I came across Habitude while trolling around the ‘net and I love their look. They have a very glam feel about everything they design, while remaining eco-friendly.

Laura Chapuis, the designer of Habitude, spent 8 years working in the fashion industry, and wanted to find more meaning in her work. The line was launched in 2005, after Laura moved to Texas, discovering along the way that Texas produces most of the organic cotton in the country.

All of the fabrics are organic and sustainable and produced domestically. The issue with clothing produced elsewhere is becoming more obvious as gas prices rise. The transportation costs are ridiculous, not to think of the carbon emissions.

Find out more about Habitude

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This collection is streamlined and cohesive, as well as being extremely versatile (which is always super-hard to accomplish!). You could easily pair some things with black lipstick and a sneer and others with chic heels and head to the office. I love how she styled her fashion show, but one can easily play mix-and-match with her entire collection!

My favorite piece is the striking black dress at the bottom of this post. I could never ever it anywhere, but I can still drool, right? If I’m going to go the more practical (i.e. no one stopping in the street going “WTF” as I walk by ) route, I love her shorts and day dresses, especially the blue one and the plaid one.

The entire collection is made out of eco-friendly and sustainable materials like bamboo and soy!

To check out the entire collection or to find a store near you, head over to Linda’s official website. Her men’s Spring 2008 collection is equally fantastic! Hmm, maybe I’ll blog about it later…

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Diane uses eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics like bamboo, soy and tencel knit. She promises her pieces are fashionable and functional, which doesn’t compromise quality.

Based in British Columbia, her Spring 2008 line will be available in retail shops in January 2008. Feel free to check it out online now! You can also look at her Spring and Fall 2007 collections!

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Below is a slide show of my favorite looks from Anna Cohen’s fall/holiday collection this year.

Anna Cohen is a designer whose vision is

To be on the forefront of moving both fashion designand the global fashion industrytoward more sustainable practicesthat support environmental and social justicethrough creating cutting edge fashion apparelusing globally responsible business practices.

Anna is a realist in that she recognizes that sustainable fashion has limits. That is why she guarantees that all her products are 75% sustainable–things like trims, buttons and zippers and transportation of the garments and people may not be.

I find Anna’s clothing to be very classic–lots of slim silhouettes and dark colors–but with unique twists on cuts and details that make it truly unique. While I didn’t love her entire line, overall it was a complete and satisfying collection, with some individual pieces that were stunning!

I was also impressed with her use of realistic model body types. Still slimmer than I’ll ever be, but it looks like these girls eat!

To check out the rest of her collection, her other collections, and to find out where you can buy her products, go to her official website!

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So why should you care? Well, not only was Biddell’s collection visionary, it was also made out of environmentally-friendly materials. During one of his many on-camera interviews, Biddell said he chose fabrics like organic wool because he wanted to “take out all the bad that’s in fashion.”

His 10-piece collection was inspired by the cartoons of the 1990s, “when cartoons were awesome.” To check out the rest of his line, go to the show’s official site.

I’m excited to see what Biddell does next! Congratulations Biddell, I thought it was a win well-deserved!

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I love her bags — they are well-made, classy and beautiful. Helen was gracious enough to share her new additions to her fall collection with me!

Rain
This bag is made out of Cradle to Cradle certified wool flannel and comes with vegan leather trim and organic cotton lining. It’s a small bag, but you can cram a lot of stuff in it! The name comes from the nickel studs on the strap and sides.

This bag is a slick, urban bag for girls who don’t like muss and fuss when it comes to their accessories. However, it still provides enough sparkle to give your look personality!

It’s $169.00 and you have your choice of black, espresso and vineyard red. Order online here.

More bags after the jump!

Mushroom
This giant day bag comes in a variety of styles and color. It’s perfect for when you need to take everything with you.

Made out of hemp canvas and Treetap wild rubber it’s $139.00 and can be ordered here.

Lily
This sleek bag was inspired by its namesake — lilies! Made out of natural linen and vegan leather trim, it comes equipped with enough pockets to safely store all your gadgets without bogging you down.

This bag would add class to any outfit. Order it here for $159.00.

(BONUS: Helen Mirren was seen with this bag. If it’s good enough for Helen Mirren, it’s good enough for you!)

Lotus
This bag brings simplicity and color together in a timeless way.

100%certified organic cotton and Treetop wild rubber, your choice of natural, coral rose, or turquoise (note: the turquoise model is slightly different and a little cheaper) and for $89.00, how can you go wrong?!

None of these bags up your alley? Intrigued,but want to see more? Helen has her entire collection online and I encourage you to check it out.

Order it here.

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Next Wednesday, September 26th. Fashion Takes Action will be presenting an Eco-Couture Gala and Benefit. It will feature designers David Dixon, Thien Le, Pat McDonagh, Sarah Nicol, Juma, Damzels in this Dress, Annie Thompson, Farley Chatto, Rosa Costanzo and Ula Zukowska as they present their latest eco-friendly collections.

For the event, each designer was supplied with fabrics that were dyed with low-impact dyes, pesticide-free, biodegradable and organic — think bamboo, soy, hemp and organic cotton!

The fabric was generously donated by SYKA Textiles and the event is sponsored by EnWise Power Solutions.

The green fun doesn’t end at the fashion show! There will be organic beer from Mill Street Brewery; organic wine via Frogpond Winery; vegetarian, local organic food from en Ville Catering; and there will be eco-décor  from by Eco Flora.

Everything will served on biodegradable plates, napkins, cutlery donated by Green Shift. (They are donated eco-toilet paper too!) There will also be a hybrid shuttle service available from Broadview Station, courtesy of Green Limousine.

Interested and live in the Toronto area? Tickets are $110 and can be ordered by clicking here.

Did I mention the jazz performance by Linda Skye?

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On September 27th, Appel & Frank are hosting the Eco-Chic Shopping event! It’s going to feature lots of green designers, including Anna Cohen, Del Forte and Hiroko Hurikara.

Fashion isn’t the only green goodness on the agenda — organic coffee and natural cocktails will be served and you can get yourself made over all-naturally by KamalaSpa or Brown Bag Botanicals.

Interested? Admission is $10 and proceeds go to Friends of the Urban Forest. You could try showing up at the door, but to make sure you get in, order your tickets at Appel Frank’s website.

I can only hope more events like this pop up across the country!Thanks to Ecorazzi for the heads up on this awesome event!

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The best part about Bartlett’s line — which was showcased at NYC Fashion Week — is that he produced the entire collection off-grid. That’s right, there is not one carbon emission to be found anywhere in his pretty penny loafers.

The collection features hand-woven Italian fabrics, hand croheted, stitched and knitted garments using foot-pedal sewing machines. Once produced, the garments were packaged in recycled boxes and transported using biofuel.

Bartlett studied sociology at Harvard before turning toward fashion. His non-traditional background lends itself nicely to his work, which consists of a sleek, traditional silhouette that pulses with life and color when it comes to the fabric selection and the details.

You can read more about Bartlett at NY Magazine and you can also check out slideshows of his Fall and Spring 2007 collections there.

I’m sure a slide show of his spring 2008 collection will be up soon!Also, be sure to check out this great interview with Bartlett by the Fashion Informer.

Bartlett is so off-grid, he doesn’t have his own website. However, he does have a boutique in NYC’s West Village, so if you are ever in town, please go check it out!

Photo Credit: First View for New York Magazine
Source: New York Magazine & Off Grid

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Linda Loudermilk uses fabrics made out of sustainable and renewable products like sasawashi, bamboo, sea cell, soya and other exotic self-sustaining plants.

She writes on her website:

We aim to give eco glamour legs, a fabulous look and a slammin’ attitude that stops traffic and shouts the message: eco can be edgy, loud, fun, playful, feminine (or not) and hyper-cool. All created by meticulously researched sustainable business practices and fair labor standards.

There’s tons more from this collection! To check it out, click here.

To find a store near you, click here.

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