Some of you may have heard a rumor that our environment is dying rapidly and it's our job to save it. Well, unfortunately, this "rumor" is not a rumor at all. The Earth's finite resources are diminishing by the day with population growth, pollution, and global warming. Our planet is being pushed to its limits and will eventually become incapable of supporting human life unless action is taken to prevent this from happening.
As a result, small changes in our everyday lives can make a difference. I used to snicker each time my roommate, Erin, encouraged my friends and me to refrain from using plastic containers in the dining halls. I have come to recognize, however, that little things like this do make a difference in our environment. Apparently, so has the fashion community, which has typically been known to resist "going green."
"Green" has actually become a trend that all major fashion figures have finally agreed to follow, including the likes of Stella McCartney and Christian Dior. Despite the excitement that some of the key players in the fashion scene are becoming more environmentally conscious, many smaller labels have been eco-friendly for some time now. Hannah Nicole, creator and designer of the British clothing company Beaumont Organic, serves as a perfect example. Nicole's simple yet elegant attires are made with 100 percent organic cotton that is free of insecticides and pesticides. Blending fashion with environmental consciousness has even won Nicole an award for best organic textile product in the Soil Association Awards. She has also pledged to donate 1 percent of her annual profits to a poverty-stricken school in Taveuni, Fiji.
Another young and environmentally aware clothing brand is Stewart+Brown, which was started by an enthusiastic and unique couple named Karen Stewart and Howard Brown. Karen and Howard shaped this trendy and original organic clothing company by drawing on their personal experiences and appreciation for nature. They also donate a minimum of 1 percent of all sales to environmental and social welfare organizations that are non-profit and non-governmental.
Although minor, steps like these to aid the environment in its battle to survive are essential. Look out for other eco-friendly, stylish designers, such as Emily Katz, John Patrick Organic, Anna Cohen, and Ciel Ltd. By purchasing products from these and other environment-saving designers, you are not just "going green." You're "going green" in style.
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