By: Emily Easley
"TOMS Shoe" photo provided by www.pri.org
What we wear says a lot about us. Shoes, accessories, bags and clothes are now available in eco-friendly or recycled forms. It's now very popular and very chic to show off recycled garb.
Shoes. As a world of many styles, being able to find an environmentally friendly, and fashionable shoe is a serious challenge. Luckily, designers are out to save the world one foot at a time. Eco-friendly shoe designs have been popping up left and right.
TOMS Shoes, an eco-friendly shoe company, was formed around the idea of one for one. For every pair of TOMS shoes purchased, TOMS will donate a pair to a child in need. Since 2006 TOMS has given over 10,000 pairs to children in Argentina and 50,000 pairs in South Africa.
Accessories. "Recycled Bike Necklace" photo provided by www.recycledacc.com. Make a fashion statement with eco-friendly accessories. Belts, messenger bags, and purses are all being redesigned to fit the greener lifestyle so many Americans are attempting to achieve. Eco-friendly accessories available today:
- Recycled rubber fan belts
- Recycled state license plate purses
- Recycled state license plate cd/dvd cases
- Recycled bicycle chain jewelry
- Repurposed mosquito netting messenger bags
Bags. BYOB, bring your own bag, has become quite the fashion alert. Using a plastic grocery bag or paper shopping sack is now a major fashion faux pas. With a design to match anyone’s personality, this eco-friendly trend is not only affordable and easy, but fashionable as well.
Visit www.icegreen.ca and find the perfect bag to make your green fashion statement today. This site has tons a totes, available in many designs. With the variety available, you're bound to find a bag that fits your style.
Clothes. "Paper Dress" photo provided by www.sustainablestyle.org. In the world of fashion, what's old is new. Taking old clothes and turning them into trendy fashion is the new frontier. Stores like Buffalo Exchange, Red Light, and even Value Village are overshadowing haute couture designers these days.
Another fashion trend? Using recycled goods such as paper and plastic to make clothes. Carefully constructed, these clothes will inspire anyone to "go green" with their amazing elegance.
To browse, buy, or learn more about any of these fashion trends, visit one of the links listed below:
- Recycled Accessories
- Recycled Bike Accessories
- "Waste Couture: Environmental Impact of the Clothing Industry" - Liz Claudio
- Buffalo Exchange: New & Recycled Fashion
- Red Light: Vintage Clothing
- Reusable Shopping Bags
- TOMS Shoes
Liked the links on where to buy the products!
Posted by: Amy | 12/08/2008 at 06:53 AM