T-Shirts
Organic Eco-Chic
Did you know that it takes about a third of a pound of pesticides and fertilizers to produce enough conventionally farmed cotton for a single T-shirt? To guarantee yours are as soft on the planet as they are on your skin, buy 100 percent organic cotton.
- American Apparel
- For logo- and sweatshop-free organic cotton T-shirts in several colors, check out American Apparel.
- The Green Loop
- If you're in the mood for fun, eco-inspired patterns such as zebras, flamingos, and wind turbines, choose Fuze.
- Green Label
- Or spread environmental awareness by sporting Green Label Organic T-shirts that boast bold eco-slogans paired with eye-catching graphics, such as BUMMER next to an image of a Hummer.
A Little "Green" Dress
BTC Elements Eco-Chic
No Earth minded fashionista's wardrobe is complete without a little "green" dress. One possibility is the Girls Night Out Dress, a simple, flattering black tube dress made from a blend of bamboo, organic cotton, and spandex by Convoy's Sustainable Collective. It can be found at Be The Change Elements.
ABOUT BTC ELEMENTS
Modern, eye-catching, uniquely crafted, BTC Elements combines smart style with sustainability. We hand-select each item in our boutique collection of fashion, gifts, and accessories with an eye to the environment and social justice. The result: Fresh, inspiring designs that are both earth friendly and ethically sourced.
Because we work closely with small designers and artists who share our passion, our online boutique carries many one-of-a-kind items you won't find anywhere else. Our goal is to delight you with our distinctive collection of mindful products while providing value and excellent service.
Be The Change Elements was founded in 2005 by Summer Bowen, a lifelong environmentalist who worked in the fashion industry while studying environmental education and social justice at UC Berkeley.
Green Jeans
This time when your jeans are green, it's a good thing!
- Levi's
- While many natural choices are expensive, not all the jeans in Levi's Eco line take a lot of the green from your pocket. Made from 100 percent organic cotton, the jeans feature recycled buttons, rivets, and zippers, and some styles are dyed with natural indigo.
- Loomstate
- Certified organic jeans.
- Delforte Denim
- Recycles customers' old Del Forte denim into second generation garments.
Sustainable Fashion: Join the Conversation
Exploring Eco-Chic Issues
that designers, product developers, and consumers confront as they go about
creating, wearing, and recycling clothing and fashion. It also considers what sustainability
means alongside fashion two seemingly contradictory concepts because fashion
is all about change, and sustainability is all about preservation. Through a lively range of
perspectives, the contributors discuss new ideas on how to produce fashion with a sense of
ethics, organic, or renewable resources, and socially responsible manufacturing techniques.
This book is divided into three sections, providing an interconnected and circular
way to explore the creation and practice of sustainable fashion through people, processes,
and the environment.
Cover: 100 percent Recycled, Contains 30 percent Post Consumer Waste (PCW) and Text:
Contains 30 percent Post Consumer Waste (PCW), Acid-free and qualifies as permanent
recycled paper.
Sustainable Fashion: Why Now?: A Conversation Exploring Issues, Practices, and Possibilities--$71.28
Also available in the UK--Sustainable Fashion: Why Now?: A Conversation Exploring Issues, Practices, and Possibilities
Did You Know?
Eco-chic green fact
Blue jean insulation--a new building material made of industrial scraps from denim production--is gaining popularity. It's more environmentally friendly than traditional fiberglass insulation, which contains formaldehyde, a chemical belived to cause asthma and allergies.
Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life
Green Chic
* Green your entire beauty regime
* Detoxify your home
* Indulge in guilt-free shopping
* Adopt a home fitness routine
* Prepare eco-licious treats
* Give your kitchen a green makeover
* Become more aware of your impact on the earth
The book's dozens and dozens of eco-friendly tips, products, and practices combine to form a treasure trove of practical advice for every possible way to become stylishly green. Your questions about dressing, makeup, eating, shopping, cleaning, travel, and more are all answered right here.
Adopting a green lifestyle is among the most positive, forward-thinking, and personally fulfilling choices that anyone can make -- and Gorgeously Green shows that it doesn't have to be tedious, time-consuming, or glamourless!
Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life
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We had the opportunity to chat with Sophie Uliano over e-mail about Gorgeously Green, her suggestions for saving the Earth, and the very real possibility of becoming a hippie. Here's what Sophie had to say about the economics of eco-consciousness, the allure of non-toxic nail polish, and of course, whether it's truly easy being green.
Amazon.com: I've heard a common complaint that energy-saving light bulbs, organic food and clothing, and other "green" products are not as economical as traditional products. Is that true? Any tips for readers who want to be eco-conscious and budget-conscious too?
Sophie Uliano: I think that going green has a double meaning in that it also is about saving money. There is no way that I would or could go green if it meant that I was going to have to pay much more. If you make the cleaning spray that I suggest in my book, you will save a bunch on cleaning supplies because it's an all-purpose cleaner that I use on almost everything (a great germ-buster too). You will pay a little more upfront for energy-saving light bulbs, but as they last 15 times longer, you will save money in the long run. Food is the only thing that you may have to pay a bit more for, however, I think that your health is an important investment, so I choose to save on boring cleaning supplies and treat my family to food that not only tastes more delicious, but will keep them healthy and vibrant. Remember that if you follow all the energy-saving tips in the book, you are going to save a wad of cash too--so it's a win/win.
Amazon.com: I think many people are interested in making more sustainable choices, but when it comes to the heavy lifting it can be hard to break old habits. We tend to think, "Someone else will ride their bike to work today--I'll drive like I always do." What advice do you have that can help people "walk the talk"?
Uliano: I agree that it is hard to break old habits. My suggestion is to break one habit at a time. Choose the one thing that bothers you most. For me it is using paper towels when I know that I can easily use a rag instead. Make a decision about the change you want to make and tell your friends and family that you have decided to do this one thing and that you want their support. It could be that you are going to cook one organic meal from scratch once a week, or that you are going to air-dry your clothes this summer or simply that you will wash out a barely used zip-lock bag, instead of throwing it away--easy!
Also available in the UK--Gorgeously Green
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Eco-Sneakers
Leave a Smaller Carbon Footprint
Lighten your environmental footprint without sacrificing comfort or style in a a pair of Simple ecoSNEAKS, which are green from heel to toe.
Features of the line include hemp uppers, soles made from recycled car and bike tires, foot forms that use postconsumer paper pulp, organic cotton linings, and laces made from recycled plastic bottles.
Wardrobe Choice
How eco-friendly is your wardrobe? Join in the conversation here.This organic grocery tote bag is available on Zazzle.
How Eco-Friendly is Your Wardrobe?
Where do you buy your clothes?
Are You Eco-Chic?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byI sure am!
GraceKingsley says:
My favorite is Kyler by Joy O, where I get my jewelry! It's sustainable, recycled, and made completely in the US. They also plant a tree for every order I make!
http://www.kylerdesigns.com/
Posted November 06, 2009
Theresa says:
I get my clothes from www.embodies.com. They have soooo much to choose from for the eco conscious shopper :)
Posted July 28, 2009
lynette76 says:
Definately! I even sell eco-friendly apparel. Check out my purses made from recycled materials like coconut shells, sea shells and magazines. They're GREAT!! www.studiog.us
Posted July 08, 2009
SusanBurch says:
I would love my entire wardrobe to be organic, but I just don't have the budget for it. I am hoping that as demand increases, like everything else, the price point will come down.
Posted July 06, 2009
tcinvestor says:
Getting more and more green by the day. Just need to get my wife moving stronger in that direction. This lens should help. Thanks
Posted May 23, 2009
Lori_Lee-Ray says:
I like anything that doesn't make me feel like I'm being weighed down! I absolutely love the organic cotton tees
Posted May 21, 2009
RolandTumble says:
I answered the above poll with "I neve even think about it," but that's not really true. I hardly ever think about materials--or country of origin, which is a separate-but-related issue--because I buy at least 95% of my clothing at thrift stores. Reuse beats recycling (though reduction is even better...).
Posted May 09, 2009
naturegirl7 says:
We often by 2nd hand clothes & when we buy new, we purchase clothing made from cotton and other natural fabrics.
Posted April 09, 2009
myhappylaptop says:
Getting there, esp in the Hemp Dept. Feels so Good on skin:)
Posted March 02, 2009
I am not chic in any way!
Cherrybomb2009 says:
I should be eco-chic, and if I were employed, I'd be working toward an eco-friendly wardrobe right now. But I'm not.
Posted August 26, 2009
LoKackl says:
Eco Chic, little green dress, lean and green - now that environmentally sensitive clothing has its own lingo it's sure to become "hotter and hotter!" Great lens with fascinating information! Thanks I guess I'd better get with it..
Posted August 19, 2009
buygreenproducts says:
I didn't realize there were so many options for green clothing. Thanks for giving me the heads up!
Posted July 23, 2009
Li-Li-ThePinkBookworm says:
I do not like to shop for clothes, and when I do go with my mom, we hit Wal-Mart. But I am also trying to get down to a healthy weight, so shopping right now is not even really an option.
Posted May 25, 2009
oneskms says:
Clothes shopping is a sort of chore rather than a pleasure (I'm male - lol) and I'd never even thought that clothing could be eco friendly
Posted May 08, 2009
jaye3000 says:
Never thought about it, to be honest. I've always bought wherever I see the SALE sign.
Posted May 08, 2009
WindyWinters says:
Not yet but I've bought some bamboo bedding as I am allergic to some chemicals. I never even thought of clothing. I need to learn more about eco-chic. Thanks for pointing this out.
Posted February 18, 2009
Intuitive says:
Not yet. It's weird to me how organic cotton has been around for a long time but only in the last year or two has it become chic.
Posted December 05, 2008
Feelgood Style
Beauty With Integrity
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byThe Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances
Eco-Chic Style
Fortunately, fashion writer, nutritionist, and beauty maven Julie Gabriel helps you find the true path to natural, healthy, green beauty. She helps you decipher labels on every cosmetic product you pick up and avoid toxic and damaging chemicals with her detailed Toxic Ingredients List. You'll learn valuable tips on what your skin really needs to be healthy, glowing, and youthful.
Julie goes one-step further-and shows you how to make your own beauty products that feed your skin, save your bank account, and are healthy for your body and the environment, such as:
Cleansing creams and oils, toners, facials, under eye circle remedies, anti-aging serums, lip balms, scrubs, exfoliators, clay and cleansing masks,
moisturizers, acne treatments, makeup remover, teeth whiteners, shampoos, conditioners, fragrances, sun protection, bug repellants, baby products, and much more!
With her friendly, thorough, and helpful advice; fabulous beauty recipes; product recommendations and ratings; Toxic Ingredients List; and a complete appendix of online resources, Julie Gabriel gives you all the information you need to go green without going broke and become a more natural, healthy, and beautiful you.
The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances
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List Price: $16.95
From Publishers Weekly
In this thorough, practical guide, writer and registered nutrition specialist Gabriel (Clear Skin) recommends subjecting everyday cosmetics to the same scrutiny with which we subject our food: "each cosmetic chemical ends up in thousands of hungry mouths covering our skin-pores." Navigating labels is a true problem, because cosmetics come under no government regulation, unlike food and drugs; as such, skin products sold as "natural" or "organic" may contain numerous unsafe chemicals, with a few token ingredients to justify their claims. Gabriel provides a list of dangerous ingredients to watch out for (and why), identifies the safest products on the market (free from "synthetic dyes, fragrances, preservatives or detergents"), and takes readers step-by-step through cleansers, toners, facials, moisturizers, sunscreen, hair care and baby care. Her sophisticated daily regimen (two daily cleansings, exfoliation, toning, moisturizing and sun screen) may be too much for some readers, but those with the wherewithal will also find some useful, surprising tips for home-brewed cosmetics (eggs for masks, lemon and sour cream for exfoliants, organic mayonnaise for a moisturizer and foot mask). Though aimed at women, Gabriel also covers products used by men and children, including shaving cream, soap, shampoo and powders.
Also available in the UK--The Green Beauty Guide: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup, and Fragrances
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Skirt Made from Recycled Ties
Eco Chic: How to be Ethical and Easy on the Eye
Ethical fashion
Eco Chic: How to be Ethical and Easy on the Eye
Amazon Price: (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $13.38
Product Description
The hottest trend on the catwalk is ethical clothing. Top fashion designers and spokesmodels including Katharine Hamnett, Stella McCartney and Bono's wife Ali Hewson are all voicing the benefits of eco chic. But what is this new fad, and what difference can it make to the world? "Eco Chic" gives you the full story on this fashion phenomenon, from which fabrics are harmful to the environment, to how you can create your own eco-friendly fashions through recycling and savvy shopping. You will discover how to spot and avoid garments produced in sweatshops and why supermarket 'fast clothes' make both you and the planet sick. This book will allow you to look great but also feel good about your impact on other people and the planet as a whole.
Also available in the UK--Eco Chic: The Savvy Shoppers Guide to Ethical Fashion
Release Date: 12/31/1969
Recycled Active Wear
Respect Mother Nature
It only makes sense to respect Mother Nature when you purchase the gear you need to enjoy the great outdoors.
Patagonia, an eco-fashion pioneer, has introduced fleece made from postconsumer recycled soda bottles and , through its Common Threads Program, garments made from recycled polyester.
"We acknowledge that the wild world we love best is disappearing. That is why those of us who work here share a strong commitment to protecting undomesticated lands and waters. We believe in using business to inspire solutions to the environmental crisis."--Patagonia
You can drop your old Patagonia or other Polartec fleeces at any Patagonia store or mail them to the company for recycling in their Common Threads Recycling Program.
Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization
Environmentally friendly lifestyle
Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization (Substantially Revised)
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $16.95
Review
"How to build a more just world and save the planet... We should all heed Brown's advice." Bill Clinton "This book provides excellent insights for academics, students and lay readers alike... in tackling a host of pressing issues in a single book, Plan B 2.0 makes for an eye-opening read." The Times Higher Education Supplement "Brown is an effective Cassandra. His picture of climate-change-induced chaos is terrifying and convincing." Andrew Simms, New Scientist"
Also available in the UK--Plan B 3.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization
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Kimberly Monaco Designs
Repurposed Jewelry
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Kimberly Monaco Designs--Simple, Handmade, and Repurposed Jewelry
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I would like to introduce you to my friend Kimberly Monaco, who is a unique jewelry artist. Kim specializes in simple, unique designs, often using recycled and found objects. Her work is stunning, with a simplicity that draws the eye. So if you are...
Eco Chic Inc.
Eco-Wise Accessories
Recycled plastic bags are processed into an innovative new "fabric", which is colorful (no inks or dyes are added), durable, and weather-resistant.
Eco Chic Products provide sustainable employment to hundreds of underprivileged workers in New Delhi India, while offering a unique solution to the environmental problem of waste management.
Chic by Nature
Eco-Chic Fashion Blog
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byIt's Not Easy Being Green
We Beg to Differ, Kermit
"It's Not Easy Being Green"? We beg to differ, Kermit. Witness sustainable styles with a couture sensibility from Beau Soleil and Larsen Gray, organic cotton tees from Edun and C&C, and artsy totes from Leftover Bags that make plastic look positively passé. Going green in style? It's never been easier. Shop the new Eco Chic LookBook, at shopbop.
Make the Most of What You Already Own
Recycle your clothes into new fashions
Host a Clothing Swap
What better excuse to get together with friends and family than to host a clothing swap and potluck party? Evite everyone you know to clean out their closets and bring a dish to share.
When the guests arrive, give them a ticket for each item that they bring. Then enjoy an afternoon of playing dress up. guests can use their tickets to bid on clothing items, which are raffled off. Donate the leftover clothing to a worthy organization.
Turn Old Clothes into New Favorites
Refashioning the clothes you already have is fun and easy; Crop pants that have torn cuffs, snip sleeves off old T-shirts and add new ones, turn ties and scarves into belts.
Wash in Cold Water
At least 65 percent of the energy used for a cotton garment is in the washing and drying cycle. To lighten the load your laundry puts on the planet, switch your washing machine to cold for most of your loads, and line dry whenever possible.
AlterNation: Transform. Embellish. Customize.
Great projects to recycle your old clothes into new fashions
Do-it-yourself fashion is the most creative, affordable and fun way to create a style that's completely and uniquely you. Whether you're a sewing novice or a savvy seamstress, AlterNation will give you all the knowledge and inspiration you need to create your own trend-setting clothes and accessories. Just dig into the back of your closet or hit up your favorite thrift store, and you'll be on your way to creating a one-of-a-kind wardrobe that will have your friends asking, "Where'd you get that?!"
* Convert a men's buttondown into the sleek and sleeveless Office Corset, or combine it with a flowing skirt to create the surprisingly feminine Men's Shirt Dress.
* Reinvent a pillowcase and a flat sheet to create the cute and comfy Bedhead Top and Asymmetrical Sheet Skirt.
* Pair some ripped-beyond-wear jeans with some trendy fabric to make the Dangerous Cherry Handbag, or cut a few out-of-style pairs into panels for the Denim Corset Skirt.
Not only will you learn to make 25+ projects, you'll be bursting with ideas for countless more. Join the citizens of AlterNation! Turn your back on the mall, set your own trends, and show off your style!
AlterNation: Transform. Embellish. Customize.
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 11/27/2009)
List Price: $19.99
Also available in the UK--Alternation: Transform. Embellish. Customize
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The Art of Xan
Creating new eco-chic fashions out of remnants
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The Art of Xan
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How can just one person change the world around her? Alexandra Underhill, also known as Xan, is definately influencing everyone who meets her. She is a fascinating individual, fiercely creative, and passionate about recycling. Her talent, her passio...
Where to Donate Used Clothing
To recycle them into new purposes
- Salvation Army
- Gently worn clothing.
- Goodwill
- Gently worn clothing.
- Glass Slipper Project
- Prom and formal dresses.
- Wardrobe
- Men's and women's professional clothing.
- The Women's Alliance
- Men's and women's professional clothing.
- Brides Against Breast Cancer
- Bridal gowns.
EcoTrust
Ecotrust is a conservation organization committed to strengthening communities and the environment from Alaska to California. We work with Native peoples and in the fisheries, forestry, and food sectors to build a regional economy based on social and ecol
Even Your Baby Can Be Eco-Chic
Green Living in Action
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Organic Baby & Toddler Clothes and Gifts
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Babies and toddlers are so fragile and precious. Their skin is soft and easily scratched. So why not start them off in life with organic newborn clothing to pamper their skin and keep them as healthy as possible away from chemicals and dyes that can...
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Green Baby Gifts
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Babies are so precious. They are tiny and helpless. It is our job to nurture them so they can grow up in a wholesome and healthy environment. How better to create this environment, than to teach our children to live a green life from the start. Thi...
Eco-Chic Travel
Stay in Eco-Chic Hotels
Green Places to Stay: From Beach Huts to Eco-Chic Hotels, All Over the World by Alastair Sawday--$16.46
Also available in the UK--Green Places to Stay: Eco-lodges and Other Green Places to Stay (Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay)
Alastair has been publishing the Special Places to Stay guides since 1994. His travel publishing company was born of a successful tour company that took groups on off-the-beaten-track trips across Europe. An avid environmentalist (founding Avon Friends of the Earth and currently a trustee of the Soil Association), he is keen to encourage B&B and hotels owners' by celebrating their use of organic and local food. Alastair Sawday Publishing off-sets its carbon emissions and strives in other ways to be as green and as ethical as possible, for example by printing on recycled paper. Richard Hammond is a travel journalist and researcher who specialises in ecotourism and responsible travel. He writes a regular column on eco-friendly holidays in The Guardian and his work has appeared in several magazines, including BBC Wildlife, Food and Travel and Green Futures. He is also one of the judges of the highly respected Responsible Tourism Awards.
Are You Eco-Chic?
What are you doing to get there?
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- spirituality spirituality Nov 22, 2009 @ 3:14 am
- Great lens, but you knew that :) Just wanted to remind you that this is featured on the Women and Girls Shopping Headquarters: http://www.squidoo.com/groups/women-girls
It's now transformed into a lensography and I would love it if you could feature it here, or lensroll it or something.
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- clouda9 clouda9 Nov 13, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
- Oh so green and love the sexy looks too! How had I missed this lens til now?
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- SparkyTheSquid SparkyTheSquid Oct 23, 2009 @ 5:22 am
- Hey great lens. Green is groovy. I like green. Woohoo...GO Green! I wrote some Green related lenses too.
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Oct 20, 2009 @ 10:19 pm
- Just popped back in to see this in the multipage format...works very well for this!
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- brookehudson brookehudson Oct 16, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
- Yes, definitely. I'm not that "fashionista" but I can be of my style by wearing good stuff clothes. I enjoyed repairing and recycling old clothes!
Great lens indeed!
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- Ener-G Ener-G Oct 8, 2009 @ 10:40 pm
- A ginourmous lens! I'll have to revisit many times to get it all in. Angel Blessings!
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- Earth_Friend Earth_Friend Oct 6, 2009 @ 10:39 am
- very nice lens. Congratulations on ranked #2 in Green Living!! One of my Lenses, Green Tips For Kids , is Lens Of The Week in "A Million Ways To Go Green" Take a look and let me know what you think!
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- Squidster Squidster Oct 2, 2009 @ 10:49 am
- Great job featuring everything eco-chic in one place. It's a topic that will only gain in importance as we learn the better ways to protect our planet. Blessed by another SquidAngel today! ^:)^
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- rajatgarg rajatgarg Sep 24, 2009 @ 1:44 pm
- Nice pics
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- KarateKatGraphics KarateKatGraphics Sep 21, 2009 @ 4:43 pm
- I want to explore bamboo clothing; so far have mainly done organic and fair-trade cotton as my "eco-style" choices. Lots of recycling, reducing, reusing going on in our house, though. Amazing lens.
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- cyberpunkdreams cyberpunkdreams Sep 15, 2009 @ 3:57 pm
- Great lens (although I found it far too long to digest properly -- perhaps you should split it up a bit?)
If you don't already, you should feature http://www.greenissexy.org (nothing to do with me, I just like the site!)
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- beachbum_gabby beachbum_gabby Aug 26, 2009 @ 6:55 am
- Hands down on your lens, great topic! I'm an environmentalist too! :)
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- bloomingrose bloomingrose Aug 25, 2009 @ 11:53 am
- I shop a lot at thrift stores, which put recycling into action. I have bought recycled cotton, organic cotton and hemp, and enjoyed all of those clothes.
Also, we put up a clothes line, and when we use it we reduce our energy use that is related to our clothing.
And I put those paper bags back in the car for shopping so that I do not add so much to my impact on the earth.
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- rms rms Aug 24, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
- This is fabulous! I really love that tie skirt and we've probably got enough ties going unworn for me to make one!
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- azpoppy azpoppy Aug 24, 2009 @ 12:25 pm
- Wow, what a great compilation of information! I didn't realize so many mainstream companies are moving toward greener practices.
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- andreaberrios andreaberrios Aug 22, 2009 @ 12:07 pm
- Amazing! what an incredible lens! Thank you for all this information, very important topic. 5*
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- aj2008 aj2008 Aug 21, 2009 @ 8:02 am
- Brilliant lens on a very important topic. Lensrolling to my green lenses and SquidAngel blessings for you!
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- BevsPaper BevsPaper Aug 19, 2009 @ 5:31 pm
- What a fabulous lens on Eco-Chic Green Fashion! Very informative and entertaining.
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- OhMe OhMe Aug 18, 2009 @ 3:25 pm
- Wow. This is a really good looking Eco-Chic Green Fashion lens. Great work.
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- jpvillalobos jpvillalobos Aug 18, 2009 @ 6:08 am
- Very nice lens, very eco-friendly and educational. 5 stars for you.
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