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Calling all beach-bound ladies! Summer’s has arrived and it’s time to celebrate in style with Katherine Hamnett’s eco-friendly swimsuit collection, designed exclusively for YOOXYGEN. With 50′s and 60′s inspired pieces, the suits are extremely flattering while at the same time appealing to your inner Hollywood glam girl. Made of organic cotton or recycled polyester, rest assured that the pieces were designed with minimal impact on the environment. Check out the low-waisted ruffle briefs with balconette bra bikini in the perfect nautical navy polka dot ($175). For additional cover up, pair with this 50′s style short jumpsuit in organic cotton terry cloth ($122). Swimsuit season...
As a true fashionista it is almost impossible for me to be woed by eco footwear. There is a huge gap in the shoe industry when it comes to stylish, wearable, shoes made from sustainable fabrics that are comparable to the hot designer lines out there. However, Elizabeth Olsen’s line Olsenhaus lifts any hesitation you may have had towards investing in “eco shoes.” What are eco shoes anyways you might ask? Aren’t those those ridiculously hideous hemp looking things. Olsenhaus shuts down that stereotype! Elizabeth Olsen’s entire design philosophy can be summed up in a single phrase: Consciousness is the...
The Ivanka Trump Bridal Assortment is a collection of jewels that are individually crafted with unique detail that evoke a sense of modern day romance. Each signature style is timeless, elegant and effortless glamorous, true to the inspiration and aesthetic of the brand. Now what could be better than diamonds you ask? A line caked with eco-friendliness. Social responsibility is a core value of Ivanka Trump Fine Jewelry and every diamond is conflict free and 100% sustainable. The collection features Canadian diamonds that have been sourced from ethically and environmentally responsible mines, and set in recycled platinum or gold. Owning a...
Platinum Dirt is a new line of jackets transforming the leather industry started by Dustin Page and Aaron Parrish. These one of a kind jackets are handmade out of reclaimed vintage auto upholstery from the genuine leather interiors of old Cadillacs, Lincolns, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar and more. One car becomes one jacket, a soul of sorts, where once the car is retired from the road forever, it is reincarnated as a VIN Jacket. Each jacket tells its own rich history, exudes its own character, and commands the stage with a VIN plate embedded on the chest. Both environmentally conscious yet...
Through a partnership between Etnies, a Costa Rican indigenous tribe, and a reforestation foundation, Etnies will be reforesting Costa Rica through its “Buy A Shoe, Plant a Tree” project. For every pair of etnies Jameson 2 Eco shoes sold, etnies will plant one tree in Costa Rica. Much of the Earth’s rainforests have been destroyed for farming over the last 80 years, and Etnies is going to help reverse deforestation one pair of shoes at a time by planting trees in the La Reserva Forest in Costa Rica. The rainforests help curb global warming by providing more than a quarter...
VICTORIA’S got another SECRET up her sleeve – the introduction of organic cotton into the company’s lingerie line! At this time there are only a handful of basic pieces in the “Victoria’s Secret Organic” Collection, like the organic wireless bra and organic hiphuggers. But the ultimate favorite is the sweet one-piece wonder shown above, the organic button-front romper. All organic pieces are made from fairly traded organic cotton grown by women-owned farming cooperatives in Burkina Faso – “good for women, good for the world.” HIT FROM: ECOFABULOUS.COM...
Designer label HERMES has announced that they are breeding their own crocodiles to meet demand for their leather bags. Go ahead and read that again. Chief executive Patrick Thomas told Reuters: “We are now breeding our own crocodiles on our own farms, mainly in Australia. We cannot face demand. We have massive over-demand. We are limited by our ability to train new craftsmen. Hermes already faces a major challenge producing 3,000 crocodile bags a year.” It can take three or four crocodiles to provide enough skin for one bag and breeding can often be expensive as the animals need to be...
I am thoroughly obsessed with Alkemie Jewelry’s rosary necklaces. Made from 100% reclaimed metal, available in either gold or patina features symbols that are a bit more light hearted to wear around your neck such as a peace sign, african steer, angel, shark tooth, buddha, and more! The necklace is fun, fashionable, and completely sustainable. And whats more – they donate a portion of their online sales to a new charity each month! Started by husband and wife Dara Gerson and Ashley Lowengrub, Alkemie is a brand that pioneers the jewelry industry with its social and environmentally responsible practices. All...
The Adidas SLVR lines is one of my absolute favorite eco lines. You can never be mad at Adidas. Some of you might not know about this line that they launched a couple years ago with it’s own store on 108 Wooster Street, New York. Made from eco-friendly materials, such as organic cotton, soybean fiber, and bamboo, the line is made of clean and basic yet chic styles. And affordable too! Here is the SLVR nylon backpack which is perfect for all your summer carryon traveling priced at $160. ...
One thing I dislike most is the misled assumption that if you purchase something made from sustainable materials you will be sacrificing style for ethics. And I totally understand where that assumption comes from seeing as that most sustainable brands out there just don’t get it. Incorporating environmental choices into your routine shouldn’t mean having to dress like someone you aren’t. Most sustainable brands are very plain, resist color, and are just note cute! But Stella McCartney proves wrong any doubts you may have about “eco fashion.” Just one catch – it might cost you a penny. A long time...
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