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Eco Lingerie for Every Bella

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by Starre Vartan · 08/06/08

It took me ages to heed my traditionalist-with-a-twist grandmother’s advice about undergarments.

“Starre,” she told me, “Whatever kind of work you do or whatever ridiculous outfits you wear, make sure that you have pretty underwear on.” Staring at me with her green eyes that had seen The Great Depression, World War 2, the end of two marriages, and the raising of two sons in a time when single mothers were scarce, she added, “Not for anybody else- for yourself.”

This advice was extended in the mid-90′s when I had taken to wearing men’s boxer shorts under some comically voluminous JNCO pants and the plainest bras and camisoles beneath reams of flannel, having decided this was way cooler than lace. But I always remembered what she said and now my drawers are filled with lingerie in pretty prints, with bows, ribbons and lined in silks and super-soft cottons.

Being the Eco Chick, I try to keep in mind how all my purchases (even the dainty ones) affect the environment, and this summer there are enough lingerie looks (and bra straps peeking through diaphanous fabrics) to justify getting some fresh eco-undies. These are my top picks:

Makool’s Pantalette set is just too adorable. You could hang out at home in this, or wear it out, but follow the advice on the Makool site: “This set hits you at your natural waist, so you won’t want to wear it with your low riders. I prefer to wear mine under my wrap dress, but any dress will work fine. You could also pair this with a high waist skirt, and allow the lace to peek out a bit.”

Greenknickers.org has all sorts of undies, from practical organic cotton and bamboo versions in three-packs to these gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Low Carbon Africa Knickers which are made from recycled fabrics with an organic cotton gusset.

The French (surprise, surprise!) company g=9.8 has the first underwire bra that’s made from recycled pine fibers, so you can be sustainably stacked!
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green fabrics, lingerie, sustainable

Organic Undies for Everyone!

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by Starre Vartan · 03/18/08

Eco Boudoir bottoms and matching cami….so pretty!

The much-loved online shop for fabulous undergarments, Figleaves, has just opened Greenleaves, dedicated to Earth-friendly undies for ladies and gents.

For women, there are both practical and fanciful bras and undies, pantyhose, nursing tops, and even padded cycling panties (who knew?) They have guy’s stuff too, but who cares about their underwear, as long as it’s clean (just kidding)!

Bamboo bra from Chantelle (I wear Chantelle- they are super-comfy!!)

Gotta have the matching bamboo undies!

I like this Enamore cami, not only because it’s made from organic silk, but also because it has a built-in bra. Fabulous and very wearable.

lingerie, organic undergarments, underwear

AuH2O Fashion Show!

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by Starre Vartan · 07/30/07

I had a great time at the AuH2O Fashion Brunch this past Sunday. Held in a funky East Village eatery called Marion’s that seems to have been around forever, lucky invitees enjoyed cocktails and brunchy food and then got to check out Kate Goldwater’s designs, which are all made from recycled and reworked fabrics.

Polka dots on polka dots! I’m so into polka dots lately, so I love this dress

This flowey lingerie-inspired dress was one of my favorites; the lace detail at the shoulders is too, too pretty!

A green dress for greenies like us…

Sexy and demure at the same time (and I’m so in love with the hat…when will hats come back?)

Just look at the mix of gorgeous fabrics on this ‘bluesy’ dress…

Check out the creative patchwork skirt on this dress, which looked very comfy.

This top is made from bottoms…khakies to be exact (notice the belt!)

A mini with a maxi Coppertone insert!

A dreamy white confection

Kate Goldwater in her own design, made just the day before the show!

Me on the left, and the designer, Kate Goldwater, on the right!

AuH2O, cocktails, design, designer, dress, fabric, fabrics, farm, Fashion, fashion show, Food, lingerie, recycle, recycled, water

Not Your Granny's Panties

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by Summer Rayne Oakes · 06/12/06

Ahh for the love of lingerie! If you head over to the Natural Store by Enamore, you’ll come across these tasty little vittles of silken fantasies and bow-tied dreams. Ayten Gasson, a Central Saint Martin’s Graduate, collaborated with Enamore on these particular girly-girl pieces. The hemp-silk and vintage lace collections are so delicate and sensual – and the french knickers, (according to Elle McPherson if you read the U.S. issue of Fitness Magazine) stated, “Makes any tookis look good” orrrr something along those lines.

fitness, gas, hemp, labor, lingerie, magazine, silk, vintage