bloggy action day! October 15, 2007

Today is blog action day and apparently something like 16,000 bloggers are blogging about things people can do to help the environment. If you read this blog, you’re already probably way beyond that. So, in deference to your green living ways, I pass along some great, green, fashion!

Note: these designers aren’t vegan per say, but some of their items are.

First, naturevsfuture. It’s hard to find this stuff online but if you can track something down it’s worth it. I love the inventive sustainable fabrics (seaweed!) and the surprise angularities of these clothes. Fashion-forward but nothing too mad max.

Bahar Shahpar. I absolutely love the little dresses, skirts and even suits from this sustainable designer.  Hard to find outside of NYC but you can find some gorgeous goodies online.

Sworn Virgins makes dresses out of the softest bamboo. Bamboo? Soft? Oxymoron? Yes! No wait, no. It’s the softest, purtiest stuff out there and these dresses rival your comfiest pair of sweats, yet look absolutely hot!

And when it comes to the green ethic, remember buying local is a must so don’t forget about local boutiques that specialize in recycled clothing. Off the top of my head I think Velouria in Seattle, Olipom in Sacramento, Ahab Bowen in Dallas. You don’t need an excuse to go shopping at these places because this is known as ‘helping.’ You are helped by looking cute, supporting local small biz owners, clothes get recycled, carbon footprint is teensy…you get the picture.

Happy blog action day.