Green Is The New Black

In the past few years and especially 2006 and 2007, environmental issues have become more apparent and important in not only the people's eyes, but the entertainment and fashion world's as well. It seems as if after Al Gore's movie, everyone started putting in double the effort to effectively deal with environmental and social crises, which are currently taking large tolls on the world and it's people. Lately, eco-friendly and socially aware clothing lines have been debuting. The first clothing line that caught my eye was Edun, a clothing line created by Bono and Ali Hewson (designed by Rogan Gregory) that manufactures clothes based on a fair-trade policy. Basically, the clothes open up trade between countries like the US and poorer countries, like Africa, that need the export money and the employment opportunities.




This cape sweater from Edun is adorable. It's completely trendy with a very cute neckline, and would give any outfit, complex or simple, the perfect chic touch. One of the great things about is Edun is that all of their clothes are extremely wearable and practical for everyday clothes, yet still fashionable.




I absolutely love this trench coat! With a standout color, modern collar, and big buttons to add detail, it would be beyond perfect for the summer and would undoubtedly turn a mediocre outfit into an instant statement.

So, be aware of what you buy and never again fear eco-friendly or socially conscious clothes (they don't have to be hemp)!

Photo Credit: elle.com, timeout.com

PS- Shout out to Linkin Park's new music video "What I've Done". The music video displays images representing the huge number of problems our society and the whole world is faceing, and the lyrics contemplate each individual's responsibility for it.