Glamorous fashionistas agree that a wardrobe staple is the perfect fitting blue jean. But how much should this must-have cost you and our environment? Designer jeans now cost on average $175 a pop and unfortunately we can't just live on one pair! Even if you are one of the lucky glams who can always fit into their favorite jeans, how long will they stay in style? According to Outside Magazine, it takes roughly one pound of fertilizer and pesticide to grow the conventional cotton required for one pair of jeans. Eco-friendly designers have caught on and are producing 100% organic cotton jeans. But what do they look like on? Even the most environmentally-friendly aren't willing to give up the glam for conservation, especially when these "green jeans" can cost the same as a pair of Sevens! So how do you pick the right pair? After researching the net, the hottest pair was not the most promoted (Levis for $250) but the Del Forte Cotton Delia Jean 20% on sale with free shipping at White Parot.
Mavi's organic jean also looks promising. Our Glam Guys should check out the great savings on Lonestar organic denim at Bluefly or Valcom Concord Organic Jean for only $55. If any readers have tried any organic "green jeans" ...Please Share!
Mavi's organic jean also looks promising. Our Glam Guys should check out the great savings on Lonestar organic denim at Bluefly or Valcom Concord Organic Jean for only $55. If any readers have tried any organic "green jeans" ...Please Share!
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Not ready to switch to an organic jean yet...well you can at least pick a "conventional" jean that is less harmful. According Lime magazine, the wash of the jean can make a difference too. www.lime.com/node/15837 Not surprisingly, the more distressed the jean the less eco friendly...for some of us its baby steps...
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