eco-fashion

International Eco-Chic: Organic Stereo

June 23, 2008

My favorite part of this “job,” is finding out about new designers/boutiques and doing my small part to help them grow. Over the years since I launched Grechen’s Closet, I’ve exposed hundreds of new designers to the “world” and I like to feel like I’ve had some hand in their success. Hey, every little bit [...]

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International Eco-Chic: Muso Koroni Vegan Boutique

June 23, 2008

I must admit, I had no idea there weren’t any 100% vegan boutiques in Austria until Jasmin e-mailed me to tell me that she’d launched the first (I love entrepreneurship!!). Her boutique, Muso Koroni, is Austria’s first 100% vegan boutique (even the models are vegans!!) and carries brands like Perfectly Imperfect, Matt & Natt, and [...]

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Review: Doie Designs Bamboo Dress

June 16, 2008

If you’ve never worn bamboo before, it can take a little getting used to, but I love it. I have a several-year old bamboo t-shirt I have worn to death, and I find bamboo to be incredibly soft and comfortable. It’s generally thicker and heavier than cotton – this dress is actually “heavy,” relatively speaking, [...]

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Review: Sustainable Collective Organic Cotton

June 8, 2008

Another fabulous new eco-friendly designer is Sustainable Collective by Convoy Apparel. Sustainable produces more “avant garde” pieces than many other earth-friendly designers, and I think there is a definite need for that; they appeal to the more fashion-forward “environista” with their unique take on the hoodie, versatile vests, rocker-chic tees, and much more. I was [...]

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Review: Beth Springer Eco-vertible Bag

June 3, 2008

I am so excited to review one of Beth Springer’s eco-chic handbags! I’ve been a fan of her line for quite some time, and now that I have an Ecovertible bag, I’m an even BIGGER fan! The Ecovertible bag is made from suede and reclaimed leather “bits,” it’s also lined in organic hemp linen. The [...]

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Review: Rogan for Target

June 3, 2008

In case you’ve been stuck under a rock (or thinking about something other than fashion or shopping…), Target launched their new Go International Designer collection by Rogan Gregory yesterday. I normally DO NOT get excited at all about these collections; they are usually too “juvenile” for my taste, and never fit me correctly. But I [...]

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Review: SPUN Organic Cotton Tops

June 3, 2008

This is my new favorite top. Seriously. I received a fabulous package of goodies from new eco-friendly designer, SPUN, last night, and I can already tell this top is going to be a staple in my closet. The fit is perfect – it flares out a bit at the hip, but isn’t boxy at all. [...]

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Outfit: Eco-Chic Day 1

June 2, 2008

As part of “Eco-Chic Month” on Grechen’s Closet, I’ll be modeling/wearing at least one eco-friendly item in each outfit of the day this month. I’ve been trying to “green” my closet one item at a time, and can’t wait to show you all my finds! As I’ve tried to show this year on Grechen’s Closet, [...]

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Eco-Chic Manifesto

April 30, 2008

I have to be honest, I’ve felt a little conflicted recently as a result of my desire to feature more earth-friendly fashion items; shouldn’t we all be trying to consume a little less, instead of more? Especially today, Earth Day, I posted so many coupon codes for eco-friendly online retailers encouraging us to buy more [...]

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Eco-Chic: FIN at Equita

April 6, 2008

You can’t throw a stone (or click a link) these days without hitting a new environmentally friendly, organic cotton, bamboo, ethical, etc., clothing line. Many “mainstream” lines and stores are coming out with organic counterparts (like Banana Republic), and all-new designers are popping up here and there, Like Rashida Jone’s (from The Office) Laloo line. [...]

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Canadian Eco-Chic: Nicole Bridger

March 5, 2008

I love this awesome organic cotton dress by Canadian designer, Nicole Bridger, winner of Generation-Next, the best new designer competition of BC Fashion Week. Available at Fashion Forward Canada, which is an online fashion boutique dedicated to finding emerging indie fashion. It includes a collective of designers and artisans passionate about the Canadian fashion industry [...]

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Review: Loyale Organic Cotton Jacket

February 1, 2008

If you’ve been reading Grechen’s Closet lately, you’ve probably noticed that I’ve focused a lot of attention on “Eco-Chic” and ethical shopping. I’ve been following many of the online pioneers of eco-friendly fashion (both designers and boutiques) for the last several years, and am so pleased to see the niche getting attention and the designers [...]

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Skin and Threads – Organic Basics

December 5, 2007

I love this new line of organic and natural fabric basics by Skin and Threads available at Goldyn. This cardigan is so thin, but made of 100% wool, only $150, AND is available in sizes up to an XL!! About Skin and Threads: Australia’s own Skin and Threads is a range of edgy designer basics [...]

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Stewart + Brown Eco-Tote

June 25, 2007

You know how much I adore a scrumptious leather handbag, but there are times I just want to carry a bag I can throw around and not worry about. I’m a huge fan of just about everything from eco-pioneers Stewart+Brown, and this bag is no exception.