Eco Fashion:Leda Bag

Based in San Francisco and Brazil, Escama Studio makes beautiful recycled eco fashion accessories using crochet and recycled aluminum pull-tabs. The Leda handbag shown here is a stylish example. A fundamental part of Escama Studio is to credit the artists who create each accessory. Each piece comes with a hang tag bearing the signature of the person who made it.

The artists work in co-operatives located outside of Brasília, Brazil. The groups offer women and men in the community a means to earn a living wage through handicrafts.

Eco Fashion Bamboo and Organic Cotton

What a great fashion basic sweater from Beau Soleil! It's stylish and eco-friendly made with 70% bamboo, 30% organic cotton and 5% low power spandex. And it's available in a trio of perfect neutral shades of black, petal,and rhino. Dress it up. Dress it down. You'll love the fit and feel...and the price, just $185 at shopbeausoleil.com.

Sasha Vegan Clutch by big Buddha

Yes, I'm not over my crushon ruffles and roses. This clever little Sasha clutch by Big Buddha combines both,and it's vegan so it had to go on my list. With the strap on it can also be used as a wristlet. In black it's the perfect answer to any number of fashion outings. And the price, just $45, makes you feel really smart for making this choice. Available from MooShoes.com

Eco Fashion Hand Knits for Fall 2010

Texture is a big part of Fall 2010 fashion and this wool dress hand knitted in Nepal by women in the Kumbeshwar Technical School is a suberb eco investment piece. You get up-to-the-minute style with a fairisle design and a versatile mini dress/tunic length. Additionally, you are helping to support over 1000 knitters in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal, to earn a fair price and receive medical and social support. Avvailable from People Tree for £95.00 or around $149.

An Eco Dress for Any Occasion

Step out in Tangente's belted short sleeve Millie dress with miles of style and versatility. Made of eco friendly Tencel fabric it is right for work, after work and special events. Add some jewelry or a scarf to suit your mood! It features side pockets, a banded boat neckline, banded sleeves and a back invisible zipper. Gathered and loose at the top it narrows down through the waist and hips where a self-belt adds to the details. Available in Sand [the color shown]in sizes 2-10. Price $140 at www.etsy.com/shop/tangente

Eco Design Bangle of Eco-Friendly Recycled Silver

I found this really cool eco bracelet designed by Kristin Coffing on Etsy. Real twigs in bud were cast in recycled sterling silver to create this unique cuff. The bracelet is fairly flexible, fitting very small wrists and large wrists alike. It measures 6" around, from end to end, not including the open space which is adjustable.

Wear it alone for a beautiful singular fashion statement or stack it on with your favorite bangles. The price is $130 and available on www.etsy.com/shop/kristincoffin.

Eco Fashion from Earth Creations

Wow, we love the functionality and earth friendliness of this cowl neck tuic/mini dress by Earth Creations! First of all, it has great lines with its semi-fitted silhouette featuring slightly flared sleeves. Secondly,it packs a stylish punch with a dramatic convertible cowl collar that can be draped over the shoulders as shown or pulled up and worn as a hood. And wrapping up your decision is the quiet range of eco friendly natural clay dyed colors of this eco design's fabric of 66% bamboo, 28% organic cotton, 6% spandex French terry. What a great eco fashion find at $77.00
at www.earthcreations.net.