Eco Lingerie for Your Valentine
by Crosby Noricks
Hitched or not, there is nothing like a new set of skivvies awaiting you in the boudoir to perk up a girl’s mood on Valentine’s Day. This month, drop the hint or splurge on yourself with these eco-conscious bras, underwear and lingerie sets.
Sandmaiden, handmade crush-worthy lingerie and loungewear by Amanda Buchanan, is a feel-good V-day splurge that won’t break the bank. Made of about 90% natural fabrics, including silk and plant pulp based jerseys, each piece is hand dyed using professional low impact fiber reactive dyes. Amanda says, “I’m committed to continue to produce a garment that has not been made in a factory, where the seamstresses, if not I, are fully responsible for production of the entire piece.” In addition, most Sandmaiden pieces are fully customizable, from special lengths, cup sizes, and colors to give women control and choice. This aspect of participation and freedom in design is important to Amanda, who explains that “many women have specific sizing challenges that can make shopping un-fun. It’s been so rewarding being able to offer custom sizing on even very basic items to a huge cross section of women online.”
Perfectly Imperfect, an eco-conscious line founded by former Three Dots head designer and creative director Jadie Kadletz, uses only organic cotton and other sustainable textiles. Inspired by the wabi sabi way of life, an ancient Chinese philosophy that stands for things that are fresh and simple, denoting simplicity, and rustic beauty, Perfectly Imperfect has perfected the nighttime nighty with their Organic Cotton Lace Nighty, a simple yet sexy piece available in natural with Black Lace, or Black (with Rasberry Lace)(Rasberry is a magenta-like deep pink) that will take you through the heat of Valentine’s day and beyond. Available at Green Loop.
Eco-Budoir, beautiful, eco-friendly lingerie and bedroom accessories, is the ultimate in eco luxury. Founder Jenny White left her successful career as an Art Director in the London fashion industry to pursue an MA in Textile Futures at Central Saint Martins, fueled by a passion for luxury design without negatively affecting people and the environment. The result? Gorgeous silks, knickers, camisoles and more in light, breezy cuts. The pink shards pattern is perfect for romance with a kick.
