eco fashion

Eco Fashion is an ecological approach to clothing that takes into account the environment and the health of consumers, and the working conditions of people in the fashion industry. It's a mix of sustainable, green,and ethical ideals presented in an aesthetically-minded way.

This fashion movement came about as a response to consumer interest in environmentally friendly products, and stems from the perceived environmental crisis.

Materials used in the creation of eco fashion include low impact and natural textiles such as organic cotton, silk, wool, hemp, linen, and sometimes bamboo. These materials are often certified as organic or sustainable by independent evaluators.

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• A Question Of, Rubbers and Reikall

  
  The Discerning Brute — Authority: 121
  At the last Copenhagen Fashion Week , ClangBoomSteam by Reikall (taking it’s inspiration from the industrial revolution) premiered on the runway, showcasing sustainable designs from organic cotton, hemp, linen, recycled poly, bamboo, and others. Invoking the era of great thinkers and innovators, the concept ...
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• Woolly Pocket Living Plant Bag Lets You Carry Greenery With You

  
  INHABITAT — Authority: 726
  What concrete-jungleite doesn’t enjoy a burst of greenery every now and then, especially when it’s overflowing from a totally unexpected location like…your handbag? That’s right, Woolly Pocket (the company best known for their lush “vert-icle” wall pouches) has come up with a fresh new way to bring the ...
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• CAT FOOD JEWELRY: Recycle A Cat-Food Can Into a Ring!

  
  INHABITAT — Authority: 726
  If you’re a cat parent, you probably know all about the mountainous pile of catfood that feline friends can go through in a week. Well instead of trashing your catfood cans, why not upcycle all that shiny metal into cool DIY rings? Check out our step-by-step guide at Ecouterre to see how! READ MORE AT ...
  4 days ago

• fresh eco fashion finds

  
  The Alternative Consumer — Authority: 530
  Green looks good on everyone, year-round…here are a few of my favorite, sustainably stylish, eco fashioned things of late.If you like what you see, they’re all one of a kind, so make your move fast:organic and fair trade baby set (1 newborn hat, 1 washcloth, 1 large bib and 2 burp cloths), in green stripes, [...]
  5 days ago

• Smart EcoStyle of the Week:SPROUT Organic Watches

  
  The Smart Stylist — Authority: 122
  SPROUT Organic Watch Red , Blue or Turquoise $30.00 each. I absolutely adore this Organic watches by SPROUT. They are made with organic cotton strap, corn resin buckle and natural bamboo dial. The bright colors give the watches an eco-trendy look. And the price is eco-fabulous only $30 each! A perfect gift for ...
  6 days ago

• Eco Fashion: Diffus’ LED Climate Dress responds to CO2 concentration in the atmosphere

  
  Ecofriend — Authority: 627
  Eco Factor: Hi-tech dress monitors the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Danish design company Diffus has come up with an LED-equipped Climate Dress that responds to the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere by glowing accordingly. The dress is powered by an Arduino Lilypad ...
  6 days ago

• 7 Eco-Chic Vegan Gifts With a Conscience

  
  INHABITAT — Authority: 726
  This holiday, it’s easier than ever to give green gifts that your family and friends will love without weighing down your conscience! From smart faux leather bags to recycled silver animal-themed pendants to boldly printed wallets , no animals were harmed in the making of any of the snazzy suggestions in our ...
  1 week ago

• Ecoist: Repurposed For a Purpose + Save 10%

  
  Your Daily Thread — Authority: 126
  We have lots of childhood memories of origami and paper crafts – so maybe that’s why Ecoist’s colorful handbags are so appealingly whimsical.  But these Ecoist bags aren’t just novel, they’re also eco-conscious.  Ecoist works with packaged goods companies such as Coca-Cola, Disney, Mars, Frito Lay and ...
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  material concern — Authority: 132
  CURATORIAL skinny blazer at Urban Outfitters… online here .
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• Giving Green: Your Holiday Guide

  
  That Black Girl Site — Authority: 136
  This year was rife with chatter about Cap and Trade, summits in Copenhagen and reducing our carbon footprints. You didn’t have to be Al Gore’s closest ace to realize that going green(er) had evolved into a national discussion as it permeated our cultural consciousness. “Eco” this, “Organic” that. Even ...
  1 week ago

• MamaGreen Outdoor Furniture Opens Australian Showroom

  
  Eco-Friendly Tips — Authority: 501
  MamaGreen has finally come to Australia with a brand new outdoor furniture showroom in Newtown, Sydney. Now open to the public, key elements of the Belgian designer range are on display and beckon visitors to sit on, lounge in, and experience MamaGreen. With a focus on eco-chic design, MamaGreen begun in 2001 with two ...
  1 week ago

• ecoist: have a coke handbag and a smile

  
  The Alternative Consumer — Authority: 530
  Eco fashion handbag maker, Ecoist just launched their new Coke collection of kitschy handbags in sustainable styles.  The Limited Edition collection is upcycled from overrun and discontinued Diet Coke, Coke Zero and Diet Cherry Coke bottle labels.  Prices range from $22 to $98 for The Skinny, (at right).  Good to ...
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• Green Eyed Monster Turns Hand Me Down Sneakers into Works of Art

  
  Inhabitots — Authority: 561
  Every parent knows that kids outgrow their sneakers so quickly! Sometimes it seems like they only wear them for a few months before they need a bigger size! Smart parents know that these short-lived shoes don’t have to go to the dump. The local thrift shop will be happy to take them, or, even better, a younger ...
  1 week ago

• A care tag for our planet: Levi’s and Goodwill partner to save the planet

  
  Green Cotton — Authority: 103
  Levi’s is revising their care tag to advise people to wash in cold water, line dry when possible and donate used jeans to Goodwill. This new initiative aims to put billions of pounds of unwanted clothing to good use instead of into landfill.This partnership was reached through shared values held by each ...
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• 5 Awesome Projects Made From Scrabble Tiles On Craftster!

  
  Planet Green — Authority: 621
  Five new Green projects from Craftster: How to Make Five Awesome Projects from Scrabble Tiles.
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• Ser Orgánico y su propuesta navideña

  
  Quinta trends — Authority: 586
  Buscar regalos de navidad originales y en sintonía con la moda sustentable puede ser tan complicado como encontrar una aguja en un pajar. No obstante, la marca Ser Orgánico tiene productos nos propone delicados enteritos para bebés, que sin duda, sorprenderán en esta Navidad. Los invito a conocerlos. ...
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• Procrastination Station :: Online Eco Natural Organic Shops BY STATE - To Help You Get Your Gifts Faster!

  
  Fig+Sage — Authority: 103
  I admit that sometimes when the task is daunting or other things get in the way, the task at hand can take a back seat.  This year our families (on both sides) decided to do Christmas gifts for... {This is a content summary. For full post, images, links and more visit www.figandsage.com.}
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• Haute Hemp: Disco Dress by Sust

  
  sfindiefashion.com — Authority: 127
  We’re enamored of the 100 percent hemp, garment dyed Disco Dress by Redwood City-based label Sust . With a flattering silhouette inspired by the 70’s, this sleek and simple California-made number from designers Tristan Gribbin and Marion McKee does eco-friendly in a most stylish way. Ruching along one side ...
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• What is the Impact of Sustainable Fashion?

  
  Style Gourmand — Authority: 109
  The Fashion Summit is taking place in Copenhagen this week along with the Global Climate Change talks and is organized by the Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical (NICE), an organization dedicated to more sustainable business practices in fashion. The summit features fashion shows from sustainable designers, as well as ...
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  Style Gourmand — Authority: 109
  “ The current interest in the environment is a good thing. The best way to make a contribution in fashion is to promote the idea that a fundamental interest in preserving the environment is itself fashionable.” Giorgio Armani
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