Green Your Wardrobe With Ecouterre’s Jasmin Malik Chua

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Published on Feb 24, 2010 in Shop

Photo by buffaloheart

Jasmin Malik Chua is the managing editor of Ecouterre, a leading online magazine about the future of sustainable fashion. (Previously, Jasmin shuffled pixels at a little site called TreeHugger.) She enjoys good design, zombies, and the company of her one-year-old daughter, although not necessarily at the same time.

I’ll spare you the stale tripe about inconvenient truths and hemp-clad hippies. At Ecouterre, we believe that fashion, like any other product design, can be done in a better, smarter, and more environmentally and socially responsible, well, fashion. Here are some great green duds that are ready to gussy up your closet and set you on a slower, more mindful path.

The Birthday Romper pulls out all stops — who can resist the wingtip collar and ikat bloomers? Reifhaus uses environmentally friendly and mill-end fabrics wherever possible, but its well-constructed togs, which you’ll relish wearing season after season, distill the true essence of sustainability. $75.

Keep the thermostat down with a cozy wrap sweater, like this hoodie made from organic soy, which is popularly known as “vegetable cashmere” for its impossibly soft hand. By islanewyork, $90.

I’m a sucker for dresses with pockets. This strapless flannel dress, reconstructed from a men’s plaid shirt, is one part Laura Ingalls, one part Bridgette Bardot. By littleocean, $98.

The cowl neckline (refashioned from the sleeve of a men’s shirt!), delicate flutter sleeves, and cinched empire waist make this upcycled top the perfect throw-on-and-go statement piece. By supayana, $59.

Ooh-la-la, these comely underthings could melt ice caps! In the middle, an Alice in Wonderland-inspired negligee, handmade from repurposed lingerie, is strictly adults only. By buffaloheart, $49.

Another riff on the popular children’s classic (who isn’t a fan?), this whimsical necklace pulls together a vintage Art Deco book locket, vintage white rabbit and pocket-watch charms, and a brass chain. By japonicas, $35.

Spiff up any look in a jiff with this comely ruffled collar, composed of 100 percent reclaimed wool. And this beaut is a twofer: unsnap the buttons and it turns into an artfully structured scarf. By peekoapparel, $45.

As a mom, I can’t make a quick grocery run without arming myself to the teeth with baby paraphernalia, so big, roomy carryalls that don’t scream “diaper bag” are a boon. This vegan, organic weekender has room for everything — and then some. By pansymaiden, $118.

Bad hair days don’t stand a chance with this flapper-esque felted wool cloche that manages to be bold and demure at the same time. By yellowfield7, $165.

This bow-topped purse is for Yuka Yoneda, our amazing senior editor with a yen for all things beribboned. Made in Scotland from herringbone tweed, which was dyed, spun and woven locally by hand, the bag packs a hidden punch of color with its hot pink silk lining. By breagha, $120.

Reclaimed silk and plaid flannel shirting get made over in a dress that’s anything but crunchy. A surplice neckline and broad empire waist create a look that’s cutie-pie and bombshell rolled into one. By ginamichelevintage, $60.

The classic military jacket gets reinterpreted in hemp and organic cotton, with pleated puffed sleeves that underscore its subtle femininity. Bonus: It’s lined with vintage chambray. By prettybirdie, $280.

A perfect orchid hue, these effortlessly chic ballet flats are hand-stitched from hemp and cotton canvas without the use of potentially toxic glues. Plus, they’re completely vegan. By thegeneration, $50.

Exuding both Victorian romanticism and Far East earthiness, this pair of earrings are laser cut from fast-growing, sustainable bamboo. The lightweight pieces dangle winsomely from sterling silver hooks. By isette, $20.

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