Fashion for Him - Green Holiday Gift Guide 2008

Give a special fellow stylish clothes and accessories made organic cotton, hemp denim, and even recycled inner tubes.

Circuit Board Business Card Case $20 Why it's green: This techno-savvy business card case, made from a discarded circuit board, will make you the envy of all the CEOs in your peer set. Recommended by: The Daily Green
Splaff Recycled Bike Inner Tube Belt $24 Why it's green: Splaff keeps over 4 tons of old bike tires out of landfills by cleaning them up and turning them into shiny black belts. For added durability, the belts are lined with hemp, and the whole belt is made with nontoxic cements and low-impact dyes. Recommended by: Green Picks

Vintage '70s and '80s Sunglasses $40 to $75 Why it's green: American Apparel has an exclusive collection of sunglasses scoured from Southern California and Montreal. These unique styles are authentically retro and fashionably recycled. They're even suitable for prescription lenses, if needed. Recommended by: Green Picks
Loomstate Organic Cotton Hoodie $100 and up Why it's green: Loomstate hoodies are made from 100% organic cotton, completely free of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Loomstate prides itself on sustainable operations and supporting organic farming around the world. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle

Organic Cotton Flannel Robe $99 Why it's green: Wrap him up in lush, thick organic cotton flannel. This charcoal grey robe is made of pesticide-free materials with low-impact dyes. Recommended by: Green Picks
Organic Jean Jacket $89 Why it's green: This 100% organic cotton jacket, made by fair-trade workers, is versatile enough to wear hiking, shopping, or to work. Recommended by: Big Green Purse

RocknSocks Crew Socks $11 Why it's green: With the motto “Life is too short to wear white socks,” RocknSocks makes cool striped socks out of recycled cotton. Choose from 10 color varieties, and add some flash to your man's wardrobe. Recommended by: Green Picks
Passchal Bags $220 and up Why it's green: These sleek briefcases and messenger bags (and even a daddy diaper bag) are made from discarded tractor inner tubes, plus a touch of eco-friendly leather (vegetable dyed, chrome free). They also have interior LED lights that automatically turn on and off. Recommended by: Green Picks

Rawganique Hemp Denim Jacket $149 Why it's green: No hippie gear here -- this 100% hemp fiber jacket has sleek European styling and comes in black and natural shades. No pesticides are used growing the certified organic fiber, and the material is not chemically treated. Recommended by: Green Picks
El Naturalista Shoes $250 and up Why it's green: This line of shoes, boots, and sandals has natural latex rubber soles and vegetable-tanned leather uppers. Recommended by: Greenopia

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Posted by Andrea S Mon Dec 1, 2008 5:34pm PST
simpleshoes.com (also carried by select retailers) has shoes made from recycled materials and/or earth-friendly leather. much cheaper than the El Naturalista; $55 - $90.
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Posted by fishing guy Mon Dec 1, 2008 6:16pm PST
I would kiss the gal who gave me one of those Passhal Bags!
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