** T-Luxe - Beauty is Sustainable **

T-Luxe is proving that beauty is sustainable with its eco-friendly lingerie line.

'Eco-lingerie' may seem like an oxyomoron to some – a silly self-indulgence that really does not get to the core of what might be essential for streamlining an eco-friendly closet or sustainable wardrobe. But consider the fact that what lies right next to your skin is indeed your second skin and a measure of who you are and how your feel about being naked or exposed. If anything is going to send the right message about your crusade to save the planet or reducing your carbon footprint, it’s the skivvies you flaunt!

Designer Tiffany Phipps ensures that all of T-Luxe's designs feature only the most sensuous sustainable fabrics, such as soy, organic cotton and organic silks, which are colored through a low-impact natural dye process. Super cute T-Luxe bras, undies, and lingerie separates are handmade in Brooklyn, NY and all of their green fabrics are sourced from North America (Canada and the U.S.). Even sexier? All of the energy used to produce T-Luxe designs is off-set through carbon off-set programs.

Buyers and consumers alike love the garments for its flexibility - vintage inspired nightdresses can be worn as tops or layering pieces as well.

You can buy this sexy lingerie directly from T-Luxe or through online retailer Nimli. Or you can shop at three exclusive boutiques in NYC, Beverly Hills and Kansas City, Missouri.

*** natural high ***

"A company with a purpose, Natural High has set out to redefine the way we as individuals spend our time, and how we as a collective manage the limited resources of planet earth.

Drawing influence from California culture, we focus on three essential elements:

• yoga lifestyle
• surf culture
• environmental awareness

Our mission is to continue to raise awareness regarding the importance of choosing sustainable, renewable, and biodegradable resources, while inspiring consciousness through surfing, yoga and meditation. We are confident you will enjoy living the Natural High Lifestyle."

Natural High Lifestyle aspires to be the thread that merges fashion, conscious living, and a healthy planet Earth. Established in Los Angeles in 1998, the company inspires consumers to become more aware of the impact of their purchases, inviting individuals to choose products that are not only stylish, functional and durable but also made from fast-growing, sustainable natural resources.
The company offers a distinctive line of West Coast-inspired clothing, bags, and accessories for men and women that is well suited for yoga, surfing, and California lifestyles. They also offer a line of home accessories including duvet covers, meditation cushions, and beach blankets, demonstrating the versatility of natural fabrics and affirming the company’s commitment to a comfortable, conscious lifestyle. Downtempo, ambient music, a “mix-your-own” essential oil bar (located at the company flagship store in Santa Monica) and annual, destination-driven lifestyle retreats round out the unique mix of products/services that Natural High Lifestyle offers to its clientele of hipsters, urban dwellers, beach bums and yogis.
The company continues to engage a growing, diverse audience of cultural creatives who are set on making a sociopolitical statement regarding the wise use of Earth’s resources, and who appreciate the style and comfort offered by Natural High Lifestyle.

Some of the environmentally conscious and trend setting celebs who have embraced Natural High Lifestyle apparel include: Alicia Silverstone, Brad Pitt, The Black Eyed Peas, Christina Applegate, Debra Messing, Jeremy Piven, Lawrence Fishburne, Marissa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr., Sting, Tiffani Amber Thiessen, Woody Harrelson, and many more While wardrobe departments for the big and small screen have also taken an interest in the brand, with stylists from movies like The Mexican, Scorched, and Red Dragon and from TV shows like CSI and Will & Grace choosing to dress their stars in Natural High Lifestyle apparel. Within the yoga community, some of the most respected teachers in the West sporting Natural High Lifestyle include Rodney Yee, John Friend, Sharon Gannon, David Life, Bryan Kest, Sean Corne, Sarah Ivanhoe, Rainbeau Mars, Govindas, Vinny Marino, Twee Merrigan, and Hala Khouri.

Natural High Lifestyle products are currently available both online at the Natural High Lifestyle website and at the company’s flagship store located at 2400 Main Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405. The brand is also carried by upscale boutiques across the USA including Hollywood Trading Company at Fred Segal Santa Monica and Rolo in San Francisco as well as over 50 yoga studios and spas from coast to coast. The line has also branched out internationally, and is available in retails stores in Austria, Canada and Japan.

"ANGeLRoX is very concerned about sustainability and our impact on our planet. We design product that is timeless and transcends the wasteful fashion engine that encourages consumers to wear items for a season and then consider them "out" the next."

The ANGeLRoX collection is recognized for its dedication to bringing timeless comfort and style with only the best natural fabrics.

It is a timeless womens collection, comfortable, versatile, & ideal for travel. A versatile line, ANGeLRoX is perfect for any activity, day or night. Fabrics (cotton, bamboo & rayon viscose) are natural, renewable, & sumptuous. The collection utilizes local suppliers in the New York area and is adamant about fair labor.

Created by Roxi Suger, a professor at Parsons the New School for Design, the collection embodies the philosophy of balancing out what we take from the Earth. ANGeLRoX strives to lessen the blow of the fashion industry on the world by creating beautiful designs that will last.

Every ANGeLRoX garment you purchase comes with video demonstrations available on the website and a brochure showing some of the infinite variations that come with your purchase.

The brand already has a definite celebrity following - Sharon Stone, Bebe Neuwirth, and even MTV's SuChin Pak all own some ANGeLRoX pieces.

The line is available in several online and offline boutiques across the United States and you can also order directly off the website.

*** Snoflake ***

Toronto-based designer Debbie Sutton has played the fashion field. After graduating from Toronto's International Academy of Fashion Merchandising and Design, she worked her way through the ranks from cutter to assistant fashion designer, fashion merchandiser, stylist and key-team member with a successful Canadian bridal designer.
It was her work in bridal fashions that gave her the final kick to follow her urge to get more creative and branch out.

In 2000, she launched her own contemporary women's boutique line. All of her garments provide the perfect blend of quality, great tailoring, feminine detailing and inspired flourishes. Her line is designed and manufactured exclusively in Canada and she has already developed a strong clientele of young, urban, professional women.

The Snowflake line is sold in stores across Canada and the United States and you can also find some great deals and get more info on Snowflake's website.

kelly lane

kelly lane's designs are inspired by stories her grandfather in north carolina would tell her of her childhood. as a young girl, she used whatever canvas she could find to express herself - walls, concrete basement floors at her parents' house...her passion for art and design led to two degrees in graphic design.

but it was not until 2005, when her husband gave her a sewing machine, that she discovered her love and talent for clothing design. in the fall of 2006 she launched her first line - enhancing her own true colors.

artful sophistication with an eye towards sustainability is at the heart of kelly lane. she carefully blends the versatility of jersey with the sturdiness of woven fabric to create beautiful feminine silhouettes.
kelly takes great pride in hand-making each piece, resulting in limited-run high-quality pieces with a conscience.

kelly lane is sold both online - on sites like eco-tique and in independent boutiques across north america.

***rebe***

rebe

the creative designer team behind rebe, debra weiss and hillery sproat, make cute bags, belts, wallets, notecards and apparel for women and kids. they even make a cute pet carrier to boot. saw a cute purse or diaper carrier on their website, but you want to add your own design? not a problem! rebe [pronounced like debbie] will take requests and integrate your wishes.

with such a big age gap - hillery was 15 when rebe was conceived in 2000, while mom debra has raised 3 children - you would think these two would have totally different tastes, however, both are extremely artistic and know how to make their whimsical tastes work.

rebe uses a mix of recycled fibers and vintage kimonos to produce fabulous garments and accessories.

hillery also sells art pieces on a separate website.

you can find rebe's pieces in stores throughout north america, the uk, asia and australia and you can also order directly off the website.

RESTORE Clothing featured on Crain's Business

"As more mainstream consumers demand green products, companies are seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. Along with learning how to make everything more sustainable, from raw materials to production to distribution, these companies are eager to do more business with local suppliers - especially if those suppliers are also going green."

Made in NYC - a website initially created as a b2b directory during the post-Sept. 11 economic downturn, is now being used by green-focused consumers to buy local.

To find out how RESTORE Clothing uses this directory and what other businesses you could find, follow this link.