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New Eco Fashions for Fall

Discover how gorgeous green can be with the latest from Canadian designers
Amanda Rappak

Canadian eco fashion is reaching new heights this fall. Kelly Drennan, Founder and President of Fashion Takes Action, says we don’t need to look far for the best in green fashion. Our very own indie designers are using eco-friendly fabrics, safe dyes and repurposed materials to create some of the most stunning sustainable styles around. As increasing numbers of designers ask their suppliers questions about the quality and sources of their materials and choosing products made or found locally, the stuff of great fashion is getting greener and more accessible. The following suite of Canadian designers are on a mission to create gorgeous clothing, jewellery and accessories that are kinder to the planet. Check out their style statements for fall>>

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I bought a few of Bazant's pieces as gifts last Christmas and everyone loved them! Happy to see her featured here :)
Submitted by Happy customer (guest) on Sat, 10/31/2009 - 17:51.
I agree with what your saying. People do not know that cotton is NOT grown in Canada and one way or another there is a footprint from another country. While it is great to support Canadian made, it is also important to support companies that have sustainable and ethical clothing and help out developing countries as well.
Submitted by Anonymous (guest) on Mon, 10/05/2009 - 19:59.
If looking for eco-chic clothing featuring Canadian designers like Grace and Cello, visit www.organiclifestyle.com with retail locations in Toronto
Submitted by Dihan (guest) on Thu, 10/01/2009 - 22:42.
hello anonymous, i appreciate your feedback on the certified organic cord vest. currently, i design all my clothes in halifax, nova scotia with each garment being handcrafted by a few tailors i work closely with in northern rajasthan, india. i visit india regularly working through the details of creating beautiful clothes. with using certified organic cotton grown in india, i have chosen to have my clothing handcrafted in india. it makes a lot of sense for right now. having something handcrafted in canada is a good choice, but does not necessarily define the fabric as being from canada. so as a conscious consumer its good to find out where the fabric source is coming from, as you never really know unless the clothing label specifically defines the clothing ingredients. is the cotton fabric from usa, china, turkey, india or africa? and is it conventional genetically engineered cotton or is it certified organic cotton? in any event, i thank you for your feedback and wish to pass along a few great websites that go deeper with organic cotton info: http://www.pan-uk.org/Projects/Cotton/index.html http://www.organicexchange.org/ best to you, laura
Submitted by Laura Chenoweth (guest) on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 12:12.
Perhaps a little outside your query, but if you're interested in fairly traded, organic silk scarves for men, visit TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles at www.tammachat.com. The scarves from Mulberries have been particularly popular with men. Silk Collection: http://www.tammachat.com/shop/silk_scarves_shawls.html In fair trade, Ellen Agger Co-founder, TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles
Submitted by Ellen Agger (guest) on Tue, 09/29/2009 - 12:05.
Anyone know a company in Canada making Mens business wear? H & M has organic cotton shirts but they are sized SML not properly fitted to neck and arm. Anyone have a tailor in Toronto making mens wear to fit with alternative fabrics? thx N
Submitted by Neil (guest) on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 13:34.
I like the look of this outfit by Laura Chenoweth. I would like it even more if it was handcrafted by a small group of artisans in Canada.
Submitted by Anonymous (guest) on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 11:44.

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