Eco Friendly and Fabulous…Fashion Goes Green

 

With the world becoming eco-friendly it was only a matter of time for the fashion industry to follow suit. Designers are doing their part to help the environment, by using recycled materials, pesticide free cotton, organic and sustainable fibers. Here is a spotlight on a few designers:

 

 

LINDA LOUDERMILK

Linda Loudermilk, the first designer to create a luxury+eco lifestyle brand has been coined the Vivienne “Westwood of eco” by Elle Magazine. Six years ago Linda began researching products that are sustainable and seeking out companies that create fibers without pesticides or other toxic processes. That sparked her creation of clothing made with fabrics of sasawashi, bamboo, sea cell, soya and other exotic self-sustaining plants. She proudly boasts the message: eco can be edgy, loud, fun, playful, feminine (or not) and hyper-cool. Visit lindaloudermilk.com

Linda Loudermilk Fall 2008

 

 

NATALIE PORTMAN

 

Natalie Portman, a vegetarian since age 8, noticed the conspicuous lack of animal-friendly footwear in the luxury designer marketplace. Té Casan, well-versed in recognizing and developing new talent, collaborated with Portman for her 100% vegan collection.

Beyond just lending her name to the collection, Portman worked closely with Té Casan throughout the entire development process to maintain consistent quality with an exceptional design aesthetic. Dazzling, playful and elegant, each shoe exudes the star’s own personal style – all with social consciousness. To that end Portman will donate 100% of her proceeds to various non-profit organizations dedicated to environmental preservation and animal rights.

Visit Te’Casan

 

 

 

 

GAP

Gap is now offering the new low rise organic boot cut jeans. Sustainable and stylish, it’s the updated original boot cut silhouette with the same flattering features just more sexy.

 

 

GYPSY 05

Gypsy 05 was established in the spring of 2005 by brother and sister Osi and Dotan Shoham who were born and raised in Israel. Dotan moved to LA and began working in the garment die industry while Osi stayed in Israel working in the field of advertising. Years later, Osi moved to the United States to join her brother on the west coast helping him at the die company. Gypsy 05 was born. What makes them unique is their collection features organic fabrics, low-impact dies and waterbased printing and the clothing has been seen on Hayden Panettierre, Miley Cyrus and Jessica Alba just to name a few.

Visit gypsy05.com

 

 

 

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