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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Sustainability and styleability.. all together now!


So... you want to do your part to help the environment, to leave a lighter footprint on the planet? Yet still you want to do something for yourself while still looking good and remaining in high style... the solution lies in making the right choice for you and the environment by choosing pieces by the designers below (or others who use sustainable fibres, fabrics and eco friendly things)...




- Goodone, a label established in 2006 they use off cuts of jersey, knits and other recycled fabrics to create one off or mass produced designs of simple beauty. Visit their website to see how they recreate a t-shirt, it is very interesting! http://www.goodone.co.uk/



-Linda Loudermilk, this "green goddess" uses eco friendly fabrics such as bamboo, recycled polyester, hemp satin, seacell organic cotton and organic wool to create fantastic dresses! http://www.lindaloudermilk.com/



-Loomstate, for organic cotton and dyes in really great clothes www.loomstate.org



-Avita, named after "vita" meaning life, this label utilises recycled, organic and earth- friendly materials to create off-beat contemporary designs http://www.avitastyle.com/



-United bamboo, run by Miho Aoki and Thuy Pham their brand now encompasses many areas of the arts including fashion



- Katharine Hamnett, with campaigns like "clean up or die" and 'Free Burma" this designer is set on helping others and the environment http://www.katherinehamnett.com/



- Doie Designs, now incorporate bamboo and organic cotton and dyes into their simple ready to wear designs http://www.doiedesigns.com/



-Edun, created by Ali hewson and Bono this label aims to "build Africa as a viable source of production for fashion" visit www.edunonline.com













2 comments:

  1. i love that you posted this, its so amazing that there is so much eco friendly fashion out there:)

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  2. indeed there is! People just have to look a little harder sometimes.. :)

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