Say "fashion" in the same breath as "eco-awareness" and "green" and immediately we think of tie-dye and Birkenstocks. Eco-aware and clothing just don't go together, right?

Not so. Tierra Del Forte has years of experience in denim design, but has started her own company, Del Forte Jeans because she wanted to fulfill her dream of having her "own premium denim line while protecting the environment and the farmers." Her Del Forte Denim is made from 100% organically grown cotton, which means the cotton is grown without chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Del Forte also likes recycling, so once you are "so over" your jeans, send them back to Del Forte, and they will add them Project ReJEANeration. You also get 10% off the purchase of your next pair of Del Forte jeans.

All of the jean silhouettes are totally cute. My favorite is the Juniper trouser (shown), which has a low rise and thankfully, a 20" leg opening. The jeans are available in selected stores.