Ekyog: France's Eco Fashion Secret is Out!
The Louane dress is made from 100% organic cotton and is dyed (it comes in red too), with low-impact dyes. When I was in Paris last year meeting up with my dad and stepmom, we all stayed in the Marais district. And for four days I pretty much didn’t leave…
Must-Have Summer Skirts and Clutches from Fair Fashion Boutique Sarafina
Bita in a Sarafina skirt. Bita Diomande grew up in developing countries around the world where she honed a keen fashion sense while witnessing stark economic disparities first hand. She created eco fashion boutique Sarafina as a way to channel her love of fashion, and promote fair wage jobs and safe…
Eco Chick Giveaway: PACT Underwear Stars and Stripes for a Green Fourth of July!
I’m a big fan of PACT underwear – not only are they supercute and made from organic cotton, but each pair benefits an awesome charity that’s usually associated with the design on the undies. They are high quality and yes, they make men’s boxers and briefs too (in fact my…
Do Good, Look Great, with Roozt's Perfect (Green) Summer Must-Haves
Guest post by Amy Rasplicka. Roozt.com is on a mission to find the coolest, sexiest cause-related brands with the most inspiring stories attached. In a phrase, we are “bringing sexy back to giving back”. Below are a few of our favorite eco-friendly brands perfect for your summer getaway. Save some…
The Caboclo Project's Perfect Sandals are Eco Friendly and Summer-Ready
Caboclo is a beautiful line of Brazilian-made shoes and sandals that are handcrafted from chrome-free tanned leather and naturally dyed. I love that they have soles made from old tires, but you could never tell unless you turned them upside down (or stood on your head) and looked closely. According…
Nurmi Is Finnish for Fabulous – Thoughtfully Fabulous.
The organic cotton Aino shrug is made by folding a square fabric into a knit, so there’s no cutting, and therefore, no waste. Nurmi is a Finnish eco fashion company that makes a strictly edited line of pieces that are mostly seasonless and meant to last. Nurmi clothes and accessories…
Bring It To The People Eco Fashion Pop Up Store in SoHo, NYC
New York’s best independent fashion labels will make their collections available to the people in a collaborative pop-up shop. The Soho Lofts will transform into an exclusively curated boutique with clothing, jewelry, accessories, and swimwear from some of the most sought after and innovative designers in New York City. Located…
Aussies Create Dress Made Of Microbes From Wine
Microbe Dress. Image by Ray Scott. We all want more sustainable clothing, but how about a dress made from billions of microscopic creatures? Using Acetobacter bacteria – the kind that ferments vinegar into wine – a group of scientists from the University of Western Australia have created a dress that…
Summer’s Perfect Jewelry is Edgy Cool: Enter Natalie Frigo’s Handmade Designs
The Playing Cat Cuff is made from recycled brass with white sapphires for the eyes. A simple piece that makes everyone look closer. Jewelry is especially important in the summer months; I know I just want to wear as little as possible, and most of my usual accessories sit on…
Summertime Knits: Try Some of These Sustainably Stylin' Hemp, Organic Cotton and Handmade Lovelies
This beautiful cotton knit shrug by Micaela Gregg is a perfect summer layer. Available at Beklina. Last night, I put away my winter knits; my fave black wool sweater, my grandma’s green button-down with the giant collar that still smells vaguely like her perfume, the head-warming hats and the rotating…
