Reports from clothing designers and fashion editors are that jewel tones are it this Fall.  Evident by unveilings at New York’s infamous Fashion Week, take your cue from rich colors like ruby, sapphire, emerald, amethyst and topaz this season.  This is especially hot for evening wear.  Think luxe fabrics and rich colors.  Accessorize with another big trend this year…flashy and bold metallics. 

Aaron Chang is a popular action sports photographer & avid surfer.  As such, he cares about taking care of the environment around him and states “Maintaining and loving our environment is paramount to the welfare of our planet and oceans. If we all band together, set aside the politics and do everything within our power to contribute to a global effort we can effect change.”

His line has until now only included traditional materials, but this Spring launched his eco line including bathing suits, board shorts and rashguards made of recycled polyester and t-shirts and cover-ups made of organic cotton! 

In addition, he’s decided to use recycled paper certified by Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Rainforest Alliance for each and every one of his promotional material including catalogs, posters, hangtags, press kits and their POP displays.  

 A percentage of the proceeds from his eco-friendly collection will be donated to environmental and humanitarian efforts worldwide and his hope is to set an example to the action sports industry and its customers in order to inspire change. 

 Aaron Chang ‘Nola’ Bikini:

View the Spring/Summer line here or keep an eye out for his collection to arrive in your local Urban Outfitters soon.  Check out Aaron’s legendary photography here.   

Simple Shoes is, as they say, “a nice little shoe company” and I couldn’t agree more!  Their Green Toe line is perfect for summer and are made out of sustainable materials.  You won’t find an animal by-products (leather) in the bunch, but what you will find is a 100% post-consumer paper pulp footbed, hemp, certified organic cotton, bamboo and jute uppers and recycled car tires for the soles sealed together with water-based cements.  And they’ll ship them to your eco-self in a post-consumer recycled box. 

 The womens ‘Toepaz’ is perfect for pairing with that summer dress, jeans or shorts and great for travel.  I have to wear slip-ons when I travel (on a plane) so that I can smoothly & gracefully make it through the security line.  I have enough stuff to shove back in my carry-on; I don’t want to worry about lacing shoes or zipping boots.  (These are also great to throw in your beach tote!)  The Men’s ‘U.F. Toe’  flip-flop is great at the beach, lounging at the pool, taking on vacation or just about anywhere. 

How about getting the man in your life some designer duds?  Joe’s Jeans is one of those conveted labels from everyday hipsters to celebs including Will Smith, Kate Beckinsale, Mary J Blige, Tom, Katie and Suri Cruise.  Although most of their line is made from conventional material, they’ve definitely caught on to consumer demand.  These ‘Rebel’ Relaxed Fit jeans are made from Certified Organic Cotton and have a great look.  Gift him with a pair of these and he’ll feel good knowing he’s stepping out in style all while supporting organic industry.  The more we buy organic, the more demand there will be for it which means less pesticides and fungicides in our air, in our soil and in our water.  Often times an increased cost is associated with going organic, but in Joe’s case the organic version is in the same range as the rest.  (In fact, right now they are 33% off!).  So why not go organic?!  And who said we have to give up style for “green”?