Green Is the New Black : How to Change the World with Style

For girls who care about global warming, and next season's hot looks, Green is the New Black is a must-have accessory. Does our shopping addiction contribute to climate change? What's so special about organic cotton? Who are the real fashion victims behind the jeans? From the truth about fast fashion to the best biodegradable shoes, from guilt-free spending sprees to the joys of swishing parties, Tamsin Blanchard is your guide to all things fairtrade and fabulous. She explains the principles of ethical fashion, from why it matters to how to do it. Offers tips for the aspiring green goddess: including how to knit your own scarf, seduction in eco-couture, the best places to shop for vintage sunglasses, and ethical bling. And includes fun facts and essential directories on every aspect of sustainable stylish living. With a foreword from Lily Cole, and fashion secrets from celebrity friends, Green is the New Black is the chicest, greenest survival manual around. If you want to change the world, and your wardrobe, don't go shopping without it.

Tamsin Blanchard is the former fashion editor of The Independent and former style editor at The Observer. She is currently style director at Telegraph Magazine. Her other titles include Dressing Diana, Fashion and Graphics, Love Your Home, and The Shoe. Lily Cole is an actress and a supermodel who has walked the runway for Chanel, Gaultier, and Versace.