Off the Mat, Into the WorldIn just the past 30 years, yoga has grown from being seen as a hippy-like hobby for bored housewives to a widely prescribed, physically and spiritually taxing experience that helps people of all background balance their lives. Embracing the specific yogic concept of ahimsa, or non-harming, Yoga, Tribe and Culture has created a clothing company that inspires others to
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Expressing the importance of eco-fashion to the general public is no easy task. The entire clothing industry is often seen as flagrant and a secondary part of life - something that we have to be a part of in our society, but many would rather do without.
For the fourth episode of their Big Ideas For A Small Planet series, the Sundance Channel takes on the challenging topic
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Timeless, honest-to-goodness quality; sounds pretty simply, no? Nowadays, finding well-made garments that don't wear out or fade after a few cycles in the wash is harder than ever. Thankfully, brands like Vancouver's HTnaturals are available to solve that pesky problem. The leading provider of sustainable, environmentally-friendly fibers and fabrics, the company has created custom garments for big names such as Aveda, Earth Justice, Greenpeace, HBO, Honda, Luna Bar, Sierra Club, [...]
By Victoria Everman •
February 22, 2007
AA's Organic Baby Rib Dog TWhether you choose to focus on their youth-based image or not, American Apparel sells some quality clothing. Made entirely in their Los Angeles factory, AA's collection continues to grow each season.
Launched a few years ago, their organic cotton line began with only a few tops for men and women. Since then, 21 of their classic styles have become available in some of
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By Victoria Everman •
February 15, 2007
Editor’s note: Please welcome our newester writer, Victoria E. Victoria is a writer, model and environmentalist, and will cover green fashion and apparel for Green Options on Thursdays.