Veja

For a refined version of the sneaker, check out all the orGLAMic shoes made by Veja.  Designed in Paris, this company works with small Brazilian producers of organic cotton and wild rubber from the Brazilian Amazon to create a variety of hip, chic sneaks.  The Indigenos made of vegetable-tanned leather would be my choice for any orGLAMic [...]

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Autonomie Project

Offering a wide variety of eco-conscious apparel and footwear, Autonomie Project gets it right with these classic sneakers.  Dead-ringers for their conventional alternative, these are made with a 100% fair trade certified organic cotton canvas upper that is dyed with PCP- and AZO-free dyes, while the sole is produced with FSC certified all-natural and sustainable [...]

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TOMS

While TOMS made it’s mark in the footwear market several years ago with it’s unique signature style and social-good platform, it is the wide selection of hip designs combined with more recent organic options that makes them our pick for today’s Manly Monday post.  Made with certified pesticide-free cotton, the Grey Cousteau Organic Cotton Men’s [...]

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Naya

Paired with slouchy boyfriend jeans and an equally slouchy T, these orGLAMic flats by Naya are perfect for a springtime jaunt about town.  The Stoneham gladiator-inspired t-strap sandals are eco-consciously made of chrome-free leather, nickel-free buckles, biodegradable foam cushioning, a bamboo heel and an outsole made of recycled cork.  The company’s entire collection is made [...]

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The People’s Shoe

This Manly Monday post features preppy-chic kicks from The People’s Shoe.  Hand-crafted in Eastern China under strictly regulated conditions, these orGLAMic sneakers come packaged in a 90% post-consumer waste reusable tote made of plastic bags collected off the streets of Bali.  In 2010 The People’s Shoe is also donating 1% of gross revenue to 1% [...]

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Simple

Simple has been a pioneer in mainstream footwear brands going eco.  While I’m not much of a sneakers-kind-of-gal, these baby booties are an orGLAMic treat for feet.  The Simple Weebit Booties are made of certified organic cotton, with soft, flexible soles made of washable eco-suede.  The elastics are made of recycled PET (made from recycled [...]

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Adidas

This week’s installment of MANLY MONDAYS is for all of you athletes out there, or for those of you that just want to play the part.  Adidas makes it easy with their line of eco-conscious orGLAMic footwear.  The Superstar 2 Grun Shoes, pictured above, are a fun, eco-conscious version of the Superstar shoe, a basketball [...]

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Hunter

Yes, I still have rain on the brain this week, and I am happy to report that my longtime favorite wellies are in fact orGLAMic!  That’s right, Hunter boots, which many of you have been sporting (or coveting) for years are eco-conscious and as chic as ever.  Made of 100% recyclable materials, these durable, long-lasting [...]

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Nike

Time for another installment of Manly Mondays!  Luckily for you orGLAMic fellas out there, Nike continues it’s efforts in social and eco contributions with their new N7 collection.  During the creation of the collection, which includes Air Huaraches, Air Pegasus +26, organic cotton t-shirts, and even preschool and toddler kicks, careful consideration is given to the [...]

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FLOPS

Nothing says summertime like flip flops (although I have to admit as an Angeleno I wear them year round!)  OrGLAMic FLOPS are an eco-alternative as they are made out of natural Brazilian rubber instead of synthetic rubber.  The harvesting of biodegradable natural rubber occurs by harmlessly ‘tapping’ into the tree to remove a milky sap [...]

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