Guest post via Green House of Fashion:

Recently on my radar and quickly rising the ranks of my obsessions is Stewart + Brown.  This ethical fashion brand launched in 2002 in L.A., California. According to the website, “inspired by their love and respect for nature and a passion for design, Karen [Stewart] and Howard [Brown] were filled with a sense of purpose and determined to pioneer the sustainable fashion movement.”

The stunning look above consists of 100% organic rio tee, bandage reversible skirt and anorak top. Le sigh.

Stewart +Brown designs use only organic cotton and green fabrics. All pieces are made from renewable fibers, sustainably harvested and cultivated without the use of herbicides, pesticides or defoliant. Plus, the fibers themselves are naturally resilient and biodegradable!

Click here to read more about Stewart +Brown at Green House of Fashion!

Doing good is definitely the new chic. To be more precise, sustainability is on the minds of many brands these days –  H&M just released its first sustainable, organic collection, but before the massive chains jumped onto the environmental bandwagon, Simple Shoes was already pioneering green shoes with its dedication to using recycled and organic materials. The plastic it uses is from the water bottles you thoughtfully left in recycle bins, the squishy touch insoles in some Simple styles are from used carpet padding, and even their shoe boxes find their origins in recycled paper. To take a step further, Simple Shoes’ latest development is making biodegradable shoes: while normal shoes might take over a thousand years to degrade in landfills (incredible, right?), the brand’s new technology turns your abandoned Simple Shoes into nothing in twenty years.

All this talk of sustainability might be making you think plain or utilitarian rather than chic or cute, but Simple Shoes knows the true meaning of eco-chic. Their sneakers come in bright, contrasting colors for those of you looking for a pair that can spice up an outfit and pull you through a long trek. For Fall 2010, Simple Shoes released its Take On Ribbon shoes (picture above), which feature soles made from recycled car tires and ribbon laces made from…recycled soda bottles! Comfortable, chic and sustainable, Simple Shoes makes you feel good in every single way.

Julia and I both put our Green Toes into Simple Shoes (excuse the corniness…). They were truly comfortable and – before the rain became depressing – perfect for spring!

- Justina Lee

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In order to enter:

1) Post a comment below, telling us what your favorite eco, sustainable, organic, or earth-conscious brand is and why you love it. This can be anything from an organic tee to dishwashing detergent.

2) USA entrants only, one entrant per person, must be 18 or older.

Good luck!

**Contest ends Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 11:59pm. The winner will be selected using Random.org.

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