Green Options

Shown above is eco style maven Linda Loudermilk and one of her stunning designs. Part of her mission as a successful entrepreneur is to educate others on world water issues.

This is a quick reminder to drop by Clary Sage Organics this Thursday to meet Linda Loudermilk.

Below are more of her enchanting designs:

• What? Ms. Loudermilk will be at my favorite SF One Stop Eco Shop: Clary Sage Organics showcasing her lovely Fall and Holiday Collections!
• When? 6-8pm on Thursday, October 22nd
• Who? Linda Loudermilk, “Visionary couture and Eco-Designer, has been named by “W” Magazine as one of the top 20 innovators to watch. Coined as the “Vivienne Westwood of eco” by Elle Magazine.”

Check out these catwalk shots from Loudermilk fans.

Clary Sage says that Linda has spearheaded the creation of a new, luxury eco lifestyle, blowing old concepts of environmental living out of the water. Just look at these great examples.

See the new issue of Coco Eco Magazine online. This special anniversary issue features fantastic eco denim, a feature with Linda Loudermilk, green goddess tips, green drinks, intelligent and nutrient rich beauty finds as well as eco shopping guides. For instance check out the Coco Eco guide to New York on page 77.

Do you know a mom that is working hard to “create healthier environments for children and families”?  If so, Healthy Child Healthy World would like to honor her!  Take Part explains:

Our wonderful friends at Healthy Child Healthy World announced their first ever search for a “Mom on a Mission.” In October 2009, the Healthy Child benefit gala will honor one inspiring woman who is dedicated to creating “healthier and happier environments for children and families.” This amazing woman will be flown to LA for a luxurious and eco-friendly 2 night stay and be presented with the first ever Healthy Child Healthy World “Mom on a Mission” award.

Going green isn’t as difficult as it used to be with the array of vegetarian delights and eco-friendly products available on the market today, and environmentally-conscious clothing is becoming as popular as the fashions themselves. But M641 takes it one step further with a philosophical approach to designing clothes that are living, breathing representations of the spirit, passion, and friendship that created them.  For Ina and Subu, earth-minded fashion is about a lifestyle — not a trend — and the result is a stunning experience in heart couture. 

I had an opportunity to talk with Ina, one of the founders of M641, and learned more about the designs, the philosophy and the friendship that foster feel good fashions and plaid with a pulse.

It’s time for the Gorgeous & Green party next week! Put on by Global Green, this is sure to be the hottest eco event of the year.

WHEN: Tuesday Evening, December 2, 2008 ~

• 6:00 Reception
• 7:30 Cocktail Party
• 8:30 pm Eco-Chic Fashion Show (see designer list below)

WHERE: LEED-certified Bently Reserve, 301 Battery Street, San Francisco

WHO: The party fundraiser is hosted by Global Green which is the American Arm of Green Cross International (GCI). They are working to solve some of the greatest challenges facing humanity.

Rocking the world of traditional eco-apparel, Linda Loudermilk forgoes hemp for high fashion.  Referred to as the “Green Queen” and self-proclaimed “Earth Warrior”, she leads the high-end “green” fashion movement with her  meticulously created runway looks. This year her Fall collection is a mix of rocker chic and refined classics.   

With stringent fair trade practices and extensively researched textiles she trademarked the term “Luxury Eco” to describe her line before the concept was known to the masses.  Her pieces are created in Los Angeles with fabrics like seacell (seaweed bonded to wood pulp), sasawashi (Japanese leaves), bamboo and organic cotton.

Introducing her denim line last Spring, she was the first to bring sasawashi denim to the fashion marketplace.  Linda indicates that it takes one pound of pesticides to make one traditional pair of jeans and she was determined to introduce a better alternative.