June 30, 2006

Nature’s Calling

Stewart+Brown Green Clothing

Generally speaking, the words “bare minimum” don’t apply to your clothing. Price tags tend to be high; suitcases are overstuffed; and your midriff stays covered.

But Stewart+Brown’s pieces make less feel like a whole lot more.

The sustainable line of separates from a husband-and-wife duo is made of high-quality materials that take the least possible amount from the earth’s precious resources.

Be cute and comfy in an organic cotton (no pesticides or herbicides here) dress that shows just the right amount of leg. When the fog comes rolling in, throw on a sweater made from Mongolian cashmere (hand-combed by herdsmen in a co-op). Sleek skirts made of top-grade factory surplus fabrics seamlessly take you from day to night.

Plus, Stewart+Brown is a member of One Percent for the Planet, an alliance of businesses that pays a voluntary earth tax and donates 1 percent of all sales to environmental organizations.

Making them do-gooders to the max.

Available at August, 5410 College Avenue, at Hudson Street, Oakland (510-652-2711); Azalea, 411 Hayes Street, at Gough Street (415-861-9888). To see styles, go to stewartbrown.com.