Well eco fashionistas of the world, it’s true-eco-friendly high heels are still few and far between. Greenloop has pulled together the most gorgeous high heels for Spring…we wish there could be more, but I guess we’ll have to wait for Spring ‘09 for the green wave to take over the women’s shoe industry.

These gorgeous FSC-certified walnut wedges from Mohop are a must for Spring. Annie Mohaupt’s unique design allows you to create totally different looks depending on the way you tie the ribbons. Each handmade pair of platforms comes with 5 sets of ribbons, which allows you to have casual, office, and evening looks all from one pair of shoes. The recycled rubber bottoms makes walking in the platforms much more comfortable and you won’t have to complain about not having shoes to match your outfit this sandal season! (more…)

The organic cotton jersey strapdress and crepe ruffle shift dress are just two out of so many hot new looks from eco fashion pioneers Stewart + Brown this Spring. They manufacture their designs right here in the US of A, at a time in retail when some of the most conscientious companies still choose to work with the less pricey workforces of Asia and Eastern Europe. Karen and Howard say they optimize their “designs and lives to attain the highest standards of quality and functional style while extracting the bare minimum from Earth’s precious capital.” These two continue to set the standard for environmental commitment in the ethical apparel industry. (more…)

No, we’re not featured in the “Men’s New Sexual Needs” article, though that would certainly indicate the complete and total saturation of eco-consciousness into society. Greenloop is instead featured in “Every Woman’s Guide To Going Green,” in the April 2008 print issue of Glamour magazine. They suggest shopping online rather than driving to the store…

“Shop online, too. By some estimates, every minute spent driving to a store uses 10 times the energy of doing the same shopping on the Web. For eco-driven sites so good you’ll never miss the mall, visit nau.com and thegreenloop.com for fashion and econsciousmarket.com for home finds.”

I was impressed to see the real deal “Eco Experts” who gave them the tips for their green guide: Simran Sethi (Sundance Channel Green TV Host), Robbie Cox (President of Sierra Club), Gina Solomon (Senior Scientist at NRDC), and Jennifer Boulden and Heather Stephenson (Cofounders of idealbite.com), Diane MacEachern (Founder of biggreenpurse.com), and Rajendra Pachauri, Ph. D. (Chairman of Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.) A list like this is so validating! Thanks Glamour.

P.S. When is Glamour going to start using post-consumer recycled content in its magazine production? Keep us posted-we can’t wait!

Friday is a good day to look back at what was in the news this week on the eco-fashionable front lines. Since we have already covered and re-covered LA Fashion week, it will be almost absent from this post. Here we go:

1. Rashida Jones, who fans of The Office may recognize as Karen Filippelli, along with partner Angela Wilcox launches a new collection of eco-friendly apparel called Laloo. While the styles are pretty basic,(we all need basics) consisting of “swingy tanks, dresses, and layerable tees in the softest organic cotton, ”what I like most about it this news is Rashida’s statement to Lucky Magazine: “It was important that everything be reasonably priced and look great on a range of body types.” I know I am not alone is saying…FINALLY! Now let’s see if it pans out. You can read more in this month’s issue. Courtesy of Ecorazzi. Image Courtesy of WireImage.com

2. What does Sustainable Fashion really mean? Apparently Fashion Group International has the answer and you can pay $25 to find out. On Tuesday, March 25th, they will be hosting, “Sustainable Fashion: What Does It Mean?” They do have some good panelists to inform the masses. Tierra Del Forte is one, and she knows what she is talking about when it comes to organic denim, and Mike Korchinsky of Wildlife Works will be sure to have some good insights on fair trade and supporting developing nations through commerce.
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Hello Holiday Shoppers! I can hardly believe it is already that time of year again when we need to start thinking about gifts, for friends, sisters, brothers, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, colleagues and the like. This year, it is easier than even to find something easy on the planet to give. We have made it as easy as possible to find the perfect ‘green’ gift this year. You can shop For Her, For Him or For Everyone. Still not sure? Here is our run down on top picks for the best gifts for everyone on your list:

1. For the luxury lover: Stewart+Brown, Ekologic, Peligrosa and Deborah Lindquist cashmere
2. For the outspoken activist: Green Label Organics T-shirts and BYOB
3. For the organic junkie: Pangea Organics, Trillium Organics, Herban Cowboy and Bueno Style
4. For the recycling obsessed: Vy & Elle and Ecoist
5. For the sustainable shopper: Envirosax and Get Hip Get Green Bags
6. For the philanthropic: Project Green Bracelets and Necklaces
7. For the fashion lover: Edun, Emily Katz, Lara Miller, Habitude, and Nature vs. Future
8. For the office guy/gal and/or bike riding enthusiast: Resource Revival
9. For the adornment lover: Annatarian, Lucina and iWood
10. For the casually stylish: Of the Earth, Loomstate, Perfectly Imperfect and Same Underneath
11. For the fabulously efficient: Jimi, English Retreads and Aster & Sage
12. For the handbag-a-holic: Love Mert, Jack & Marjorie, and Helen E. Riegle

If you just can’t decide, of you want them to get to choose for themselves, then the best possible choice is a Greenloop Gift Certificate, of course.

The Greenloop Pre-Holiday Sale is on! The holidays have come early this year for all you budding Eco Fashionistas out there (guys too!) Starting Friday, November 9th and running through Sunday, November 18th, Greenloop has slashed prices up to 50% on a ton of amazing Fall Fashion - just in time for you to make sure you are appropriately green and chic for this holiday season.

Get amazing coats, sweaters, dresses, pants and tops, for both men and women. All the best eco-brands are at Greenloop: Loomstate, Edun, Stewart+Brown, Lara Miller, Nature vs. Future, Peligrosa, Linda Loudermilk, Habitude, Passenger Pigeon, Anna Cohen, Emily Katz, Same Underneath and more. Ten days to save on a little something for yourself and your loved ones. Don’t miss it!

In searching the land for fabulous bags that are easy on the planet, we came across Love Mert and it was love at first sight. The mission of Love Mert is to create accessories that stand apart from the crowd while putting an emphasis on environmental and social responsibility. Each limited edition or one-of-a-kind accessory is a collage of recycled, vintage and found materials that have painstakingly been collected from many a random locale. The clutch bags have a metal spring frame that pops open and stays open for easy access, then snaps shut for a secure closure. The tote is perfect for a shopping jaunt so you can stash your wallet as well as a few finds along the way. Each bag is hand crafted by Melissa, the designer and creator behind this lovely line, and the care she takes with each bag shows.

Summer is in full swing, and what better time to stock up on sustainable summer staples from Loomstate that during Greenloop’s Annual Summer Sale, running now through July 31st. Whether you are headed to the beach or the mountains, you just can’t go wrong with denim shorts, like these Mantra Shorts or a pair of easy cargo-style, poplin Beach Shorts, paired with an organic cotton, graphic Loomstate T-Shirt. Beach Pants or Beach Skirt paired with a Vintage Graphic Polo are a sure thing for fun in the sand & sun followed by cocktails on the deck. Cool in the evenings? Throw on a Track Jacket or Hoody, or maybe a lighter weight Embroidered Tunic for a breezy look and you are good-to-go. Save up to 50% until July 31st on all Loomstate. Don’t wait, because when they’re gone, they’re gone!