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Alicia Silverstone Talks Style Ethics With “Vogue”

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, March 30th, 2011 in Actresses, Environment-Eco-Green, Fashion.

Posing in an eco-friendly dress next to cows at Animal Acres Sanctuary in Acton, California, vegan Alicia Silverstone couldn’t be more in her element for Vogue magazine’s “Style Ethics With Alicia Silverstone” feature.

The glowing, pregnant actress discussed her preferences for environmentally conscious clothing. Practicing what she preaches, Silverstone is wearing a dress by designer Gregory Parkinson that features recycled silk, hand-dyed with water soluble coloring.

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Jason Mraz is up to nothing but good for the environment, as always. Besides offsetting the electricity at his home and studio with solar power, he’s currently on a three year transition to turn his farm from a conventional avocado one to an organic property offering a multitude of food crops.

On the farm, Mraz, named one of the top 40 farmers under 40, might be caught wearing bamboo and cotton tees available from a company at which he serves as vice president.

“I’m not a brand whore. I’ve always been a jeans and t-shirt kind of guy,” Mraz told the Huffington Post. “These days I prefer organic fibers because they feel better on my skin. Recently I co-founded BlendApparel.com, a green t-shirt company with transformative messages, that we hope keep our conversation going about our ever changing environment — Tees intended to inspire and empower the people, etc.”

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Vaute Couture

Vaute Couture

Participants in the Farm Sanctuary Walk For Animals taking place in Orlando, Florida will be treated to a special t-shirt designed by Vaute Couture, the fashion house created and owned by Leanne Hilgart.

The Orlando walk starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, from Ethos Vegan Kitchen, 1235 N. Orange Ave., No. 101, in Orlando, Florida.

Vaute Couture is known for its fashions that display animal-friendly slogans such as “No Animals Were Harmed In The Making Of This Girl,” and “I Win Friends With Salad.” Clothing from Vaute Couture is eco-friendly, featuring organic cotton, recycled materials and low-impact dyes. Besides tees, Vaute Couture also produces upcycled windbreakers, vegan jackets and coats, one of which was worn by Emily Deschanel on an episode of Bones. Ginnifer Goodwin is also fond of the winter coats.

Alicia Silverstone said of the brand, “Love the styles. What I love even more is what this company stands for.”

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We’ve recovered from the cat throwing former contestant on Project Runway and this season, we’re excited that Gretchen Jones is competing with her organic cotton denim and other sustainable clothing.

Jones told Oregon Live, “I use natural fibers and try to impact my environment by making things to order; I don’t over-produce. I also try to sustain the economy that supports me,” Jones said about buying local.

While we’re loving Tim Gunn‘s anti-fur stance, it’s surprising to learn he was hesitate about Jones using only sustainable materials in the competition. Such little faith?

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If there’s any time to emulate celebrity fashion and keep your ethics about animals and environment, it’s now.

More and more stars, vegetarian or not, have been seen wearing organic cotton, faux hides and sustainable stockings in public.

Treehugger has compiled a few favorites, including this Vaute Couture vegan coat by designer Leanne Hilgart worn by Emily Deschanel on Bones.

Called the “El,” Deschanel is said to own it in the recycled black color as well.

Desperate Housewives stars Teri Hathcher and Marcia Cross purchased FEED bags for the entire television series crew. The bags, made from recycled cotton, not only help the environment, but humans too, as each different style of FEED is designed to assist in hunger in various parts of the world.

See what the other green fashions celebrities are sporting at Treehugger.

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