Eco Fashion World

Some parts of the world are experiencing record low temps as Father Winter pays a visit. Other places are just getting a little dose of welcomed cooler weather. If you aren’t burrowed under a heap of blankets snowed in at your house, it’s the season to bundle up in layers before you go outside to brave the winter chill. On a warmer note, it’s the perfect time to take stock in the scores of eco winter coats waiting to wrap you up in cozy glam.

Short or long, tailored or relaxed fit, buttons or buckles, basic or high style, here is a winter wonderland dose of Haute Coats.

BEAUTIFUL SOUL

A perfectly unique layer to wear over your evening attire throughout this festive season, Beautiful Soul transforms vintage kimonos and saris into incredibly beautiful and delicate-looking wearable art. Upcycling already magnificent garments into ‘vintage with a futuristic twist’, Beautiful Soul coats are made to adorn the body and your life.

PRAIRIE UNDERGROUND

Another out of the ordinary collection of layering wear you cannot miss is by Prairie Underground. The truly interesting winter collection is comprised of cloak hoodies, both long and short, frocks with tie up closures, and a long double-breasted town coat with an oversized collar in magnificent colors. Using materials such as organic cotton and hemp, Prairie Underground represents a harmonious compilation of distinct style and sustainable materials. 

STEWART + BROWN

Stewart + Brown leans more toward classic styles with a huge concentration on knitwear and cashmere. Sustainable green fabrics include tencel gauze, hemp silk charmeuse, hemp jersey and linen, organic cotton and luxurious cashmere produced with fibers that have been hand-combed from the coats of cashmere goats in Mongolia. The owner/design duo brings qualities of artistic training including drawing, painting, and graphic design to the table. There is an obvious intensity to their joint creative passion as well a deep appreciation for aesthetic quality.

VAUTE COUTURE

A small vegan fashion house with a big heart, Vaute Couture’s

mission is to create and distribute great coats without harming life in any form. Soft but durable, heavy but super flowy, lined with a windproof material but not too bulky, and vegan but not just for vegans, Vaute Couture coats are just what the earth ordered.

JULESLIN

Versatility for an “on the move” lifestyle, Juleselin’s

signature Elin coat can be worn 6 different ways. Adaptable to the wearer’s needs, the coat transforms from protective hoodie to elegant oversized scarf collar coat, with or without accompanying tie wrapped around the waist any way you like. Intricate details such as graphic linings, decorative pockets and snap closures push Juleslin coats several degrees above exceptional.

HEMP HOOD LAMB

Balancing smoothly and perfectly between eco-friendly and cool, Hemp Hoodlamb continues to successfully offer winter wear for men and women that is comfortable and sustainable without sacrificing points in the cool factor category. Touting hemp as the strongest natural fiber on the planet, their winter coats speak for themselves. Check them out and you will see what the hype is all about.

HOLDEN OUTERWEAR FALL 2009

Last but not least, one of the most technologically advanced eco-friendly outdoor sports clothiers, Holden Outerwear offers winter jackets made of completely waterproof breathable materials without the harm caused by nylon and polyester. Their liners feature odor absorption and UV protective qualities and the company has introduced a 3 layer fabric which features c-change laminate made with certified earth friendly processes. Holden Outerwear makes jackets for men and women as well as other sturdy and stylish winter gear and accessories.

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