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Green Fashion of Stardom: What (Green) the Stars Wear

In today's eco-friendly climate, there appears to be not one industry has neglected to pitch in to help turn reverse the damage that has been done to the environment. The travel industry, one of the largest industries, has put together numerous sustainable vacation options for travelers, including earth friendly transportation and lodging. Large corporations have put money and research into technology that helps to reduce emissions and energy consumption. It is common knowledge that green celebrities put their famous names to the cause of saving earth's resources. In fact, countless famous people support this effort even down to the clothes they wear on their backs. Green fashion in Hollywood and other entertainment cities is becoming more popular every year.

Threads 4 Thought

Threads 4 Thought is a well known sustainable clothing company that has a long list of green celebrities sporting their apparel. In addition, a percentage of their sales go to several environmental charities such as the National Resources Defense Council. The ongoing theme to their clothing line is to create clothing dedicated to issues in Africa, world conflict and, of course, the environment. The clothing is made from materials like organic cotton and polyester fabricated from recycled plastics. The line is fashionably casual and includes styles for both men and women. Among their well known clientele are Paris Hilton, Don Cheadle and Jamie Foxx.

EcoSkin

Famous faces like Christina Applegate and Angela Lindvall sport the fabulous eco-friendly fashions provided by EcoSkin. The clothing is made from bamboo and other sustainable fabrics and was very well received at one of their first events, a green initiative fashion show in Los Angeles in 2008. Since that time, the clothing line has become a go to for people in all walks of life who support sustaining the earth's resources. They offer a full line of apparel including dresses, work apparel and casual wear. All of the fabrics used are completely fabricated from start to finish in the United States.

Hass Libre Clothing

Hass Libre is an organic apparel designer and manufacturer of eco-friendly clothes made from natural hemp, bamboo and other organic materials. In support of a Hollywood event celebrating Earth Day 2010, the designer gifted green celebrities with socially conscious clothing and other products and services. The gifts included an exclusive tee-shirt made just for the occasion and was given to all of the presenters and performers, along with selected media support. Cindy Crawford, Bill Maher and Leonardo DiCaprio are just a few of the celebrities who have supported this event in past years.

The media is filled with stories of the support that the stars in Hollywood are giving to sustaining earth's natural resources. When it comes to fashion, green celebrities have come out in droves to fashion shows and events that feature environmental and socially conscious designers' wares. These designers are offering clothing lines that feature everything from infant wear to black tie clothing and everything in between and celebrities are eager to purchase and proudly wear these fashions.