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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• We Add Up Black Friday Coupon for 20% Off Organic Cotton Tees

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 142
  After enjoying your Thanksgiving feast, start your holiday shopping with a special treat from We Add Up . Now thru November 30th, get 20% off your order. Use coupon code Thanksgreening at checkout to get the discount. We Add Up offers organic cotton tee shirts that literally add you to the count of people ...
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• bookBags – a different take on book bags

  
  The Alternative Consumer — Authority: 526
  At the crossroads of law books and recycling, you’ll find the genesis of bookBags.Founded by law librarian Kathy Kelly, bookBags are handcrafted by upcycling beautiful leather book covers — giving outdated reference books a second life.  In the process, 7000 pounds of paper have been recycled so far this year.I ...
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• The Snaefell Hybrid

  
  Eco-Friendly Tips — Authority: 520
  I would have never imagined combining a motorcycle with a car. To the extent of being a hybrid even made it more interesting.  I was really thrilled to even want to see it in person, it might be even better. The Hybrid Car can leave you breathless and it fully understood Mother Earth’s concept of green ...
  2 days ago

• Eco Fashion: Flare LED dress illuminates your walk with wind energy

  
  Ecofriend — Authority: 129
  Eco Factor: LED-equipped dress harnesses wind energy for power. The lightweight and energy-efficient credentials of LEDs have made designers think of countless application areas. Dutch Designer Stijn Ossevoort believes that in addition to illuminating your home in an efficient manner, LEDs can also be used to add ...
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• Sarah Donegan Beau Bag 25% Off on Black Friday at Nimli

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 142
  Sarah Donegan Beau Bag Hessian made, look ever so feminine for any occasion with this cute little bag. Hand dyed, eco-kind jute hessian, opulent vintage textile lining with an inner telephone pocket. Available in Berry (pictured) and Black for $130. If you shop at Nimli on Black Friday you can get this bag ...
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• Terra Trendz gives us a discount!

  
  Seed & Sew — Authority: 412
  Our friends at Terra Trendz love us so much that they’re giving Seed & Sew ’s readers a 15% discount on everything on their site. For example, this fair-trade raffia clutch by Mad Imports is already discounted $15 on the site – you get 15% more. Or their super cute “Woof” and “Meow” ...
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• Terra Trendz gives us a discount!

  
  Seed & Sew — Authority: 412
  Our friends at Terra Trendz love us so much that they’re giving Seed & Sew ’s readers a 15% discount on everything on their site. For example, this fair-trade raffia clutch by Mad Imports is already discounted $15 on the site – you get 15% more. Or their super cute “Woof” and “Meow” ...
  2 days ago

• Stewart+Brown 2nd Annual Online Sample Sale Is Tomorrow, Tuesday November 24th!

  
  Fig+Sage — Authority: 119
  OverviewOur online sample sale offers our loyal customers a chance to buy our sales samples for a one time, incredible deal.How it WorksFrom Tuesday, November 24 at 10:00am PST to Wednesday,... {This is a content summary. For full post, images, links and more visit www.figandsage.com.}
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• Eco-Friendly Black Friday Deals & Giveaways!

  
  Green Grechen Eco-Friendly Fashion and Shopping Online — Authority: 125
  Over at my other site, grechenscodes.com, I’ve put together a Black Friday/Cyber Monday discounts & giveaways event full of great discounts from independent online boutiques & designers to help you save money & support indie design at the same time! Please check over there for the full list of coupons ...
  3 days ago

• west coast eco fashion – cali green clothing

  
  The Alternative Consumer — Authority: 526
  If you’re a proud California resident with a sense of eco-style or you just want to exhibit a love of all things “Cali” this may be the lifestyle apparel choice for you.   Cali Green uses low impact materials, like organic cotton and makes all their stuff right in Calif0rnia.The company store  is a little [...]
  3 days ago

• recycled bike tube with multi-font buckle

  
  The Alternative Consumer — Authority: 526
  Are you a person of words and letters?  If you are, this recycled bike tube belt with  pewter buckle featuring letterpress type may let you subtly announce your literary tendencies.  Created by Seattle’s Steel Toe Studio, this ec0 fashion accessory is vegan, recycled, waterproof and versatile.The buckle snap ...
  3 days ago

• Build Your Own Lego Dress!

  
  The Far Edge — Authority: 146
  " width="537" height="400" /> How cool would it be to be able to construct and reconstruct your clothing everyday according to your mood just like legos? Refinity’s “Fragmented” clothing lets you do just that with their colorful and customizable snap-on pieces that let you decide how long, short, wide or ...
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• Build Your Own Lego Dress!

  
  INHABITAT — Authority: 743
  " /> " title="refinity lego dress" width="537" height="400" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-72218" /> How cool would it be to be able to construct and reconstruct your clothing everyday according to your mood just like legos? Refinity’s “Fragmented” clothing lets you do just that with their ...
  4 days ago

• pre-worn tees become eco panties

  
  The Alternative Consumer — Authority: 526
  It’s always a kick to find recycled or upcycled items that have found new life and expression in another form.  In this case, pre-worn t-shirts are re-born as eye-catching eco-panties, for those with a hankering to draw a little attention to their region downunder.If you have some old t-shirts and you know someone ...
  5 days ago

• Upcycled Plastic Bag Bangle Bracelet

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 142
  Plastic Bag Bangles for $44 These cute and chunky bangles add a little color to any outfit. Textured look is created from the wound up plastic bags. The “upcycled” design helps keep plastic bags out of the waste stream. Made in NYC and created from Vintage Bangles and used Plastic Bags. Available in Black, ...
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• Bungalow360 Lucille Peace Vegan Messenger Bag

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 142
  Bungalow360 Lucille Peace Vegan Messenger Bag for $29 This daily messenger bag is ready when you are! Featuring an adjustable single strap, three interior pockets for your personal electronics, and a magnetic snap closure, this medium-sized bag gives you enough room for all that you need without slowing you ...
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• EarthTalk: Fashions Footprint

  
  Green Parent Chicago — Authority: 115
  Dear EarthTalk : Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the environment. -- Tan Cheng Li, Malaysia According to the non-profit Earth Pledge, today some 8,000 synthetic chemicals are used throughout the world to turn raw ...
  1 week ago

• Recycled Sweaters Made into Coates by Katwise

  
  Great Green Goods - Shopping the Eco-friendly Way! — Authority: 115
  We’ve featured the crazy girl (and we mean that as a compliment!) Katwise before, but the photos on her site are so much better these days! And these coats are out of this world!! Everything she makes is from recycled materials ....but she makes them look so darn pretty! You have to watch her site like a hawk to ...
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• Sodafine featured on NBC as part of "Green Week"!

  
  sodafine — Authority: 112
  View more news videos at: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video.
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• Chicago Fashion Week: Behind the Scenes!

  
  Smart. Sustainable. Style. — Authority: 100
  Ever wonder what goes on backstage at a fashion week runway show? Last month, Mountains of the Moon showed our spring 2010 collection at both Portland and Chicago Fashion Weeks. The Chicago show, Vert Couture, was the finale event of the week and showcased all sustainable designers. Take a behind the scenes stroll ...
  1 week ago

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