ORGANIC FORTNIGHT: Why blue is the new green

Organic denim is a really worthwhile fabric to look out for, whether you're shopping for jeans, outerwear, accessories or, in the case of these fabulous courts by Beyond Skin at Adili, an unusual-looknig pair of shoes!

Read on after the jump to see my pick of all things organic and denim, along with some interesting facts on why the fabric is such a great eco-buy.

Denim is one of the most popular fashion fabrics ever, and because it holds its own so steadily, it's easy to forget that it's just another form of cotton. We've got used to buying organic cotton now and the reasons for this choice are well documented: cotton uses a third of the world's pesticides and is responsible for 20,000 deaths through poisoning in developing countries. So next time you pull on a crisp, organic t-shirt, won't you feel better teaming it with a funky pair of organic jeans? Here are my top organic denim purchases.

Straight leg organic jeans: a bargain at ASOS!

If you can pull-off the straight leg style, don't miss this fabulous offer at ASOS. The jeans, by top organic label Edun are reduced from £135 to just £55, and are still available in loads of sizes. With a distinctive 'leaf' motif on the back pockets, this is a seriously stylish and ethical wardrobe addition.

Kuyichi jeans

Like any big denim brand, Kuyichi makes jeans to suit all body types and keeps well in line with current trends. Its current collection includes some of the most stylish jeans around at the moment, including the 'Roxy' high-waisted slim cut for women and the super-sharp 'Digby' pleat-front chino cut for men. At £80-£100 a pair, these top quality jeans are really not bad value at all.

howies' jeans

howies is always a good bet for high quality, ethical casualwear, and its jeans range is as varied and stylish as you might expect. From £70, you'll find long-lasting jeans in a range of styles to suit all shapes -- all completely organic.

Beyond Skin shoes

The hot denim heels pictured above are by Beyond Skin and available at Adili. 'Lilly' costs £126, is a classic court style and completely vegan.

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