Tag: swimsuit

Behind the seams with Jenny Hwa of loyale

Who are the creative figures behind these cutting-edge, planet-friendly styles that are showing us sustainable has nothing to do with tie dye or itchy fabrics? We asked our resident fashion writer Victoria Everman to catch-up with New York’s Jenny Hwa.

Hip, green beachwear

The sun is out, the breeze is soft, the surf is up -- who can resist the water? Whether at the beach or at the pool, being stylish and sun-savvy is easier than ever with fantastic eco-beachwear, the perfect complement to your SPF lotion.

In the swim with enviro-friendly swimwear

The original bikini, created in 1946 by French engineer Louis Réard and fashion designer Jacques Heim, celebrated the first nuclear explosion. Today’s bikinis are celebrating the earth. While the basic pattern has remained the same, today’s green swimwear is made out of organic bamboo or cotton, or fashioned from recycled material.