Eco-boutiques from Canada and the U.S.

We are (still) relaxing in Bali this week and so in lieu of Sunday Sales – we thought we would share with you a few of our favourite eco-boutiques from the Canada and the U.S.:

green is black retails women’s and men’s green clothing, eco clothing, shoes, and accessories created by cutting edge designers who use hemp, organic cotton, bamboo, and soy, as well as reclaimed, recycled and vintage materials. They only deal with manufacturers who employ fairly paid labour practices: this eliminates the dilemma of choosing between fashion and ethics.

Mudsharkstreetwear.com, Canada’s leading online retailer of Independent fashion with a focus on Canadian fashion, independent designers, streetwear, eco-fashion, and sustainable clothing. The idea behind the store was to create an environment where an online store setting could take Canadian culture and apply it to the fashion forward individual of today. Mudshark Streetwear started out (in 1997) by collecting as many Canadian made clothing labels that would appeal to the sophisticated taste of hard to please fashion enthusiasts. They stock rack after rack of innovative and quality independent designer fashion and streetwear – lots of it eco-fashion, and sustainable clothing.

Not Just Pretty is not your typical organic clothing store. They bill themselves as a small Manhattan style boutique in western Canada’s most conscious city, Victoria. They have a wide range of hip, stylish clothing from some of the most forward thinking international designers. They also have funky accessories and hair and beauty products. Everything they sell is sustainable.

Comforted by nature, inspired by design, Beklina is passionate about living at the harmonious crossroads of the two. Their boutique is a three women family operation, that hand selects the best available in sustainable style. Belinka fashion is modern organic, reflecting Northern California’s grace and beauty. They believe clothing and design can be precious, radical, nurturing, healing and wonderful.

Modern, eye-catching, uniquely crafted, BTC Elements combines smart style with sustainability. They hand-select each item in our boutique collection of fashion, gifts, and accessories with an eye to the environment and social justice. The result: Fresh, inspiring designs that are both earth friendly and ethically sourced. Because BTC Elements work closely with small designers and artists who share our passion, their online boutique carries many one-of-a-kind items you won’t find anywhere else.

The name “Envi” sprung from the root of environment, and is a constant reminder of how founders Callie and Ursula approach the fashion world. Their goal is to keep the world of fashion and the actual world in perfect balance, and to give you all the latest fashions without taking from the world you have to live in. What started as a handful of designers at Envi has turned into hundreds, eco-fashion has entered the mainstream, and now style doesn’t have to come at such a high cost to our planet.

FairTribe was created through a dream of owning a hip, fun company, a belief that business can and should be both ethical and successful, and the desire to give consumers the power to make socially and environmentally responsible purchasing choices. The founders are each mothers of young children and bring together a passion for style based on equality and respect for our world and our Tribe.

Greenloop is a style conscious, eco-retail company, specializing in sustainable apparel and accessories for men and women, grounded in good design. All brands carried by Greenloop employ a variety of responsible practices, including: using eco-friendly, sustainable materials; employing energy efficient and low-impact production; investing in renewable energy and carbon offsets; and maximizing recycling and waste reduction. In addition to these practices, these companies engage in fair trade, support organic agriculture, engage in sweat-shop free production, protect human rights, and donate to various environmental non-profit groups through in-kind and financial gifts.

Juno & Jove offers opportunities for consumers to actively participate in a revolution of personal values and alternative styles. Their team carefully chooses vendors based on high standards in both socially responsible corporate practices and outstanding craftsmanship, looking for companies that have positive declarations of corporate conscience and whose actions reflect social responsibility. The result is a 2,000 square foot lifestyle store featuring designer apparel and gifts from over 75 designers from around the world.

Jute & Jackfruit was formed with the goal of offering exquisite, modern products while simultaneously investing in the environment and people at every stage. Their clothing, jewelry and accessories are good for you, good for the environment and the people that made them. They are 100% committed to supporting women’s groups, artisans, and designers worldwide. Jute & Jackfruit believe that fair trade is a vital ingredient to fostering a vibrant worldwide community and aim to empower communities worldwide through our unique line of high quality products.

Nimli is an online marketplace devoted to providing natural, organic, and sustainable lifestyle products while embracing style and aesthetic. Nimli offers clothing, accessories, home décor, beauty products and much more from independent designers who combine their effortless creativity with our environmentally conscious ethics. They offer an array of ecologically friendly products that are natural, organic, recycled, sweatshop-free, and cruelty-free.

The Öko Box is a small company with big ideas – striving to provide only the healthiest clothes and accessories available, so together we can lighten the chemical load on the earth, and on our own bodies. The Öko Box carefully selects the most hip, funky, fun and flattering styles made by eco designers who use only high quality organic, sustainable and natural fibers such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo, wool, silk, and soy. They re-use packaging supplies, recycle any waste, always print on recycled paper, and 9 times out of 10 all your purchases are walked to the post office on foot.

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