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With earth day behind us, and eco fashion week right around the corner here in Vancouver, I thought what better time than now to highlight some eco friendly fashions and designers.

 

Feral Childe. Van Allen Sheath. $295.00

Feral Childs. Day Coat in Tencel Linen. $395.00

FERAL CHILDE is a women's wear line created by designers Moriah Carlson and Alice Wu, who both carry a diploma in fine art. The duo uses materials such as cotton, hemp, tencel, cupro, linen and silk. The manufacturing is kept within the United States, and is based in Brooklyn and New York City. Once the lines are complete, the girls give any left over fabric to other independent designers, recycling factories, or crafters and schools. To find more information on these eco conscious designers visit their website listed below.

Loomstate. Organic V-Neck Tee. $40.00

Loomstate. SPF+CTY Tote. $20.00

"Quality is about sustainability. Sustainability starts with organic cotton."

 

LOOMSTATE is a company that is based around organic cotton. This includes but is not limited to the farmers who produce the cotton, the communities that help in the production, and the environment as a hole. Loomstate owns several cotton farms, as well as use some which are owned by other communities. These farms however, all have the same morals and commitments; soil security, farmer knowledge, and organic food potential. For more information on Loomstate please visit their website listed below.

 

Designs by Daniel Silverstein and Zero Waste



DANIEL SILVERSTEIN designer and ZERO WASTE enthusiast is a firm believer in using all the fabric you can, and keeping 'toss away' fabric to a minimum. Daniel Silverstein uses a unique form of drapery as to waste the least amount of fabric as possible, if any. "Spine” details and special embellishments wrap around the body to use the full yardage of fabric put into each piece." Daniel says.  For more information on Daniel Silverstein and Zero Waste please visit the site listed below.

elroy. aloe pant. $45.00



elroy. myrrh top.$40.00

ELROY is a brand that is known for luxurious but eco-friendly fashions with touches of femininity and fun. Elroy was created with "a story in mind". The brand supports fair trade markets in low income areas, and work hand in hand with small developing communities in Indonesia. "We at Elroy have a strong desire to make a difference, one garment at a time." To find more information and styles from Elroy please visit their site listed below.

The Podolls. Snack Anthracite Metallic High Top. $450.00

The Podolls. Uniform Shirt Chambray. $187.00

PODOLLS is a clothing company based out of San Francisco, and is based around the true love story of Josh Podoll and Lauren Berdell. The now Mr. and Mrs. joined forces when they realized they shared a passion and love for what they were both doing individually. The duo creates clothing that is committed to sustainability, handcrafted garments, and simple silhouettes. "local +Global = <3" . For more information on this lovely partnership and Podolls please visit the website on the link listed below.

These are just some of the many eco friendly companies and designers that are currently on the market, please take some time to look up some eco friendly fashions that may be in your community.
Remember a little extra goes a long way, and if we all do our part the lives of those working behind the factory doors may become a little better.

xo
K.

People and places in this blog:

http://www.feralchilde.com/pages/about-us
http://www.loomstate.org/about-loomstate
http://www.danielsilverstein.us/zero-waste/
http://elroyapparel.com/pages/content-preview-box-top
http://shopthepodolls.com/about/
Please also visit http://www.holtrenfrew.com/shop/en/holt/gifts-h-project for more items and information on eco friendly products.