“When we think about global warming, growing cancer rates, deepening poverty in some of the world's poorest countries, and even increasing chemical sensitivities, our clothes closets are probably not the first villain that comes to mind, but our clothes can be a significant, quiet co-conspirator,” says organicconsumer.org.
Fortunately for the image-conscious, protecting the environment for future generations doesn't mean that the modern fashionista can't still flaunt her fabulousness in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly way. I recently spoke with Geri Aranjo of La Samara Studios and got her tips on staying fashionable while respecting the Earth.
This article appears in May 20-26, 2010.