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Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Dissolves in Water

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dissovling dress photo Photo via The Telegraph

Just in time for the fast approaching wedding season, brides-to-be may finally be able to add a touch of green to their white gowns--with a new dress that dissolves in water.

For Forward-Thinking Fashion, Travel Back in Time to Peru

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Image credit: John Patrick

Guest blogger John Patrick is the sustainable fashion designer behind the John Patrick ORGANIC line.

Red Carpet Green Dress: Catalyst For A Revolution

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Suzy Amis Cameron and James Cameron reveal Jillian Granz's winning sustainable dress at Global Green's Pre-Oscar Party. Photo: Cerraeh Laykin

I know, the dress looks blue—Avatar blue to be exact. But, it's actually about 85% green.

Recycle Old Jeans Into Insulation at the Gap, this Weekend!

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UltraTouch Jean fiber insulation. Credit: UltraTouch

Today through March 14, bring your worn down denims to Gap stores across the United States and they will be recycled into UltraTouch Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation.

8 Green Ideas Revolutionizing Fashion Manufacturing

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Photos: AirDye, Tristar.

We're all familiar with green fabrics like organic cotton, bamboo and hemp, but which new materials and practices are moving fashion forwar

Exquisite Wool Coats and Garments by Ana Livni Slow Fashion

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Wool Jacket by Ana Livni Slow Fashion
Photos: AnaLivni.com

As we mentioned on a previous article, Uruguayan brand Ana Livni works with the concept of slow fashion: collections that don't follow seasons, timeless clothes, local materials and slow manufacture.

Nike Creates World Cup Jerseys From Landfill Plastic

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brazil world cup team photo Photo: AFP

In doing their part to help make the upcoming World Cup a bit greener, Nike has unveiled their official team jerseys--made from plastic bottles found in landfills.