Ecouterre

“I love Deborah Lindquist who’s using recycled cashmere and working with organic materials—I just love her line. But I live my life in clothes that you would go to the gym in—longish tops with yoga pants, they’re just so comfortable. I love the California Rising line; I live in that. And it seems like every day a new line is coming out—it’s just supply and …

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“I love vintage. You know when you walk out the door that it’s not going to be seen on anybody else. You save money because you’re getting something that’s designer…that’s definitely more affordable than what you can get in the stores.”

—Whitney Port, star of MTV reality TV show The City, on why buying vintage pays off.

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“I love Melissa [Plastic Dreams] shoes. And Stella McCartney. Melissa makes these two shoes that are so great. They’re these black slightly raised flats with an open toe. And a spiderweb gold shoe that is so awesome. My favorite clothes are Ecoganik and Pi [Organics]”

—Actress Alicia Silverstone on her kind fashion diet

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“My favorite green fashion labels are Virdis Luxe, Alternative, Linda Loudermilk, Leila Hafzi, Loomstate, EcoSkin, Blue Canoe, and Beau Soleil. Also, I must add, I love buying secondhand clothes, and that is very eco-friendly.”

—Actress Amy Smart on how she keeps her wardrobe eco-fashionable.

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“It’s funny, I don’t shop as much as I used to. The whole idea of consuming isn’t as much of a big deal. We used to have to have more and more and bigger and bigger—it’s a lot more relaxed if you just think of being conscious all day of what you’re doing. If there’s a way that I can have less, it’s great. I’m …

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“It’s kind of shocking to think that the FDA would allow over 1,500 cancer-causing carcinogens in our beauty and body care products. So I stay with a ‘keep it simple’ rule of thumb. I use a pure cacao (raw chocolate) oil on my body and hair, and [a] olive-oil-based salve on my face. Vegan biodegradable soap by Dr. Bronner.”

—Actress-activist Daryl Hannah on what she allows on her skin…and what she doesn’t.

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“My dad is an environmental lawyer, so words like ‘conservation’ and ‘ecology’ were part of my vocabulary growing up.

Words like ‘conservation’ and ‘ecology’ were part of my vocabulary growing up.

“I was introduced to a wonderful ‘eco-luxe’ designer, Linda Loudermilk, who uses only sustainable materials to create the most beautiful clothing. I wear her things whenever I can.”

—Actress Amy Brenneman on her favorite …

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“I’m on the founding board of directors of NRDC’s Clean by Design, to improve the standards of the textile industry. The goal is to reduce pollution between 10 and 40 percent. Textiles are the No. 2 polluter in Asia. I’m so inspired and engaged by this initiative!

Textiles are the No. 2 polluter in Asia. The goal is to reduce pollution between 10 and 40 percent.

“I’m also working …

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“[Fashion] is the most wasteful industry and nobody is talking about it. They talk about food, planes, cars. But fashion is among the biggest out there for consumption and waste.

Never throw anything away. If you buy good-quality garments, they will last for a lifetime.

“Never throw away anything from your closet. If you buy good-quality garments, they will last for a lifetime. I hate these articles …

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“I haven’t gotten into the sustainable fashion thing yet because it’s bloody expensive. I still feel that it drives consumerism. But I am curious about it—the idea of wearing bamboo knickers, for example. But if I can find something that was worn many years ago—I’d rather wear that.

I’m not much of a fashionista, but I do have a pair of Stella McCartney thigh-high boots that are so hot.

“I’m …

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“I carry reusable Whole Foods grocery bags to the market. I [also] carry a big purse so when I’m doing some light shopping I don’t need to take a shopping bag.”

—Mary-Louise Parker, star of the hit TV series Weeds, on saying no to plastic bags.

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“I’ve been really impressed by the people who are making green chic. People tend to think of eco-fashion as uncomfortable or ugly, but you just have to look at someone like Stella McCartney to see how gorgeous it can be. Rogan did that amazing partnership with Target where everything was eco-conscious. For me, it’s been really fun to watch the people who are doing things that are …

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“I’ve always been conscious of the environment, but having kids changes every aspect of your life. I want this planet to be around and in good shape for my children and their babies. I also want them to have the cleanest foods, healthcare, and personal care products I can find.

I want this planet to be around and in good shape for my children and their babies.

“There are some great …

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“I appreciate clothing lines that have equitable working standards for the people who make their clothing. I wish I could find more of them.

I really like the EDUN label that Bono started. Other than that, I feel kind of ignorant about the rest of it.

“I really like the EDUN label that Bono started. Other than that, I feel kind of ignorant about the rest of it. I …

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“I started buying vintage originally because I couldn’t afford the kinds of designer clothes that appealed to me, and I saw that many of the designers I liked best were referencing the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s.

“So, for instance, I would see a Vivienne Westwood suit in a magazine, and then I would buy a 1940s suit and have it tailored to my corseted waist and padded hips. I always felt like a very ordinary looking …

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“I love secondhand shopping. You find the best stuff! I can’t wait until my jeans and my boots are all worn in—when you shop secondhand, it’s already done for you. Plus, you can buy a T-shirt for $10 and cut it up into a new style, and it doesn’t matter if you mess it up.”

—Actress Malin Akerman, who played the Silk Specter on Watchmen, on her …

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“I love Loyale! I wear their tops a lot, and they have great everyday pieces, which I just adore.
 Bahar Shahpar has beautiful skirts and dresses. Other labels I like are Organic by John Patrick (another great label for everyday pieces), Linda Loudermilk (the mother of green design can be very inventive), and
 EcoSkin for casual dresses.

Stella McCartney is the first big designer not to …

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