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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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “eco fashion”

• Congratulations to our Contest Winner!!

  
  Seed & Sew — Authority: 415
  Congratulations to Angela from San Francisco…the winner of Seed & Sew’s first contest ! We’re so excited to award her a $200 gift certificate to Novica.com for her heartwarming story about this real-life grandfather sweater. Hip hip hooray!!! Check out our True Stories page for some of the other ...
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• Documentary – Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags

  
  Green + Chic — Authority: 110
  New York City – The Garment Worker Photo by: Paul Lowry I recently saw a new documentary on the American garment industry called, Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags .  It goes into how the fashion/garment industry got started in America with New York City being at the center of it all, and where it is today. ...
  13 hours ago

• Junk Dunks: Upcycled Nike Sneakers Made From Metal Circuit Boards

  
  INHABITAT — Authority: 745
  When it comes to kicks, the rarer the better. And if you’re looking for originality, we guarantee you won’t find another pair quite like these upcycled junk-metal Jordans by artist Gabriel Dishaw . He whips metal and electronic scraps from old computers into crazy DIY shoe sculptures that will have any ...
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• Tara St. James’ Upcycled Zipper Jewelry Adds Zip to Your Wardrobe

  
  INHABITAT — Authority: 745
  Self proclaimed pack-rat and the design mastermind behind the eco-fashion line Study Tara St. James knows how to make upcycling look good. So we weren’t surprised to see that her latest endeavor takes something as mundane as old zippers and transforms them into objects of desire fit for the pages of Vogue ...
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• Be yourself X One million

  
  Victoire — Authority: 127
  Phew, finally! Weve got a moment to sit down and write to you about our big experience at the Fashion Cures a la Mode event. The past day has been our time to unpack and put everything back in order and then let out one big breath. Behind the scenes fashion is so fast paced and hectic as well as exhilarating and lucky ...
  2 days ago

• Green Glamour Pops Up in Silver Lake

  
  Your Daily Thread — Authority: 473
  Silver Lake can add a new eco-fashion boutique to its neighborhood listing—at least for a few days.  Online eco-show room and boutique Green With Glamour has launched a pop up shop off of Rowena in what use to be an ice cream shop. The pop up carries a mixed collection of eco-fashion designers like EcoSkin ...
  3 days ago

• Joe Boxer Women’s Eco Scoop Neck Sleep Tunic

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 140
  Joe Boxer Women’s Eco Scoop Neck Sleep Tunic for $10.49 (was $14.99) Sears has the Joe Boxer Women’s Eco Scoop Neck Sleep Tunic for $10.49. You and winky can dream of truly green world all night long in this extra-long sleep tee. A large recycle icon with a smiling winky in the middle decorates the front. ...
  4 days ago

• The Garden of Edun: The Necessity of Style and Voice in Sustainable Fashion

  
  TakePart Social Action Network — Authority: 623
  U2’s Bono and his wife Ali Hewson have launched a new collection for their eco-fashion line, Edun , which they founded in 2005. A percentage of proceeds from the new T-shirt collaboration with British lifestyle publication Dazed and Confused will benefit the charity War Child International , a global ...
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• Design Within Reach Eco Design Water Filter

  
  The Chic Ecologist — Authority: 112
  I do despise bottled water, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to drink artesian spring water. Lucky I came across this beautiful and elegant water pitcher by Design Within Reach (DWR). I do own a Pur water filter pitcher, but I have never liked all that plastic (and large disposable plastic water filters). DWR ...
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• treehugger hearts curatorial

  
  material concern — Authority: 127
  full article here . [IMG: http://materialconcern.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/curatorial-spring.jpg]
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• Green Chic Links of the Week

  
  Fashion Pulse Daily — Authority: 641
  The Fashionable Housewife fell in love with Retro Eco Friendly Reusable Steel Water Bottles from Olive Sandwich Co. Fashion Pulse Daily is beyond excited to team up with eco-chic site Green is Black for a Thieves Racerback Empire Dress giveaway - enter to win! Looking Sharp! is giving away two BeadforLife ...
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• busy week!

  
  material concern — Authority: 127
  check out gwg’s fantastic eco wares at their pop up party TO-nite!
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• Eco-fashion and Fair Trade event by Jute and Jackfruit

  
  Green Cotton — Authority: 99
  While October was officially Fair Trade month, Jute and Jackfruit is continuing to celebrate the cause by hosting an upcoming event that brings together several fair trade companies to delight and inform guests in the Cambridge area. On November 9th, they will host an eco-fashion and Fair Trade event in Cambridge, ...
  5 days ago

• Soy In Uranus

  
  In The Loop — Authority: 492
  Ummm…what can we say? Two Florida college students wanted to create an eco-friendly underwear line. Uranus Apparel produces boyshorts made from soy, hence the nickname “soyshorts.” Soy requires less water, is more durable, and dries more quickly than cotton. It’s also super soft which is great for, ya know. ...
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• Win this Thieves Racerback Empire Dress from Green is Black!

  
  Fashion Pulse Daily — Authority: 641
  We recently wrote about the incredibly chic, eco-conscious  Green is Black , and this week we’re proud to announce a giveaway with the site. We will be giving away one Thieves Racerback Empire Dress , which retails for $193.50 ! The lovely dress is made of hemp, lyocell, and includes a silk-screened side ...
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• Sustainable Eco Footwear

  
  Eco-Friendly Tips — Authority: 476
  I once heard that you need to have the best shoes because it takes you to different places. Shoes have always been in the generation to match with fashion and keep our feet clean. Going on a sustainable shoes are also one way to keep you updated with the environment. Mother earth will always appreciate [...]
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• City Girl in the Wilderness

  
  Smart. Sustainable. Style. — Authority: 91
  The day I graduated from college, I was finally able to give in to the wanderlust that had been brewing inside me since my relatively travel-less days growing up in Chicago. I did so by packing up my Ford Escort and trekking solo from Madison, WI to the tiny mountain town of Leadville, CO , where I spent a few ...
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• Shoes that Biodegrade, even in a Landfill?

  
  The Chic Ecologist — Authority: 112
  I was shocked, just as you might be after my last article on how long things take to biodegrade. It seems to be biodegrade month here on The Chic Ecologist, so I am very happy to be reporting on a company that has developed a way to allow their product to biodegrade in a non-compost [...]Related posts: Green Shoes ...
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• Eco Friendly Jute Bags

  
  Eco-Friendly Tips — Authority: 476
  I just love bags. It just happens that more companies are creating sustainable bags fro people to use. Mother Earth needs helps and it is one our duty to contribute. Buying eco friendly bags are one way to keeping Mother Earth happy. Jute Bags have different styles that are eco friendly. They differ in promotional ...
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• Keen Women’s Mt. Airy Lite Low Cut Organic Cotton Socks

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 140
  Keen Women’s Mt. Airy Lite Low Cut Organic Cotton Socks from $15.99/pair These moisture-wicking Dri-release ECO socks are made from a blend of recycled polyester and organic cotton to help keep feet comfortable and dry to prevent blisters. Unlike most socks, Keen socks feature a seamless toe construction under ...
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