Eco-Fashion

What is eco-fashion? The answer to this question can be tricky. Some people might say it’s organically comprised clothing. Others might say it’s clothing made from reclaimed fabrics
or sustainable sources like bamboo or hemp. Whatever side you might take, there’s plenty of
fantastic options to choose from here in the Mile High City when it comes to green garb.
Here are some local designers and boutiques that are doing their part to provide
some ultra-hip, socially responsible clothing.

square 1

1441 Larimer Square; 720-904-1122
www.square1shop.com
Situated on one of Denver’s best blocks to shop, Square 1 carries organic denim to die for, like 7 for All Mankind and Joe’s Jeans, pictured at left.

cry baby ranch

1421 Larimer St.; 888-CRYBABY
www.crybabyranch.com
One of Larimer Square’s most eclectic boutiques, Cry Baby Ranch stocks eco-friendly women’s tanks and kids’ tees from Yoga, Tribe and Culture, which are made from organic cotton.

Recycled seatbelt belt and scarf dress by
Meredith Fogg, Verdana Wear. Available at Fancy Tiger.

Lovely

7405 Grandview Ave., Arvada; 720-379-5739
www.lovelyboutique.net

Lovely is a small women’s clothing boutique in Olde Town Arvada specializing in eco-friendly labels like C&C California, Eco-ga’nik, Joe Jeans, Language and more.

Ahimsa Footwear

1668 Marion St.;

303-860-VEGI

www.ahimsafootwear.com

This local Denver shoe store carries only vegan, sweatshop-free shoes from brands like Allure, Airseal, Vegetarian Shoes, NOVACAS, Patagonia and more. Ahimsa’s shopping bags are made from 99 percent post-consumer recycled paper, and the store tries to stock locally-produced products whenever possible.

VIOLET

1439 Larimer Square; 720-932-1655
www.violetdenver.com
Specializing in clothing for professional women, Violet also outfits glass ceiling breakers with fantastic green apparel, like eco dresses from Trinity, organic t-shirts from Synergy (shown at left), eco-friendly makeup from The Balm and gorgeous jewelry from Mimi & Marge.

EVE

1413 Larimer Square; 720-932-9382
www.eveinc.net
Eve speaks to the woman in all of us, with sassy eco-friendly thong lingerie and super comfy organic cotton loungewear, and eco-handbags. Consider it one-stop-shopping for all things luxuriously green.

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Fancy Tiger

14 South Broadway; 303-282-6590
www.fancytiger.com
This unique store is a knitting-lover’s dream, but also a great place for fashion hounds. Fancy stocks green fashion lines from local designers like Pearl Clothing (women’s shirts, skirts, and sweaters made from reclaimed garments), Veranda Wear (gorgeous summer dresses made from vintage silk scarves), ThinkRe (bags made from recycled seat belts) and Pistoli (accessories made from vintage type writer keys).

Chandler Farm

2440 West Main St., Littleton; 303-797-6633
www.chandlerfarmlifestyle.com
Gracing Littleton’s quaint Main St. is Chandler Farm, stocking tons of great recycled vintage items, including celebrated local designer Tricia Hayworth’s Hay-Lo line, which is comprised of reconstructed vintage fashions for women.

Hay-Lo fashions by Tricia Hayworth.
Available at Chandler Farm.