“GreenLeaves:  Figleaves.com Eco Department Spring 2008”
Written by: Lisa L. Genese

For those not in the know, Figleaves.com carries an array of beautiful and unique bathing suits, lounge wear and fine laced intimate wear - - all of these are made by an assortment of designers from France to South Africa. Some trends for bathing suits (either one piece or bikinis) are reversible (wearable on either side), and animals as prints with a matching tunic. The colors are cosmetic colors, metallic and “Florida” bright. The one pieces are absolutely amazing, they have creative cutouts, and some designs allow for a sexier appeal than the two-pieces!

The lounge wear and the intimate apparel are made with the finest of lace, silks and cotton. The biggest and impressive of their respective trends are the organic materials that are used in these products. Some lines are made from organic cotton, bamboo, soy and hemp; the most impressive was the hemp material, it not only looked by it felt like fine silk. The end result is that the production of these garments using organic materials allows the cost to be kept low and, therefore, it is passed on to the consumer!

The following designers are the eco-specific brands like Enamore, Green Knicker and Eco Boudoir. Some main stream brands that are following this influence are Chantelle, CIN2 and Eberjey. Figleaves website includes an eco department which gives you information on the on how you can wash the organic material and be energy efficient.

Visit: www.figleaves.com