ecoSkin Galena dress: $172 at ecoSkin Collections.
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Now that your collection of organic tee shirts is piled high (complete with gym-ready messages about saving the planet), it's time to take a peak at the more glamorous side of green...
Several eco fashion designers have upped the ante on gorgeous eco apparel. Cocktail parties, weddings, your high school reunion...clothing from these designers not only look great, they're instant conversation starters! And with these upscale designers, you'll look just as runway ready as non-green alternatives:
- ecoSkin Fashion designer Sandy Skinner combines eco-friendly luxury fabrics with a high design aesthetic. Her tools are hemp silk, bamboo, tencel and other gentle-on-the-earth fibers. Sandy's entire line of eco loveliness is produced in Los Angeles.
- Bahar Shapar fabrics include organic cotton, wool, sasawashi, tencel and seacell; fibers are evaluated by cultivation methods, processing, and finishing; vintage trims, natural buttons, and unbleached organic cotton linings are incorporated into most pieces. Bahar, and her line, are based out of New York.
- The Batallion Eco Conscious Couture Sisters Chrys Wong and Linda Wong offer upscale yet comfortable fashion including dresses, tops, and jackets made exclusively from bamboo and organic cotton. Battalion's focuses on tailored pieces with couture detailing and finishes.
Accessorize your glam new green look with a pair of Kathleen Plate's handmade stained glass earrings or a stunning piece of her recycled jewelry. Base out of Atlanta, Georgia, Smart Glass Jewelry offers a variety of eco elegance at a click.
More on Green Clothing:
How to Go Green: Wardrobe
Know Your Green Winter Coat Designers
How to Reuse Your Old Bridesmaid Dresses
Wear Bamboo Underwear—It's Comfy
Three Great Source Lists for Organic and Eco-Friendly Fabrics
Love green gadgets, fashion, and news? Get the latest from Planet Green's dynamic duo Suchin Pak and Daniel Sieberg on the G Word.
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