Suno combines New York artistry with African style with its range of sustainable swimwear.

Max Osterweis was inspired to launch the label in spring 2009 following post-election violence in Kenya, an African nation Osterweis considers to be his second home. The violence threatened to damage the country's economy and industry, and Osterweis desperately wanted to help. He enlisted designer Erin Beatty, and together they set about creating the dazzling apparel and swimwear items that would later turn heads around the world.

The Suno pieces are made from vintage and fair trade African textiles using a combination of traditional techniques and new innovations. The swimwear line features one-pieces and bikinis in a range of vivid tribal prints.

And the fashion world is starting to take notice of the innovative pair's efforts. Suno was recently named one of ten finalists for the upcoming CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund award.

Suno items are available at high end retailers in more than 60 countries around the world, including Barneys New York and Ceremony, and the Suno website. The items are on the high side, with bikini tops priced at around $150 and around $300 for the one-piece suits, but anyone looking for a swimsuit that's unique and green may still be tempted.

[Source: Ecouterre]

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The eco-conscious designer claims her plant starch bikini is the first compostable swimsuit in the world. It was one of the star attractions at the HauteNatured swimwear runway show at the week's close.

A compostable swimsuit sounds good to environmentalists in theory, but I must admit I wondered about the practicalities of it. After all, no one wants to step into the surf fully clothed, only to have their swimwear wash away in the waves! But Loudermilk assures us, the suit will only begin to break down once it's buried in the earth, and even then it takes around 180 days to decompose.

But Loudermilk doesn't necessarily expect her swimsuit will be around for a long time.

She told the Miami Herald that "You can use it again or you can throw it away," before adding that it's very inexpensive. I'm not sure anything could be priced low enough for me to wear it once or twice, but perhaps it's just the thing for celebrities that don't want to be snapped wearing the same suit!

[Source: Ecouterre]
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Vintage style is on show with Natalie Golonka's eco-friendly swimwear line, JungleGurl.

Golonka sources vintage fabrics to craft her unique swimsuits. As each one comes from recycled materials, you'll never find someone else wearing quite the same bikini on the beach.

The designer's mix of Fijian and Hawaiian heritage makes her perfectly placed to create tropical swimwear designed to flatter the bodies of real women. We love the bright colors she finds in fabrics around the world, and the modern designs.

Considering that they're made from reclaimed materials, the prices of between $220 and $250 seem on the high side. But if you believe in green fashion, you'll probably prefer investing that money in an eco-friendly label rather than one creating a massive carbon footprint.

JungleGurl swimsuits are available from a range of American retailers. Have these bikinis given you jungle fever?

[Source: JungleGurl website]

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The brand takes the recycled nylon fibers from the used fishing nets and blends them with Creora Chlorine resistant spandex to make its colorful eco-friendly swimsuits. As these swimmers come from a material made for the ocean, it makes sense that they're said to last ten times longer than the average set of spandex bathers. Green warriors may also be interested to note that Eco-Panda's recycled nylon uses 27% less natural petroleum resources and emits 28% less greenhouse gases than the average during manufacturing.

Eco-Panda's collection includes halter, bandeau, and classic styled bikinis alongside one-piece swimsuits and beach cover-ups. The styles are fairly modest, which will disappoint fans of skimpy Brazilian swimwear, but they are modern and fun. I also like that we can choose between a two-piece set of differently sized tops and bottoms, or buy the bikini pieces as separates.

If you love the range, make sure you sign up for a free VIP account. You'll receive a 25% discount on all swimwear, and earn points to be used on future purchases. That makes the already affordably priced bathers even more attainable. Bikini sets start at just $29 from the Eco-Panda online store.

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Designer Jess Salter creates figure flattering one-pieces, playful bikinis and tankinis, and mix-and-match separates to suit all body types. Each piece is made from sun safe UPF 50+ fabrics and adorned with fun patterns for a youthful, modern look.

There are a few gentle frill designs dotted around in their range too, but there are only a handful of designs and colors to choose from.

The bikinis tend not to run into bigger sizes and it's difficult to find a cup size larger than a C. That makes the brand unsuitable for women with curves, but if you have a small frame you're in business.

The prices certainly run on the designer side of the scale, but they are reasonable and the designs are certainly unique and modern.

Each fashion item in the Emobi collection is designed and manufactured in Sydney, Australia to reduce the label's carbon footprint (until they pack them up and ship them to the U.S). Digital printing practices helps to reduce resource usage, while the label's water-based dyes protect the world's beaches and waterways.

Emobi might be made Down Under, but it's available in selected retail stores around the globe including outlets in the United States, Great Britain, and Switzerland.

No matter where you are in the world, you can also shop online at the Emobi website, although international orders will take a few more days to arrive. You can order them within the U.S for faster shipping from the retailer, Beach Bliss.

I'm certainly a fan of the colorful designs in the mix, which is your favorite?

[Source: Eco-Fashion World]
[Image Source: Emobi]

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Eco-friendly fashions usually call to mind itchy fabrics that come in some variation of the color biege. But this hello-sunshine-yellow Kelly B. Tizzi Cut-Out Swimsuit is anything but.

The fabric is made from bamboo and an organic cotton/spandex blend so the swimsuit is just as fitting as any other would be.

The neck-strap is removable as well if you would prefer a bandeau look. The sides of the suit are also cut-out, alternating gaps with strips of fabric. The cut-out swimsuit is more innovative way to show some skin in a one-piece.

In terms of other social benefits of this product, it is made in USA under fair trade regulations. But that doesn't mean it's price has gone through the roof; this swimsuit is currently retailing at $70.

It has also been featured on EcoCitizen, a website catering to socially-conscious consumers who don't want to compromise on style.

The swimsuit does not come in any other color and from what I've seen on the beach, the styling of the top of this swimsuit does not typically have a lot of support for those above an A/B cup. But again, this environmental swimsuit proves that tree-huggers are not relegated to the unfashionable any longer.

Get the Kelly B. Tizzi Cut-Out Swimsuit:

• Available to purchase on Amazon
• Available to purchase at Ecocitizen

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