From Inspiration at a Buddhist Temple to a Boutique Near You Alice Huang Independent designer, Alice Huang has recently launched a line of handbags made from unique and authentic vintage kimonos.  Each handbag is hand crafted...

It all begins with Annie Leonard’s (The Story of Stuff) And, if you are not familiar with it, it is time to get uncomfortable for a minute. But, don’t let that keep you paralyzed from fashion. Fashion is taking shape to create closed-loop systems...

Apple in vintage Our good friend Apple Levy of TheGreenGirls.com has gone vintage!  Together with ADS Management, LLC, she and TheGreenGirls.com have launched VintageFirm.com, an online vintage fashion boutique. VintageFirm.com celebrates the timeless...

"Pulih" Laga Handbag I’ve not had the pleasure of owning a Laga handbag just yet, but I was so moved by the story of how they came to be that I couldn’t help but share. Roy & Louise van Broekhuizen Laga Handbags was started...

"Jenna" Magazine Bag Congrats to Kimberly (@winsome6), you’ve won the “Jenna” eco-chic fashion Magazine Bag from Urthbags.com! You will be contacted via email and/or Twitter, please respond within 48 hours to claim...

Summer Rayne Oakes Summer Rayne Oakes is certainly no stranger to the world of eco-fashion. As a world renowned model,  fashionista, and environmental activist, she is once again making waves with her newest venture – Source4Style.com.  Presently...

Ah, summer! This is the perfect season to add a piece of eco-fashion to your wardrobe with everyone from H&M to Target offering organic cotton t-shirt options. Dressing with ethics doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice aesthetics. Eco-fashion means...

UrthBags are hand-crafted from recycled materials by Fair Trade Women’s Organizations & Artisans – Purses Made with a Purpose! "Bridgette" Magazine Bag By owning an UrthBag, you are not only helping to protect our planet,...

To help you spread the message of peace, hope, love, and sustainability, we’re offering a new line of organic cotton t-shirts. The front of the shirt is emblazoned with a quote by some of the greatest thinkers in the world, and the back bears the...

Mexicali Blues features an abundant assortment of responsibly imported gifts, jewelry, accessories and apparel from around the world including a huge selection of tie-dyed items.  Check out items on sale over at Mexicali Blues like this recycled...

Juliane wearing ROSEL shrug Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with ROSEL designer Juliane Camposano and learned a bit about her passion for fashion and the environment.  Named for Camposano’s great-aunt, a fashion designer based in Berlin in...

Back in the day, a green t-shirt meant simply that a t-shirt was green in color.  Today, however, a green t-shirt means that a shirt is made with regard for the future – not just with tomorrow in mind. The New Treehugger A green t-shirt is made...

Leanne Hilgart Recently I had the pleasure of chatting with Leanne Hilgart, founder of Vaute Couture, a conscientious fashion house based in Chicago that specializes in high style, high performance fashion coats and outerwear using no animal derived...

It’s now summer and I have realized how challenging it can be finding stylish eco sandals. Many of them are over $100 or are built for rugged outdoor activities. I found 10 stylish and trendy shoes perfect for summer all under $100: 1. Gladiator...

EarthTalk® From the Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I know that purchasing organic crib sheets, mattresses and baby clothes is better for the environment—but do they make any difference in terms of the baby’s health? –...

To my knowledge, I’ve never owned a pair of 100% vegan shoes. I guess I thought most vegan and eco shoes looked like the TOMS style. TOM shoes are cute, fun and have a wonderful purpose which I greatly respect but they aren’t my style. I’m...