Eco Silk for Summer Style: Amour Vert
Amour Vert Orchidee Coral Silk Belted Dress $119
Like many of you, we love a good green bargain. What’s that? Did we say bargain? In a story about silk fashion? Oh, yeah. And it gets better. Parisian in name and aesthetic, eco-conscious in mission and, yup, amazingly affordable in price, Amour Vert creates stylish, infinitely wearable clothes using planet-friendly fabrics such as organic cotton, bamboo, hemp and…peace silk. That’s right, the often prohibitively expensive silk—otherwise known as “Ahimsa” or nonviolence silk—made without harm to the silk moth larvae, turns up in Amour Vert pieces even a budget-minded, fashion-forward, veggie ecoista could love.
Of course, we’re not talking bargain-basement prices—keep in mind this is a made-in-the-USA ethical fashion line and that costs a bit more. But a dress like the sleek, chic Orchidee Silk Belted Dress, with its figure-flattering shape and very cool sleeve cut, could take you from a wedding to a White House, and it’s $120. Impressive.
Want more? Our eco-silk fashion exclusive focuses on vintage, affordable ahimsa, upcycled hot air balloons (yes, really), modal silk and investment pieces. Oh and p.s. You’re not missing something: As of June 1st we’ve relocated our subscriber freebies. Check the Giveaways and Facebook pages for deets!
