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Gaia Conceptions- Eco-Friendly Clothing for the Urban Nomad

Emily Konkler — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 22:19:39 +0000

Have you been painfully searching for garments that are versatile, comfortable, modern and playful while being extremely eco-friendly? Well, no worries, your search stops here. From the mind of designer Andrea Crouse comes Gaia Conceptions, a line inspired by her months spent in India and Amsterdam. Not only do her well-rounded garments capture all of the above attributes, Andrea’s main goal is to use only the best available fabric including local organic cotton, raw silk and hemp.

A Beautiful Emergence of the New Green Fashion Week Stars

Lucille Chi — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:05:55 +0000

Very recently we shared the green kick off for NY Fashion Week with the opening event hosted by BeEcoChic, that in my view has BeEcoMe a fabulous place to read up on resources. For more fashion week updates, see stunning eco-collective EKO LAB (collection snapshots shown below)

which Inhabitat predicted would become the hottest in eco chic this fall together with collaborative ekovaruhuset. The beautiful lines emerged on the runways this week.

What to Wear When Bare this Summer!

Lucille Chi — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 05:55:35 +0000

Hats! Try this hip California Rising ‘We Are One’ Hat (shown here) which features breathable hemp, soft brushed organic cotton jersey, canvas with locally grown, milled and knitted organic cotton all dyed with low impact dyes. California Rising is a member of 1% For the Planet. I also like this visor from the Sierra Club, simply white and all organic.
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Tees for Change

Lucille Chi — Wed, 21 May 2008 15:52:57 +0000

J’adore Tees For Change! TFC features completely organic and eco-friendly tees including positive messages. To make us smile, think in a lighthearted way, tread lightly on the planet and kindly care for our fellow beings.It is made clear that these sustainable tees on a mission “remind you to think positively and live your best life.”The fit feels luxuriously soft, super comfortable, and stylish. The feel good style is that the material is environmentally friendly and dyed with low-impact dyes. I have very sensitive skin so what a great way to treat myself while remaining sensitive to our outside environment and trying to help create one of harmony and wonder.

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