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Sultry Sustainable Swimwear

Bathing Suit Designs by Linda Loudermilk are Stylish and Eco-Friendly

— July 22, 2011 — Eco
Linda Loudermilk is known for her fabulous, eco-friendly fashion designs and the showing of her two new bathing suit designs at Miami Swim 2012 Fashion Week are no exception. Linda Loudermilk has managed to create two very sultry and appealing swimsuits that are made using plant starch and that will entirely decompose under soil in only 180 days.

The two suits by Linda Loudermilk boast a sheeny, olive-green hue and are cut very dramatically. The swimsuit features barely-there coverage on the bottom while the two-piece offers plenty of protection and coverage for active swims.

Implications - As more and more of today's consumers begin to adapt to green lifestyles, it is imperative that businesses offer plenty of unique pieces to complement this adjustment. Businesses that offer a wide range of stylish, eco-friendly products will see large returns amongst today's eco-conscious industry.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Swimwear - Designing stylish swimwear using eco-friendly materials and processes to meet the growing demand of eco-conscious consumers.
2. Sustainable Fashion - Creating fashion designs that are both stylish and environmentally sustainable to cater to the increasing interest in green living.
3. Biodegradable Clothing - Developing clothing lines using materials that will decompose under soil, providing innovative solutions to reduce the fashion industry's carbon footprint.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Offering sustainable swimwear and clothing to meet the demand of eco-conscious consumers, while contributing to the reduction of the fashion industry's impact on the environment.
2. Retail Industry - Providing eco-friendly swimwear and clothing as part of a growing trend of sustainable fashion that will attract environmentally conscious consumers, leading to increased sales and customer loyalty.
3. Textile Industry - Researching and implementing materials and processes to create biodegradable clothing, responding to the increasing consumer demand for sustainable fashion and contributing to the reduction of textile waste in landfills.
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