Where do you stand on the issue of faux fur? 
I was reading a column the other day where the author frowned on any use of faux fur. She felt that looking like you were wearing animal fur of any sort – even fake – was unsettling. I will admit that I am not a fan of certain types of faux fur.  I can’t explain exactly why, but wearing anything that is supposed to look like pony fur, for example, feels wrong to me personally. (Ponies? What’s next?  Faux puppy skin? Ick.).
Vegan, but not necessarily eco-friendly, faux fur is traditionally made …read more

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Chic: So there’s trench coats, and then there’s coats like these. A totally modern, sexy version of a classic.
Green: Made with organic cotton.
Buy:Elroy Ceiba Coat, $224

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Uhm, this is the most gorgeous jacket I’ve seen yet. The off-center zipper is definitely rock n’ roll. Oh, and it’s made out of recycled wool.
Best part is that it’s on sale!
$225 from $300
Get the Larson Gray Moto Jacket.

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I actually thought this was a leather jacket until I looked closely. It’s a metallic black bamboo jacket. The collar is gorgeous and I see a little equestrian in there, do you?
$296.00
Get the deux fm “Evie” Jacket

For five days get 20% off your new, totally eco-friendly coat. Use code “coat08″
Go shopping at BTC Elements.

It’s fall. Officially.
It’s time for a pretty gold colored blazer with a great shawl collar.
It’s 100% wool, made with fair trade practices.
$348
Get the Myth and Ritual Jacket

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Another motorcycle-type jacket.
This one is from sameunderneath and is made of organic cotton. I like the ribbed knit panels, which add a little more stretch to the jacket.
$190.00
Get the Sameunderneath Rider Redo Jacket

OK, so this isn’t fake leather, which actually makes me a little happy. It’s the same look I’ve been shopping for, by Monrow, in cotton.
It’s not organic cotton, but it’s not a animal product. Baby steps, right?
$294
Get the Monrow Motorcycle Jacket in Black

I’m currently obsessed with biker jackets, so you’ll be seeing a lot of these.
This is a faux jacket from Ann Taylor. Besides the fact that it’s faux, i have no idea what it’s made out of.
It is lined, and it’s got that great off-center zipper that I’m fond of.
$148.00
Get tMotorcycle Jacket by Bagatelle exclusively for Ann Taylor

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Perfect as a casual coverup or a dress with skinny jeans, this Prairie Underground hoodie is adorable.
The off-center zipper reminds me of a motorcycle jacket, but this is much more wearable and feminine.
Made of organic cotton. $220

Get the Prairie Underground Moto Hoodie