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Emma Watson’s Sustainable Style Collection for People Tree

The newest installment of Harry Potter (Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows: Part 1) came out this past weekend and the world could not wait to see their favorite actors battle with the evil wizards that aim to take down the good (for good!). If you are a fan of the series, you’ve seen Emma Watson’s Hermoine mature from a timid, supersmart wizard-in-training to one of the most powerful Muggles on-screen.

Actress Emma Watson, who plays Hermoine, has also grown up, from cute girl to fashion icon, with her latest modelling contract for Burberry. But Watson’s more than just a poster girl, she’s an ethical fashionista too, having recently collaborated with the UK’s super-sustainable line People Tree.

Emma’s line is called “Love from Emma” and though it’s technically for girls, there are some really cute pieces ladies of any age could rock. To ensure the sustainable characteristics are met, People Tree works with 50 Fair Trade groups in 15 countries. That means more work for more artisans. In other words more work means better conditions which leads to the alleviation of poverty (now that is cool.)
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EcoSalon Shops in NYC Highlights Local and International Green Designers

EcoSalon Shops- New York City 2010 from EcoSalon on Vimeo.

Check out this great recap video by Greta Eagan!

I had a great time at the first Ecosalon Shops event at Greenspaces in NYC; hosted by Editor Sara Ost and her team of fantastic writers and contributors. Designers included: H. Fredriksson, Feral Childe, Ecowrist, Doucette Duvall, Cri de Coeur, Ryann, Mission Savvy, Feisty Elle, Lara Miller, NatureVsFuture, Rebecka Froberg, RESTORE, Tara St. James’ Study
T-Luxe Lingerie and Foundfuture. (See Ecosalon’s page on the event for links to them all.)

Treehugger fashion writer Emma Grady and friend, wearing vintage Chanel and Pucci, respectively.

Fiesty Elle was just one of the many accessory designers at the Ecosalon shops event; I bought a pair of their handmade boiled wool and bamboo earrings, similar to those below.

Fiesty Elle Earrings up close.

Eco Chick Editor Starre Vartan and Ecosalon Editor Sara Ost.