Elle's top eco shopping destinations

Already a favourite shopping destination, lingerie retailer www.figleaves.com has this year launched a special area of their site, Greenleaves, specializing in fair trade and organic underwear from Eco-Boudoir to Chantelle.

Launched in spring 2005 by Bono, wife Ali Hewson and Rogan Gregory, Edun aims to encourage the fashion world to do business with Africa, and has a whole host of celebrity fans including Natalie Portman, Zoe Kravitz and Jessica Simpson.

For ten years, People Tree has been synonymous with ethical fashion. Producing gorgeous clothes while following fair trade principles, they have collaborated with the likes of Richard Nicoll, Thakoon and Bora Aksu and even have a concession in Topshop.

This New York-based Danish label proves that luxury fashion can be ethical, producing clothes that only support sustainable businesses. With it's clean lines and modern tailoring, Noir is a firm favourite with hardcore fashion fans.

made specialise in producing must-have jewellery created from recycled materials by specially trained artisans in Nairobi. They currently have collections designed for them by queens of style Alexa Chung and Pearl Lowe.

If you're looking for the perfect bag then Matt & Nat is the brand to head for. Effortlessly cool and super stylish, all of their accessories are cruelty free, spurning animal products in favour of a much more eco vegan leather.