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qweds · 09-20-2005, 11:25 AM

hey,

So after reading the large guys fashion thread this though popped into my head.

I know that ther are some hemp products available and even some nice dress pants and such. Of course it's rather more expensive than structure but similarly priced to banana republic.

Anyways are there particular designers/companies that make a point of being socially responsible with their manufcaturing practices? Likewise are their designers/companies that use organic fabrics?

if it helps i'm usually more interested in a garment being well made and fitting properly than being of the latest/greatest fashion trend.

anybody else find anything interesting along this vein?

Charlatan · 09-20-2005, 11:37 AM

Here are a couple of environmentally sound shoes. My friends are behind the Worn Again shoes. My wife and I have pairs in the mail as I write this.

www.wornagain.co.uk
http://adbusters.org/metas/corpo/bla...aker/home.html

Supple Cow · 09-20-2005, 11:49 AM

American Apparel is the first company that comes to mind. They make great sweatshop-free t-shirts (and a lot of other stuff).

Sweetpea · 09-20-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Supple Cow

American Apparel is the first company that comes to mind. They make great sweatshop-free t-shirts (and a lot of other stuff).

cool! I'm heading to check this out right away!

Sweetpea

la petite moi · 09-20-2005, 01:04 PM

There are many indie shops on the internet that support handmade products. You just have to look for them.

09-20-2005, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
qweds has been Location: Chicago	eco friendly/socially responsible fashion hey, So after reading the large guys fashion thread this though popped into my head. I know that ther are some hemp products available and even some nice dress pants and such. Of course it's rather more expensive than structure but similarly priced to banana republic. Anyways are there particular designers/companies that make a point of being socially responsible with their manufcaturing practices? Likewise are their designers/companies that use organic fabrics? if it helps i'm usually more interested in a garment being well made and fitting properly than being of the latest/greatest fashion trend. anybody else find anything interesting along this vein? __________________ tim(mah)

09-20-2005, 11:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Here are a couple of environmentally sound shoes. My friends are behind the Worn Again shoes. My wife and I have pairs in the mail as I write this. www.wornagain.co.uk http://adbusters.org/metas/corpo/bla...aker/home.html __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

09-20-2005, 11:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Supple Cow Americow, the Beautiful Location: Washington, D.C.	American Apparel is the first company that comes to mind. They make great sweatshop-free t-shirts (and a lot of other stuff). __________________ "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed." (Michael Jordan)

09-20-2005, 01:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	There are many indie shops on the internet that support handmade products. You just have to look for them.