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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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  • Cleaning up China’s Fashion Industry: EcoChic Design Award 2012


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    Did you know that decisions made in design are responsible for 80-90% of a product’s environmental and economic costs [1] and that an estimated 80% of the environmental impact of that product is influenced by the designer? Were you aware that as much as 15% of fabric intended for clothing ends up on the cutting ...
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  • Hand-made Thursdays: Pretty Birdie


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    Stephanie Teague has been designing for her eco-fashion label Pretty Birdie since 2008 ( we featured her back in July 2009). Drawn to organic and sustainable fabrics, she also uses remnant and vintage pieces in her…
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  • Wear This, Not That: Siamese Dream vs Anthropologie


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  • ESPRIT Redresses into a New Eco Collection


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    Just in time for summer, ESPRIT is venturing into the realms of the recycled for their new sustainable collection featuring stylish T-shirts and denim pieces.  Launching in Hong Kong today, the collection was created by recycling their own manufacturing fabric off cuts; reducing textile waste, saving water and carbon ...
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  • 1st Mate


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    Steer your tot toward eco-style early on with the High Seas Snapsuit from Rare Device.
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  • Ethical Clothing Connecting you to the Artisan that Knits Your Sweater


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    MADE BY… Andean Artisans MADE BY… is a sweater/knits collection that is made by the local highland Artisans of Peru and dedicated to fair trade. Founder Semera Faroog studied at F.I.T. and worked for mass market brands, including a stint as sweater designer for Free People, before launching MADE BY… in ...
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  • On Trend: Nordic Summer


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    Dress for long summer days in Scandinavian-inspired pieces that are all about casual elegance and versatility. Inspired by that particular laid-back Scandinavian style, this look is all about simple, versatile basics that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion and time of day. A white dress, like this ...
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  • Wear This, Not That: Kali Clothing vs Tory Burch


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  • The 4 Dos of Clothing Swaps


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    Going green can be a bit tough on those who see grey every time they look into their closet. “All the clothes in the world, but not a thing to wear” is a problem faced by many.
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  • Hecho para ti: tienda virtual de diseño y artesanía chilena


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    En el ADN de Constanza Díaz -administradora de empresas y orfebre por opción- corre furioso el arte, la moda y el sentido emprendedor. La pérdida de su mamá orfebre y escultora , la motivó en 2008 a postular a un capital semilla de Sercotec y crear Hecho para ti , una tienda virtual de diseño y ...
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  • 10 Eco-Friendly and Vegan Flip-Flops for Summer!


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    Flip-flops are a summer staple that many of us will be spending the next three months in. But instead of purchasing some flimsy pair at the local mall this year, why not consider slipping your toes into an eco-friendly, vegan option instead? We’ve rounded up 10 eco-friendly flip-flops that use everything from ...
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  • Wear This, Not That: Etrican vs Urban Outfitters


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    Fashioning Change’s Wear This, Not Thats are interactive and fun to navigate. If you hover over the different product images, more details on the story behind the brand will be uncovered. Please upgrade your browser   In addition, when hovering above one of the featured fashionable items, you ...
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  • The NICE Consumer Project: Sustainable Fashion Consumption


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    The Danish Fashion Institute, BSR and Nordic Initiative Clean and Ethical (NICE) have conducted a series of consultations with fashion industry and trade experts, civil and government agencies to develop a list of “Actions to Enable Sustainable Fashion Consumption”. Published Wednesday 9th May, this document staes ...
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  • Handbags Made From Bottletops: Ethical and Stylish


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    While visiting Uganda in 2002, Cameron Saul discovered a wire frame handbag made by local craftspeople using recycled bottle tops. Struck by the idea that this could appeal to the haute couture market, he developed the bag with his father Roger Saul, the founder of Mulberry, and the Mulberry Bottletop Bag was born. A ...
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  • Fashioning Change’s Wear This, Not That: Indosole vs Lands End


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    We are thrilled to announce that EcoSalon will be featuring a daily “Wear This Not That” from our friends at Fashioning Change to keep you on a sustainable fashion track every day. Fashion with a conscience? We’re into it. Please upgrade your browser
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  • Veja: Sustainable and Ethical Fashion


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    Using organic cotton from agro-ecology initiatives in North Brazil, wild Amazonian rubber, and acacia tanned leather, Veja produces trainers and accessories which respect both the environment and workers’ rights, while also engaging with social rehabilitation projects in Europe. Leaving no stone unturned when it ...
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  • Gucci: Sustainable Luxury at its Finest


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    Gucci, one of the world’s most iconic Italian brands, is changing the face of fashion by showing us that luxury does not have to come at the expense of people and planet. Today I catch up with Rossella Ravagli, Gucci’s Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility Manager, who dishes the latest on sustainable ...
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  • Lady Gaga Wears Another “Meat Dress”, Tweets Photo Of Herself


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    Really, Lady Gaga? While we’re not surprised about Gaga’s second meat dress, which she proudly tweeted a photo of herself wearing while playing a show in Tokyo, we are disappointed. Hopefully she can think of another outrageous fashion statement to make with less of an ick factor next time, although we can’t ...
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  • IOU Project – great style, great story


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    The IOU Project prides itself on being one of the first labels to give eco-fashionistas a peek behind the label and share the entire design and production story with the buyer. IOU Project produces unique, handmade apparel based on fabrics…
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  • New Covet and Weekend Specials!


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    … New Arrivals! from … … Main photo: Silk Rose Print Blouse Modal Midi Dress in Slate ; Covet Shorts; Midi Dress in gold stripes See these and more exciting new arrivals from Montreal’s Covet at Not Just Pretty! Victoria Day Special: Selected styles ...
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