eco-friendly fashion
Latest stories
More stories
-
465 Views4 Comments
in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionWhat does sustainable fashion really mean?
Sustainable fashion can be qualified as such through a variety of different means; overall, it involves looking at the garment’s life cycle. Even then, it means different things to different people, since we all prioritize different facets of clothing manufacturing. The goal of sustainable fashion is to bring environmentalism and social responsibility into the […] More
-
961 Views5 Comments
in Celebrity Style, Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionTop 11 Sustainable Fashion Brands for Eco-friendly Style
Sustainable fashion has a bad reputation for being boring and downright dowdy sometimes, so thankfully there are sustainable fashion brands out there trying to change that! More
-
415 Views
in DIY Fashion, Summer, Sustainable Fashion, Uncategorized8 Summer Fashion Trends, Done Sustainably
Stay on-trend without giving up your ethical fashion ideals. Here’s how to do the best summer fashion trends sustainably. More
-
189 Views
in Sponsored PostEco-friendly Fashion at its Best: Indigo Summer 2015
While there’s no doubt eco-friendly fashion is a growing movement, it can still be a challenge to find eco-conscious clothing. Hopefully this changes in summer 2015, with the launch of Indigo clothing’s Statement Collection. More
-
280 Views
in Celebrity Style, Designers + Brands, Feelgood News, Sustainable FashionForbes’ 30 Under 30 Keeps an Eye on Sustainable Fashion
Earlier this month, Forbes released the 2015 30 Under 30 listing, which included several eco- and ethically-minded fashion-folk. More
-
228 Views
in Events, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledFareFashion: BIG Green Week Launch Party!
Join FareShare South West and Bristol Fairtrade for a gala evening of eco-fashion, eco-food, music, recycling and sustainability to officially launch this years sold-out BIG Green Week Festival. More
-
74 Views1 Comment
in Designers + Brands, Summer5 Must-Have Ethical Summer Dresses
Whether you’re spending the day playing in the sun, or putting your heels on for a warm night out on the town, we’ve got you covered with our top five ethical fashion picks for summer. More
-
225 Views1 Comment
in Sustainable FashionModavanti: Changing the World Through Sustainable Fashion
Two weeks ago, we had a delightful lunch in Brooklyn with David Dietz, the founder of the newly launched online retailer Modavanti. Italian for “fashion forward,” Modavanti is an online retailer for high-end sustainable fashion. In our Q&A with David, he shares the vision for his new platform – and what we can expect Modavanti to bring to high-end sustainable fashion. More
-
138 Views1 Comment
in UncategorizedWhat is Ethical Fashion? A Conversation with Ariel Azoff
FGS sits down with ethical fashion entrepreneur Ariel Azoff to find out more about about what can help our readers find brands and designers that are holistically sustainable. More
-
101 Views2 Comments
in Materials, Sustainable Fashion3 Ways London’s Ethical Fashion Forum Can Serve as your Holiday Gift Guide:
Searching for that perfect sweater for your mother, or those great shoes for your sister – all while trying to support ethical fashion? The Ethical Fashion Forum rates ethical criteria according to 28 different unique categories, and rates each brand, designer and shop in their database accordingly. The categories range from animal friendly, biodiversity and carbon neutral to supporting communities, supporting women and fair trade cotton, among others. More
-
451 Views
in EventsEvent: Sustainable Practices in the Age of Fast Fashion
The fashion industry is a multibillion dollar business. Americans alone purchase over 20 billion garments a year. How can our consumer awareness of dwindling resources and increased consumption shift our purchasing power to sustainable solutions? More
-
1.2k Views
in Designers + Brands, Events, Sustainable FashionAddis Ababa: African Eco Fashion for Sustainable Development
The only thing better than sustainable development and eco fashion? Eco fashion designers working to support sustainable development. Thanks to Clairvoyant Marketing Agency, Origin Africa and In the Bag – this is exactly the kind of designer that this year’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week is highlighting on the Ethiopian runway. More
-
67 Views
in Accessories, Designers + Brands, EventsThe 1981 Jewelry Collection: Repurposed Toys and Bottle Caps
Timmery Turner says her 1981 jewelry line makes three statements: “I’m here. I’m fun. I’m bold.”
More than that, her pieces are made from items that aren’t usually recycled. Turner makes many of her pieces from toys, and other found objects. More
-
289 Views
in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionTanQ – One Tee, One Month, One Good Deed
Since its launch in September of 2010, the t-shirt design company TanQ has donated 100% of net profits to a different nonprofit organization each month. Founder Judy Tan chooses causes that she is passionate abouTanQ “do good feel good” tshirts t, as well as those she believes to be in the greatest need of help. The company often ties in with an organization’s annual fund-raising effort. Other times, they select a group based on immediate need. More
-
118 Views1 Comment
in Designers + Brands, Lingerie, Sustainable Fashion, UpcycledFeelgood Quickie: Eco Fashion from Rachel Mace
Model and designer Rachel Mace takes trashion to the next level with her Totally Trashed Fashion collection! More
-
60 Views1 Comment
in Accessories, Footwear, Sustainable FashionFeelgood Quickie: Vegan Boots from Arcopédico
Vegan shoe shopping can be a little bit tricky, and the downside of vegan shoes is that companies also replace leather with vinyl, which is a petroleum product. That’s why I was super-excited to learn about Arcopédico, a company that makes vegan boots with a focus on the eco-friendly! More
-
400 Views7 Comments
in Sustainable Fashion, Upcycled, Vintage + Classic StyleGarage Sale Tips: Finding Vintage Items at Garage Sales
You can find hidden treasures, vintage clothing and jewelry, and even valuable antiques by diligently attending yard or garage sales. More
-
284 Views3 Comments
in Designers + Brands, ReviewsOrganic Underwear and T-Shirts from Naia Rico
Does the name Naia Rico sound familiar? If you follow green designers, this International stylist is one to watch! More
-
92 Views1 Comment
in Accessories, Sustainable FashionRecycled Leather Handbags from ReFind Originals
While deciding what to wear this morning, why not accessorize with a leather handbag that is made of recycled materials? More
-
59 Views2 Comments
in Designers + Brands, Sustainable FashionTeam Tags: An Easy Way to Shop Eco on Etsy
If you’re ready to get your handmade shop on but want to find the most eco-friendly goods available, team tags make that super simple on Etsy! Here’s how: More
-
326 Views2 Comments
in Celebrity Style, Fall, Materials, Sustainable FashionRock Angelina Jolie's Leather Look, Minus the Guilt – Part I
Angelina Jolie knows how to rock a steamy leather look, but can eco-conscious fashionistas do the same without abandoning principle? Absolutely! In this 3-part series, learn where to find ethical leather options and how to put them together to create a hot fall ensemble. More