It’s officially Earth Day today, but shouldn’t everyday be an earth day? Where your wardrobe is concerned, it’s easy to make that happen at these top eco-friendly San Francisco shops and boutiques:
Eco Citizen: Fair trade, eco-conscious fashions from such designers as EDUN, Loomstate, Linda Loudermilk and Del Forte Denim are on display at this Russian Hill boutique.
EcoLogiQue: Low impact production methods and sustainable materials are behind the clothing and organic products for men, women and children found at this Hayes Valley destination for eco-friendly labels such as Sweetgrass, Naked Cotton and Under the Canopy.
Ladita: This Bernal Heights go-to for sweatshop-free, fair trade clothing, handmade jewelry and organic beauty products from the likes of Stewart + Brown and Del Forte Denim also offers a consignment section for gently worn designer items.
Clary Sage Organics: Yoga and lounge apparel made of organic cotton are among the earth-friendly women’s wearables at this Pacific Heights destination for health and wellness products and women’s clothing.
Culture Skate: Eco-friendly apparel at this Mission skate shop extends beyond the board-obsessed, with yoga pants of bamboo fibers and stylish hoodies made out of hemp.
Arara: Almost everything housed in this Mission boutique and workspace for its in-house designers is one-of-a-kind and made from eco-friendly and fair trade materials. Locally-made, reconstructed apparel and handmade jewelry using materials sourced from Brazil dominate.
Global Exchange: The Noe Valley retail store from this international human rights organization and fair trade pioneer has been offering socially-responsible goods since 1989. Goods produced by artisans around the globe range from sweatshop-free sneakers to handwoven silk ties.
A Happy Planet: While best known as an eco-friendly bath and bedding store, those-in-the-know head to this Outer Richmond showroom for the organic cotton basics (think pajamas, bathrobes, socks and t-shirts) on offer here for adults and children.
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