Online Eco Sourcebook: Fashion
Our comprehensive guide to the best earth-friendly sites for fashion.
Trunkshow
Block-printed bathing suits from Cameroon and hand-loomed organic blankets are top picks here.
Featured in the May 2010 issue.
Featured in the May 2010 issue.
White Apricot
Click through this aggregator of eco-centric bargains and coupon codes for big price breaks at a slate of other sites.
Featured in the May 2010 issue.
Featured in the May 2010 issue.
Green Is Black
Look for fashiony pieces by Nature vs Future and Edun, plus well-fitting basics from Nixxi and Deux FM.
Featured in the May 2010 issue.
Featured in the May 2010 issue.
Alternative Apparel
Already a Lucky favorite for its super-soft, faded tees, Alternative Apparel recently launched an earth-friendly line called Alternative Earth. Made from 100 percent organic cotton, the selection ranges from the company's trademark crisp white tees to the slouchy V-necks in its Eco-Heather collection.
Featured in the April 2009 issue.
Featured in the April 2009 issue.
Ananas Collection
These incredibly chic handbags and clutches are made from leather and abaca, a natural fiber taken from the trunk of a plant found in the Philippines. Though the line is constantly evolving—and new materials like coconut shells, mother-of-pearl shells, and wood have been added to the mix—the sleek geometric shapes and polished hardware are winningly constant.
Arcadia Boutique
The online portal of this Philadelphia boutique focuses on the kind of clothing that works—for an endless variety of occasions.
Featured in the April 2009 issue.
Featured in the April 2009 issue.
Banana Republic
Banana Republic's new Heritage for Women line is 90 percent environmentally sustainable, using bamboo fabrics, recycled packaging, and a clean-water denim finishing process—and the clothes, from silk button-downs and embroidered maxi dresses to ankle-cropped jeans, have the perfect polish (available online in April).
Featured in the April 2009 issue.
Featured in the April 2009 issue.
Beau Soleil
Designer Anne Salvatore Epstein, who previously designed for Marc Jacobs and Iisli, has applied her immense talents to Beau Soleil, a line of beautifully draped, elegant pieces—all with a focus on organic raw materials. Our top picks include an asymmetrical dress with little gold studs at the shoulder and the bestselling blue-and-white canvas tote.
Beklina
One of those rare sites that allow users to search wares by category—organic, sustainable, green, hemp, ethical, or made in the U.S. The graphic, printed shifts from Lina Rennell and plaid tunics by Loyale are standouts.
Featured in the April 2009 issue.
Featured in the April 2009 issue.
Beyond Skin
The enticing party shoes you'll find here—from patent lace-ups to scarlet round-toe pumps—are, incredibly, all made in an ethically responsible way. Using materials that run the gamut from hemp to faux felt, the East Sussex-based brand is doing its utmost to create a line that is both utterly chic and non-exploitative.
