Eco Fashion World

Since the birth of civilization, jewelry has been a notable part of virtually every culture. You hold a piece of jewelry in your hand and admire the beauty of it. Do you contemplate where it came from? If your precious gems could talk, what would they tell you about their journey? It is something to think about. Historically, the mining associated with some of the most common materials utilized in the fabrication of jewelry, such as gold, silver and diamonds, is unethical and destructive to the earth and the lives of people. In search of a sustainable alternative without sacrificing beauty, talented artistry, innovation and progress have met with knowledge and the desire for a better future and the result is authentic, precious, and beautiful jewelry made of nuts and seeds.

Fall is traditionally defined by its colors: the browns, oranges and earth tones that reflect the changing seasons. However, this doesn’t mean that accessory collections can’t be both bright and bold. A mix of fall staples, as well as bright accent pieces, The Andean Collection’s fall 2009 jewelry line has utilized seeds such as açai, jabon, tagua (vegetable ivory) and huayruro to create everyday-wearable jewelry.

Now in store, the EDUN LIVE tees designed by super model Angela Lindvall noted for her green activities and her establishment of the non-profit organization the Collage Foundation. Lindvall’s t-shirt design is derived from her vision of the environment: “My shirt was created from the shadows of trees. Our shadow side is what sometimes pushes us to grow.”

Pamela Anderson might be better known for her bathing suits than her shoes, but the PETA activist will soon be launching a line of vegan shoes to complement Muse, the new eco-friendly collection by designer Richie Rich (formerly of Heatherette.)

Watch out Lacoste, there’s a new kid in town! The story behind Sébola started on the Seine riverbanks where founder and marathon runner Loïc Pollet got the idea during his daily run. Working in the fashion industry for many years, he wondered why sportswear wasn’t produced in an ethical manner. An instant thought became a business plan when marketing and internet expert Philippe de Cagny joined the project. Their collaboration has resulted in the newly launched Sébola web store.

Being an eco fashion label is no easy job and we’re sad when sometimes a star fades away. But one of our favorite outdoor brands has now resurected and is hopefully here to stay this time. With the help of Horny Toad Nau has fully reopened its business as unusual with a brand new website, innovative materials and a stylish collections. Their men's and women's product lines have been cut down to include only their favorite 69 styles. Nau sat down with lead designer Mark Galbraith to understand what products made the cut, and how scaling back doesn't mean creating less.

Doucette Duvall – the hip eco conscious label from NY – has recently been spotted on the likes of Sadie Frost and Rihanna. Of course, it’s not the first time that the label is donned by celebrities, just last summer three sexy dresses were chosen by über-stylist Patricia Fields for the Sex and the City movie.