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Remember this eco-friendly Larsen Gray Bellara Crop Braid Tank that I highlighted a while back? It's now on sale for $108 (originally $216). Great color and braided detail. Don't be fearful of the cropped silhouette. I envision it working really well as a layering piece. Perhaps a black tank or a turtleneck. Oh, and in case you forgot, it's made of 50 percent soybean and 50 percent organic cotton. Cool right?

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We're all for sustainability at Fab, so when we heard Banana's going green with its new Heritage collection, we had to let you in on the details. "Sustainability is the new luxury," said executive vice president of design Simon Kneen, who describes the collection, seen left, as "signature sportswear for the really modern attitude."

The Heritage collection, ranging from $39 to $150, is made out of organic cotton, soy silk, and bamboo. The gorgeous, eco-friendly line debuts this Summer. On another note, the company has also started using more recycled materials and changing treatment processes so its laundry facilities can comply with the Business for Social Responsibility's clean water guidelines. Awesome — go Banana!

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Ferragamo has gone green. In an effort to preserve the Earth, the luxury brand has created a line of eco-friendly handbags named Eco Ferragamo. What makes this collection special is that the bags are made from a nontoxic tanning technique, are lined in handwoven hemp, and use dyes from natural elements such as tree bark. The results, seen below, are luxurious, biodegradable, and water-resistant bags. The Eco Ferragamo collection ranges from small totes to maxi hobos made in hues of tobacco brown, lemon yellow, and grapefruit pink. The bags retail from $1,190 to $1,890 and will be available come February.

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You know, you hear about celebrities being environmental activists, but to see it seals the deal.

We love Kate Bosworth; she's so cute and her style is ever evolving. We were super excited when we found out she was going to co-host this year's Gorgeous and Green benefit in San Francisco.

This is the benefit's fourth year in the making, and past hosts and supporters include Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, and Salma Hayek. Proceeds went to Global Green USA, an organization committed to various green initiatives like rebuilding New Orleans and promoting access to clean water as a global human right. Not only did PartySugar find a really yummy organic cabernet, I talked to Bosworth about her super cool Phillip Lim dress, which turned out to be, you guessed it, green.

After greeting Bosworth, she complimented us — "You guys look lovely." She had us at lovely. I knew her dramatic zippered LBD was from Phillip Lim's Spring collection, but there was more than meets the eye:

So this dress is Phillip Lim?

"It’s his green line. This dress is in his regular [Spring] line but he made this for me for this event. I told him I really liked this dress, but I know he has a green line, so I asked if it was possible to make it green and he said absolutely. This is some hemp, some organic silk, recycled zippers, and it’s been hand-dyed in natural dyes. What’s so great about it is a lot of people think green clothing can be boring or granola-ish. The reason I loved it is it shows how you can make an interesting design 100 percent green."

To see more of Bosworth at the event and images from the green runway show, read more

You thought you'd seen them all: Reusable shopping bags that practically every retailer sells now — but you have another option. its-laS-tik reusable bags ($14) are green, stylish, and bouncy.

Bouncy?

Unlike other canvas or cotton bags that don't stretch, its-laS-tik uses flexible fabrics that take the shape of its contents and move with you as you walk. You can double the load per bag but never feel the extra heaviness. Cool, right? What's cooler is the bags are manufactured by Hurricane Katrina survivors in New Orleans. For about $14 per 12" by 13" bag, you can take the stress off your shoulders and help those less fortunate make a living.

Green life. Green style. Is this your motto? If so, check out TheGreenLoop.com. It's an online retail store meant to do good by providing sustainable fashions made by companies committed to the green cause. What's more, they donate one percent of all purchases to support the environment. Brands on their roster include Anna Corinna, Edun, Linda Loudermilk, and Loomstate.

Ecco Domani has just added some green power to their Fashion Foundation by adding a sustainable design award to its existing program.

“The fashion industry as a whole is taking an important step towards eco-conscious design and production. Through this new award we are proud to acknowledge those emerging designers who are using their talent to make a difference in the world in which we live” , said David Bowman, senior director of marketing at Ecco Domani Wines.

The award will be open to a women's or menswear designer who exemplifies their commitment to sustainability based on three criteria: environment, social equity, and economic viability.

The 2009 winners, one in sustainable design, four womenswear, one menswear, and one accessories designer will each receive $25,000 towards their showing at NY Fall Fashion Week in February. This year's winners had a lot to say and we hope next year's will be just as exciting.

FYI, this contest is open to designers from all levels so if you're blessed with a sewing thumb, you can enter, too. For more information on how to apply, check out Eccodomani.com.

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Green With Glamour, a fabulous eco-conscious site, is providing deep discounts you don't want to miss out on. In the eight pages, you'll find scarf tops, wooden jewels, and sexy dresses, all eco-friendly.

I'm drawn to this Sublet Clothing Natural Alison Dress ($146, originally $243), not only because it's made of organic cotton and bamboo, but because it's super stylin'.