Sustainable Fashion for the Rest of Us:
5 of The Best New Mainstream Fashion Lines

High fashion often feels far out of reach to most of us. Sustainable fashion is like a niche within an unattainable niche – until recently. Several progressive thinkers with a true flair for style have worked not only to use sustainable fibers, like organic cotton, into their creations – but also to work with major brands and retailers so those fashions are available to mainstream U.S. consumers.

In this feature, you'll find our top picks for the best sustainable fashion lines, chosen as nominees for the 2011 Heart of Green Awards. Find out which wins on Monday, April 4!