Organic Fashions
The Eco-chic who seeks to live an environmentally sound life does so with style, attention, care and a closet full of organic, yet fashionable apparel. Yes, you really can be stylish and up to date with the latest organic fashions while avoiding garments which were made in a stew of toxic chemicals.
To say that the fashion industry is competitive is an understatement. Thankfully, this competition has extended to natural products as well, leading some clothing companies away from the usual industrial means of production to more healthful manufacturing. This new movement is also creating a new path for clothing designers across the globe. For the women who follow the latest trends, this is good news. They can now wear the latest styles while bringing attention to the problems facing our planet.
The idea of organic fashions goes far beyond the fibers which are used the create the clothing itself, but also involves using safe and environmentally sound practices in every aspect of manufacturing from the seed to department shelf.
Many people are choosing organic clothing, but more still wear clothes made from synthetic fibers like polyester and nylon; both of which are made from petrolatum and other non-renewable sources that deliver havoc on the environment. Our landfills are covered with piles of non-biodegradable items such as plastics and yes, your favorite polyester sweater.
Clothing made from synthetic fibers aren’t the only culprit of environmental damage, cotton for example, is drenched in pesticides risking the lives of cotton pickers and the surrounding Eco-systems. SO, what’s a girl to do is she wants to be green and stylish at the same time?
If you want to be a green fashionista, the first step is to seek out organic clothes made by green friendly designers such as Tierra Del Forte and Stella McCartney. Both these women take great pride in their green clothing lines. Another way to go green in the closet is by buying clothes made from natural fibers such as bamboo and hemp. You can also buy products made from recycled synthetic materials.
Shoes and accessories are also an important element in an Eco-chic’s fashion ensemble. Most shoes are made from plastics, resins and leather and are next to impossible to recycle. A growing number of companies are starting to manufacture footwear from recycled materials like seat belts, jeans and even bicycle tires. Companies doing this are Vegan Essentials, Terra Plana and Jade Planet among others.
You can find accessories with relative ease that can accentuate your green wardrobe such as jewelry made from natural twine such as hemp. You can also find pieces made from recycled gold and silver.
There are a lot of choices for organic, natural and recycled clothing which are available online. Many retailers are now offering these stylish products and the eco-chic no longer needs to sport a burlap dress of days gone by to be on top of the fashion trends. Organic Fashions are just a click away! For more info and products click on our Apparel Category and our Earth Friendly Category!
