Green Fashion
Emma Watson Goes Green with New Line
What: Emma Watson recently joshed about celebrity fashion lines - saying she would never do one for the sake of her ego, but would be up to doing it for the sake of the environment or some other worthy cause. Well, the folks over at People Tree (a pro-fair trade retailer) must have overheard. Because Emma Watson and People Tree are now working together on a collection that will debut February 2010. Young 20-somethings should be most excited about the line, which will feature jersey t-shirts, dresses, and other knitwear made with them in mind. Of course, all of the clothes will consist of 100% cotton and will be made by fair-trade artisans.
What They Say:
Emma has utilized her love of fashion, great personal style and young perspective to help develop a range that will bring Fair Trade and organic fashion to a new audience.
What We Say: Think Julia Stiles will come with another parody video on the topic of eco-friendly fashion now? We’ll hold our tongue until we find out how much these “fair-trade” pieces will cost…
Eco-Friendly Banana Republic Line On Sale Now
What: Banana Republic has just launched a green/eco-friendly/(insert buzz word here) line at its factory stores. The collection features cardigans, tank tops, polo shirts, graphic tees, and other apparel - all made with “sustainable fibers,” or organic and recycled cotton, and all featuring a new Green Elephant logo.
What We Say: We’re not terribly impressed with the BR’s first take at this. The tanks pictured here will go for about $16.99 each (ouch) and they’re as simple as it gets. Like, Wal-Mart been doing an organic/eco friendly line for years now. There are some other slightly more interesting options, especially for guys who like pictures of random stuff on their shirts. But really, this is for the hardcore tree huggers - no problem with that - and for those who want to be able to literally point to evidence that they care about the environment ( “Look at me; I’m wearing a Green Elephant logo!”). We hope it takes off, though, because we’d love to see a major retailer like BR get really creative about eco-friendly clothes. And hey, one step at a time, right? If you’re using fashion to promote good old Mother Earth, you’re probably on the right track.
If you’ve been to a Banana Republic factory store of late, let us know your thoughts on this new line.
H&M Going Green, Again
This spring, H&M is debuting a line of clothes partially made from recycled plastic bottles. This is not the first “green” move the retailer has made; it just recently announced a spring lineup of reasonably priced organic clothing.
H&M, who also partners with UNICEF, is launching the collection just in time for Earth Day (April 22nd). No word yet on the specifics but in the meantime, fashionistas who are both environmentally and budget conscious can dress themselves from head to toe in biodegradable material.
Best Green Fashion on a Budget: Reader Advice
Green fashion and budget shopping—two phrases that don’t seem to go together easily. Finding green, or organic, or eco-friendly, clothing to begin with isn’t easy—but finding it without a gasp-inducing pricetag? Well, we’re just about stumped. Urban Outfitters has their Urban Renewal line, which is made from re-purposed fabrics and materials, but we’re not convinced it’s truly budget ($48 for a Knit Halter? Not exactly cheap). So tell us—have you found a great source for green fashion on a budget? We really do want to know!
Green Shoes, Ecostiletto, and Scrabfaulous: The Budget Ecoist
The lowdown on the latest eco-friendly dish at The Budget Ecoist:
~ Have a passion for green fashion? Corso Como shoes might be just your thing—handcrafted footwear using natural materials, from a company dedicated to fair wages, ethical treatment, and fair working conditions. We call that fashion you can feel good about.
~ The Budget Ecoist takes a closer look at EcoStiletto, a website that aims to help you bring your footprint from “the size of an Ugg boot to the size of a Manolo”. They’re definitely speaking our language.
~ Recyling can be fun and creative, and here’s the proof: The Budget Ecoist gives us the lowdown on how to be Scrabfabulous with accessories made from re-purposed game pieces. Now why didn’t we think of that?
Want more eco-friendly tips? Check out The Budget Ecoist.
Green Suits, Dryerballs, and Organic Cotton: The Budget Ecoist
Check out the latest green posts from our new blog, The Budget Ecoist!
— We’ve already talked about the uber-trendy cut-out one piece bathing suit, but how about suits made out of recycled materials? Unfortunately, you won’t be seeing these on the runways yet, but going green is a move that the Earth (and your budget will appreciate). The Budget Ecoist introduced us to suits made out of repurposed plastic bottles, recycled fabrics, and more.
—Think dryer sheets are a waste? We do too, and that’s why we love The Budget Ecoist’s post on Nellie’s Dryerballs. They cut down on drying time of your clothes, and are much more cost effective! You don’t have to buy fabric softener or dryer sheets. Read about Paige’s tests and see for yourself.
—Green fashion. The term combines two great loves: being eco-friendly and looking great. Check out this compilation of pieces that YouDeserve, an online store full of eco-friendly, affordable fashion, offers up on their site. Dress head to toe in fabrics like organic cotton and bamboo. Yes, bamboo. YouDeserve is even having a sale right now.
Want more eco-friendly tips? Head to The Budget Ecoist!
Green Fashion, Holiday & Home: The Budget Ecoist
Check out what our new blog, The Budget Ecoist, has to offer by way of tips for a green wardrobe, green home, and a green (and fun) Fourth of July!
- Mandinez Mandala is a new line from designer Jivelle Callender. Learn about their organic cotton tees and totes as well as the inspiration behind the intricate and soulful designs on the pieces. These items are friendly both to the environment and to our wallets too—tees start at $28.
- The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate America, so check out these great tips to treat America’s environment well, too. Educate yourself about organic meat, charcoal and gas grills, recycling, and other important aspects of having an eco-friendly holiday. Translate these tips to your graduation and birthday celebrations this summer too, and you’re well on your way to partying like a Budget Ecoist.
- Etsy is a site to buy and sell anything handmade, and The Budget Ecoist discovered a great seller and her innovative merchandise. Case in point: an upcycled bowl made out of rolled up pages of Vogue. What is upcycling, you ask? You’ll have to read about it to find out.
Want more green, eco-friendly tips? Head to The Budget Ecoist now.
Green Fashion: Urban Outfitters’ Urban Renewal Clothing Moves Online
What:The Urban Renewal line, Urban Outfitters’ 20+ year old collection of unique clothing made from recycled fabrics, is now available online at UrbanOutfitters.com
What the fashion heads say: From fabsugar.com:
The collection is made up of totally one-of-a-kind pieces - each are handcrafted in Philadelphia from vintage, deadstock, and surplus materials sourced from rag mills around the world.
Buy it: @ Urban Outfitters.com
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