Today’s Solutions: April 19, 2024

Ode Editors | June/July 2009 issue

Magazines and blogs

Eco Fashion World
A web magazine and comprehensive guide to eco fashion, edited by fashion researcher Kim Poldner
Style Will Save Us
London-based digital style magazine covering all things “super stylish and ethical”
In the Loop
Green fashion experts review products and the latest eco-fashion events
Eco Fabulous
Blogger Zem Joaquin has the scoop on sustainable style
Boho Magazine
A new magazine for green fashion

Books

Sustainable Fashion and Textiles: Design Journeys
by Kate Fletcher
Style, Naturally: The Savvy Shopping Guide to Sustainable Fashion and Beauty
by Summer Rayne Oakes
Cradle to Cradle
by William McDonough
Eco-chic: The Fashion Paradox
by Sandy Black

Online Boutiques

Etsy
Online marketplace for small, independent (and often green) designers
Planet Threads
Diverse selection of eco-friendly clothing in a moderate price range
Envi
Features a variety of brands and provides detailed background information on the companies
Jute & Jackfruit
Shana Yansen runs this online shop and blog to promote ethical companies that are creating sustainable livliehoods for artisans around the world
Equita
Focused on fair trade products, this shop has fashion, accesories and more

Ecofashion Organizations

Ethical Fashion Forum
UK-based consortium of industry leaders, designers, and fashion experts
Organic Exchange
Organization dedicated to supporting the use of organic fibers
Clean Clothes Campaign
A network of European organizations focused on labor rights and poverty reduction
Aid to Artisans
This group helps artisans around the world develop and distribute marketable products

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