Green / Eco-friendly
All Natural Cosmetics
No artificial colors, preservatives, phthalates, or animal-based products are allowed on this site. There's also a cool ingredient-decoding tool.
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.
Amenity Home
Done up in subdued shades and crisp floral prints, the bedding and home wares from this e-tailer—owned by friends and graphic artists Nicole Chiala and Kristina de Corpo—hardly look as if they're made in an urban metropolis like L.A. Nature plays a huge role in the duo's designs: Only organic and sustainable materials are used for luxurious-looking offerings like alpaca throws, hand-screened linen pillows, and printed wall panels made of hemp.
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.
Arcadia Home
Each and every one of Arcadia Home's office and home accessories is artisan-made, and many are from sources as unlikely as littered plastic bags, cotton remnants, and 100 percent wool felt. We're coveting the lush-colored journals that look leather-bound—but are actually made of recycled cotton scraps.
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.
Beautorium
The go-to site for hard-to-find eco-European lines like Farfalla, Martina Gebhardt, and Saaf.
beautorium.com
beautorium.com
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.
