fashion
American Apparel [posted on April 11, 2006]
A longtime supporter of fair labor practices, American Apparel's Sustainable Edition is a selection of their most popular styles in 100% USDA certified organic cotton, with the same comfort and sex appeal as all American Apparel products. Look for the Sustainable Edition with the distinctive green contrast stitching, as well as "store exclusive" organic styles not available online or through wholesale. [American Apparel]
Hanna Andersson [posted on April 11, 2006]
Quality organic clothing inspired by Swedish heritage, Hanna Andersson makes duds for babies, kids, moms and families. Cute short johns for youngsters and long johns for big kids, and they're priced reasonably enough to get some for the whole brood; their expansive selection can help you outfit everyone in the family all year 'round. [Hanna Andersson]
Betty Belts [posted on April 11, 2006]
The unique belts and jewelry from Betty Belts are the perfect way to dress up any outfit. All of their stunning accessories are hand made, adding ocean appeal to your everyday life. Betty Belts is a serious community booster, sponsoring many surf and charity events and organizations and contributing to tsunami relief in addition to making environmentally and socially sustainable accessories. [Betty Belts]
Clothing of the American Mind [posted on April 11, 2006]
Feel as righteous as you look with Clothing of the American Mind. Dedicated to assisting forward-thinking organizations with their in-your-face messages, COTAM's t-shirts make a statement while simultaneously starting a dialogue of the real issues facing contemporary America. Not only are fair wages paid at all of suppliers, no animals or children are harmed in the making of our clothes. They are committed to bringing informed dissent back into vogue, figuratively and literally. [Clothing of the American Mind]
coolnotcruel [posted on April 11, 2006]
Styling the world of change, changing the world of style, coolnotcruel caters to the urban chic, fashion conscious, socially and environmentally responsible consumer. Their dedication to environmental responsibility begins with the materials used in our clothing and accessories: certified organic cotton, undyed Alpaca wool, silk, hemp, Tencel. Skilled craftspeople in the United States and abroad use these materials to make high quality clothing and accessories in a responsible, sweatshop-free environment. [coolnotcruel]
Cutter & Buck [posted on April 11, 2006]
A Seattle-based sportswear company, Cutter & Buck pioneered the use of organic cotton in apparel and were a founding member of SA8000, a social accountability platform. They are the exclusive apparel sponsor for professional golfer Annika Sorenstam, among others in the game, and pride themselves on professional, responsible sportswear for men and women. [Cutter & Buck]
Delano Collection [posted on April 11, 2006]
Delano Collection is the home of sustainable luxury lifestyle brands ranging from sophisticated apparel to furniture and homeware. Their products are created with the highest quality sustainable and organic materials - including bamboo, soy, organic cotton and organic wool. All of our pieces are designed and manufactured in the United States, and their constantly expanding collection of pieces is the culmination of style, social responsibility and eco-consciousness. [Delano Collection]
Drapeta [posted on April 11, 2006]
With roots in New York City culture, Drapeta shirts are designed on the principle that style and substance are not mutually exclusive, for the aesthetically conscious and are made from all natural fibers and ink; they operate under the idea that the primary purpose of a business should be to better the world, not to profit at expense of the world; to this end, they exercise socially and environmentally responsible business practices and give ten percent of our profit to non-profit organizations. [Drapeta]
Earth Speaks Organic Fashion [posted on April 11, 2006]
Exciting, honest, organically-made fashion that is friendly to the body, the planet and the budget, Earth Speaks combines modern practices with materials that help foster a healthy environment. Comfortable and elegant, their timeless styles are manufactured sweatshop-free, and they donate three percent of profits to organizations that promote peace, the environment and human rights. Earth Speaks is a lifestyle, not a trend, for people who practice consciousness as a way of life. [Earth Speaks]
Ecoganik [posted on April 11, 2006]
Presenting a fusion of fashion and eco-consciousness, Ecoganik designs for the contemporary woman who wants to look young, hip and together, yet still planet-friendly. Using only certified organic or eco-friendly fabrics, Ecoganik is committed to promote the alternative cropping of organic, pesticide free and low impact dye fiber with their colorful, vibrant apparel. [Ecoganik]
Edun [posted on April 11, 2006]
Brainchild of Rogan Gregory, Bono and Ali Hewson, Edun aims to bring the issue of sustainable employment to the world of catwalks and high fashion. It's conscious consumerism, with a stylish twist. Edun uses locally-run factories in Africa, South America and India that have been personally inspected by the team and meet high ethical standards; by creating and encouraging reinvestment in the developing world, Edun hopes their business model will inspire others, and their clothing will inspire the world. [Edun]
Enamore [posted on April 11, 2006]
Enamore’s philosophy is to create beautiful clothing made from natural organic textiles and recycled fabrics. These fibres include hemp, cotton, silk and bamboo. Their aim is to become a part of the growing network supporting ethical business and organic farming around the world. Enamore's high-style, vintage-inspired women's wear is largely hand-made and is as classy as the business itself. [Enamore]
GreenKnickers [posted on April 11, 2006]
Undies with both an ecological and ethical foundation, both in meaning and in material substance, GreenKnickers is ultra-committed to social and environmental responsibility at every level. From the sourcing of their materials (mostly reused fabrics and garments) to their manufacturing (handled by a not-for-profit organization helping disadvantaged women to build careers) GreenKnickers uses the principals of natural sensuality, humour and communication to bring us the greenest knickers around. [GreenKnickers]
Headline Shirts [posted on April 11, 2006]
Creating provocative designs from themes in the news, Headline Shirts are all designed, stitched, printed and washed sweat-shop free on either American Apparel or The Apparel Agent shirts. Most of their shirts are printed with water-based ink; in addition to designing clothing, they also contribute a portion of each sale to progressive nonprofits. [Headline Shirts]
Loomstate [posted on April 10, 2006]
It doesn't get much hipper than Loomstate's 100% organic cotton denim. Designed for people who want responsible clothes and are committed to treading lightly on the earth, Rogan Gregory and Scott Hahn think sustainability is the way forward, and have a pair of the most comfortable jeans you've ever worn with your name on them to prove it. [Loomstate]
