The 'Zoe' is oh-so-funky with its animal print-like pattern and mixture of cork finishes. Swing this over your shoulder for a stroll to the flea market and the compliments will come flying.
Rana Nelson
EF loves….cork bags! For the ultimate in eco-chic, sling a cork purse over your shoulder. Made from the bark of cork trees, these stylish satchels are sustainably harvested, with no damage to the trees. They are naturally waterproof, similar to leather in durability and feel and create no waste in their manufacture – extra cuttings are turned into …

Inspired by the awe of Canada's Aurora Borealis, these hand-shaped pendants are made out of recycled silver - $110 US
HOW ONE CANADIAN JEWELLER IS USING HER JEWELRY LINE TO PROMOTE FAIR TRADE
Lara Bazant is the dream jeweller for any environmentalist and human rights buff. Her pieces are not only made entirely out of recycled materials but some of those materials are bought directly from artisans from around the world whom she supports through fair trade. Bazant is a collection of jewelry that reflects its maker’s colourful travels and cultural experiences. Through …

Caribean Craft, sold by Ecofashionshop.com, produces beautiful Tagua seed jewelry pieces that make fabulous accent pieces for the spring, brightening up any earth-tone outfits with a splash of Caribean sun.
EcoFASHIONshop.com, a group of entrepreneurs that promotes handmade and ecological fashion accessories, wants to not only help the environment but the artisans they support as well. Their pieces are trendy and not only friendly on the wallet, but made with sustainable materials. They strive to share the cultural stories of their artisans who infuse their art with hard work and passion.
Carbiean …

A Lao basket weaver who works with Saoban begins creating a unique basket bag from the peeled skin of wild bamboo, sustainably gathered and handwoven.
Ellen Agger and Alleson Kase, two Nova Scotians, never dreamed they’d spend four months every year travelling Southeast Asia from one textile co-op to the next, searching for organic silks and organic cotton textiles to sell back home. But they have been doing so since 2005 when they began what was to become TAMMACHAT Natural Textiles, a social enterprise offering luxurious handwoven silk scarves, fabrics, wall …

How one ethical clothing company, Ascension, is changing the face of eco-fashion, one stylish piece after another
London, England - home of Buckingham Palace and High Street – is now home to its first ethical-fashion store, Ascension Clothing. Launched just this November, the Ascension store is leading the pack in ecological, socially responsible, and fashionable fashion, proving that gone are the days of rough, hemp potato-sack dresses. This fall, EF had the opportunity to ask Ascension’s co-founder and CEO, Adam Smith, about the environmental and social importance of ethical fashion and …

Drape this luxurious cardigan over a tank top or fitted dress for an extra touch of elegance. Photo credits: Jim Morrison
When EF first interviewed Lara Stephenson, designer of ever-growing Revolve Clothing Co., her designs were sold in a handful of stores in Canada and one or two in the U.S. A year later, and Revolve clothing has stretched its branches further across North American to more and more stores. EF wants to start off by congratulating Lara on her great success and for being featured on Treehugger.com as one of …

Malorie Bertrand
Paper People Clothing has expanded tremendously over the past year, jumping from being sold in three retail locations to 20. Jenn Fukushima and her Paper People Clothing is one of many eco-fashion designers leading the Canadian eco-fashion industry.
Jenn Fukushima’s fashion journey began back in 2002 when she was only in grade 11. She began making handbags out of recycled materials without even considering the fact that she was ahead of other designers in moving the eco-fashion movement forward. “I just figured I could find some neat fabrics at second hand stores. …

Victoire's famed dresses hang from the ceiling, swaying to and fro.
Malorie Bertrand
I came upon Victoire with its 1950’s, butter-yellow wallpaper and doily-adorned hope chests while walking down Dalhousie Street in Ottawa’s trendy Byward Market. Victoire’s open and inviting layout, flowery yet edgy displays, and eclectic mix of vintage and new drew me into its doors and I began to peruse the enticing clothing racks.
This boutique is the most well-decorated store I think I have ever visited. There’s just something about how its young owners and high-school pals, Régine Paquette and …

I sew. When I tell people I make my own clothing, many are impressed. I don’t really understand why. Sewing for me is not about fashion. It’s about not dishing out $100 for a dress I can make for $10. It’s about trying to look different than what mall stores deem to be trendy. It is about the creation of a garment, one that fits my body perfectly at different times in my life. It’s about the art of pinning and draping fabric perfectly, screwing up, and starting all over …

Outside Weezi, corner of Richmond and Albert
Think you have to travel far and wide to find unique clothing of a quality design? Think again. Weezi Designs, based in downtown London Ontario, is a refurbished studio full of beautiful and one-of-a-kind clothing, jewellery, bags and more.
 

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This great Richmond Row nook is owned and operated by Lisa, the fabulous designer and creator of the products in store. Lisa says her main goal with Weezi is to provide fun items for all kinds of women, giving them the tools they need to express …