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Stella McCartney is the reigning queen of mainstream eco-fashion. The designer is staunchly vegan, skipping leather or fur for any of her designs, and actively works to include organic, naturally sourced, and low-impact ingredients whenever possible.
Stella McCartney Leopard Print Linen Top, $472; luisaviaroma.com
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A devotion to using 100% eco-friendly materials from companies committed to protecting the environment helped Susan Woo nab a coveted Ecco Domani award for sustainability in 2013. Expect chic designs done in organic cotton, wool, and cashmere.
Susan Woo Silk Trench Top, $295; shop-e-mode.com
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Headed by Rogan Gregory and Scott Mackinlay Hahn, Loomstate relies on organic cotton (sans synthetic fertilizers, livestock feed additives, or plant growth regulators throughout the entire growth cycle) and a tightly monitored factory network to ensure everything is produced as ethically as possible.
Loomstate 321 Nami Top in Marine and Citronella, $128; loomstate.org
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Anything with the Feral Childe label comes out of Manhattan's Garment Center and uses sustainable fibers, low-impact dyes, and vintage, deadstock buttons. Plus, all production waste is disposed of smartly, whether sent to a textile recycling center or donated to local crafters and schools.
Feral Childe Harvest Top, $172; feralchilde.com
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The origins of Edun were all about promoting trade with Africa and producing as much of the collection as possible there. Started by married duo Ali Hewson and Bono, its positive reach is currently being felt in Kenya, Morocco, Uganda, and Tunisia.
Edun Sandwashed Silk Shirt, $245; nordstrom.com
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Designer Carrie Parry graduated from Central Saint Martins and chose to focus on sustainability, producing all garments locally in New York City. The brand's guiding principles are based on the UN's Global Compact, including a strict ban on child labor and a dedication to taking on greater environmental responsibility.
Carrie Parry Contrast Yoke Shirt, $260; carrieparry.com
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Designer Natalie Chanin believes in the value of homespun, D.I.Y. style, heading up a team of artisans that crafts her label's wares by hand down South. Her commitment goes beyond hard work, too, with a promise to use recycled and organic materials.
Alabama Chanin DIY Anna's Garden Corset Kit, $125; alabamachanin.com
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As a leader in the green fashion moment, John Patrick has been a longtime devotee of protecting the environment by using vegetable-tanned leather, and recycled wool and PET to craft his easy, all-American staples.
Organic by John Patrick Crop Pullover, $235; organicbyjohnpatrick.com
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Fast fashion giant H&M hasn't turned a blind eye to being earth-friendly. Rather, it's embraced the movement with a new "Conscious" line of pieces made with organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel.
H&M Conscious Sweatshirt, $29.95; hm.com
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Marcia Patmos's range of comfortable pieces makes the wearer feel good inside and out. She's devoted to working with artisan-based communities around the world and using pesticide-free wool from grass-fed animals.
M.PATMOS Color Blocked Cropped Trousers, $475; barneys.com
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