Written by: Giulia Simolo
“If I want eco fashion, where am I supposed to find it?” This is a question you’ve probably asked yourself before, especially if you’re the kind of guy who doesn’t enjoy spending a lot of time shopping for clothing. Yes, sometimes it can feel daunting to find places where to purchase your green clothing and sometimes those regular stores you frequent just don’t cater to a green lifestyle. But that’s why we’re here to help.
Here are four fashion labels that offer interesting and eco-conscious clothing or accessories. Choose the right label for you based on your style.
For the casual man
You’re the kind of guy who likes to grab the first thing out of his closet when he gets ready in the morning. That’s why it might serve you to shop at Gossypium. This eco-label provides clothing for women, men and children. Their men’s collection has a variety of organic and fair-trade cotton tees and hoodies that are perfect for the man who likes to dress casually. The items are all about no-fuss, so you’ll be happy, and their kindness to the earth means that you can enjoy them without worrying that you’re putting a strain on the environment. You can browse through their collection and purchase whatever catches your eye online at Gossypium.
For the active man
If you partake in an active lifestyle and you want to be sporty even when you’re not running tracks at the gym, then you have to be sure that what you wear fits in with that healthy lifestyle. Simple Shoes is a great fashion brand for the guy who likes to get around. It flaunts simple, yet interesting and eco-friendly footwear, with sneakers being one of their fun ranges. Simple Shoes creates a variety of sneaker styles that are crafted from materials such as suede, wool, organic cotton and even recycled rubber. Sporty and creative is the name of the game with a strong focus on using what you have instead of wasting it, so check what they have on offer at their website Simple Shoes.
For the fashion-forward guy
In recent years men have started taking better care and paying more attention to how they dress and look, and with eco-friendly fashion you can be trendy as well as sensitive to the environment. If this sounds like it’s right up your alley then a good brand to check out is Eco Trend Collection that offers handcrafted clothing and accessories. Materials used in the creation process include natural and organic raw materials. The company pursues fair-trade principles and also forms part of the organic trade association. You can be trendy with the fabrics used, which include Sasawashi, which is made from a Japanese leaf; Lenpur, which is taken from sustainable harvested white pine wood pulp; and Tussah, a silk derived from the Asian silkworm, to mention a few. Eco Trend is fabulously local, so view their website and find out more about them here.
For the classic guy
You take an interest in how you look but you don’t follow the trends too strictly. You want clothing that’s sustainable and that will last longer than a season. Enter Lunar. Lunar is a well-known fashion brand in SA that offers men and women earthy, classic items that are sensitive to the environment. Natural fibres and pigment dyes are used almost exclusively on all items. Lunar’s philosophy is focused on finding inspiration in the small things around us and appreciating our environment. Although their men’s collection is a small one, their fashion offerings are a great source for the eco-conscious man. The clothing designs flaunt clean, classic lines in earthy colours. They are versatile, capable of being worn out with the boys or to the beach for a romantic evening with your girlfriend. This versatility makes your clothes last longer than a season, so it’s kind to your pocket as well as the planet. Check our Lunar’s collections online.
The liveeco team
