Fashion Sense

Wabi-sabi. Most often seen in Japanese tradition, this phrase embodies that which is simple, rustic, and perfect because of imperfections. Not surprisingly, these qualities are conspicuous in organic fashion, especially in bamboo and hemp clothing. If you have any hang-ups about contributing to a healthy environment through these avenues, another viable option is organic cotton. As you know, cotton is one of the most common fibers used in textile production to date. As a consumer you can help grow the demand for the organic cotton industry by purchasing clothes, sheets, etc. made from organic cotton. I know I know, you're probably thinking, "But that stuff probably doesn't look cool." Not so! There are so many "fashionable" AND organically made clothes that you can choose from. To get started, go to www.thegreenloop.com. In addition to clothing, this site provides other items from different companies who rely on organic resources. They're not just "granola," they're fashionable too. When you make these purchases, you support friendly farming practices; no use of insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. You save the earth some pain and the farmers from potential chemical poisoning; there are actual cases of death via pesticide poisoning. Educate yourself a little on the benefits of organic cotton by going here www.sustainablecotton.org. It's always cool to be granola... or you could go wabi-sabi too!