By Blythe Copeland | Tue Jul 7, 2009 12:17
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Buy Green: Women's Jeans
Slip on a pair of jeans made of organic cotton or bamboo denim, produced under Fair Trade conditions.
Coco Chanel may have made the little black dress an essential item in every woman's wardrobe, but her genius only covers half the battle: The rest of the time, you can't go wrong with denim. Whether your taste runs toward classic colors, modern shapes, dark rinses, or vintage washes, there's an eco-friendly option so perfect for herb-infused organic tops, sustainable-cotton sweaters, and silk blouses that we think even Coco would approve.
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Women's Slim Leg Jeans From Good Society
Why We Like It: Women's Slim Leg from Good Society in a medium rinse combine a shape and color that makes them versatile enough to wear while running weekend errands or dressing up for a night on the town.
Eco-Factor: Made of 98 percent organic cotton under Fair Trade guidelines and dyed with eco-friendly color, the jeans are part of Good Society's campaign to help the world; a portion of proceeds goes to international nonprofits.
Perfect Pair: For casual days, try a slip-on sneaker
Where: The Greenloop
How Much: $106
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Eugenia Jeans From Del Forte
Why We Like It: Del Forte's Eugenia jeans offer a chic, modern silhouette and black-dye rinse that make them the natural choice for any cocktail party, night on the town, or dress-down workday.
Eco-Factor: The made-in-the-USA Del Forte line is constructed with organic, sustainable cotton. The company also takes other green steps?like organizing a denim recycling program and offering pieces made from vintage pants as part of its Project Rejeaneration.
Perfect Pair: Eco-friendly metallic heels
Where: Gretchen and Grace
How Much: $140
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Harmony Jeans From Loomstate
Why We Like It: Harmony from Loomstate has a boot-cut shape and medium-rise cut that, along with the dark wash and perfectly-faded thighs and knees, flatter just about any body type.
Eco-Factor: It's not just that the finished product is made of organic cotton: Along the way, Loomstate works only with certified-sustainable partners, supports organic farming, and constructs pieces meant to last forever.
Perfect Pair: Dress it up with neutral heels
Where: Loomstate
How Much: $140
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Sabrina Sailor Pant Jeans From Kelly B
Why We Like It: The wide-leg Sabrina Sailor Pant by Kelly B is perfect camouflage for those of us who aren't exactly flattered by a skinny jean, while the button detail at the waist and flat-front pockets perfect the curves.
Eco-Factor: Kelly B Couture branches out from the organic cotton pack by making these jeans from 100 percent bamboo denim, and lining them with a blend of hemp and silk for extra comfort.
Perfect Pair: Flats or sandals from Summer Rayne Oakes' Payless line
Where: Nimli
How Much: $90 — On sale for $58 at time of publication.
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Monarch Jeans From Edun
Why We Like It: Jeans have had a passionate love affair with boots since the early cowboy days: which means every wardrobe needs a boot-cut pair like the Monarch by Edun. The classic five-pocket styling and low rise keep Monarch more city slicker than rural wrangler.
Eco-Factor: Edun produces its organic line (this pair of jeans is 98 percent organic cotton) while developing sustainable communities in countries including India, Peru, Tunisia, and Kenya.
Perfect Pair: Vegan boots from Stella McCartney
Where: Edun
How Much: $145
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