# Eco Fashion Basics Stylish LBDs for Conscientious Consumers By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-fashion-basics References: [eco-chick](http://eco-chick.com/2010/01/5073/eco-fashion-basics-an-ode-to-the-perfect-little-black-dress/#more-5073) & [gogreenstreet](http://www.gogreenstreet.com/eco-chic-little-black-dress/) Combine the credit crunch with environmental concerns and a desire for fashion and you have conditions that are a perfect storm for an [eco fashion basic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation) in the form of the little black dress. The LBD has mythical status among the fashion conscious, but now, it makes even more sense. A number of [eco-friendly materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma) and fashionable styles as well as affordable pricing--less than $100--are pushing the little black dress onto the hangers of frugal fashionistas everywhere. **Implications** - Black is one of the most versatile colors when it comes to fashion and dresses ooze feminine appeal. These two facts combined with the new world of [wallet-friendly and eco conscious options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-dna) sheds light on how the little black dress we've known and loved for so long, won't be leaving racks anytime soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eco Fashion:** Exploring eco-friendly materials and sustainable fashion styles for LBDs presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion industry. - **Affordable Fashion:** Promoting affordable pricing for little black dresses (LBDs) under $100 disrupts traditional high-end fashion and appeals to frugal fashionistas. - **Minimalist Fashion:** Embracing the versatility of black and the timeless appeal of dresses opens opportunities for minimalist LBD designs and promotes sustainable fashion practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace eco-friendly materials, affordable pricing, and minimalist designs to create disruptive innovation in the little black dress (LBD) market. - **Sustainable Fashion:** Promoting sustainable and eco-conscious fashion options for LBDs disrupts the traditional fashion industry and appeals to conscientious consumers. - **Fast Fashion:** The fast fashion industry can explore affordable and eco-friendly options for LBDs, offering disruptive innovation and appealing to budget-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Eco-Friendly Professional Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dana-bandi.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-dresses.md) - [Accessible Mindful Shopping Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-dna.md) - [Leopard Mini Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leopard-mini-dresses.md) - [Spring Fashion Blooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-spring-2025.md) - [Sustainable Summer Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma.md) - [Autumn Occasion Dresses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reformation-fall-dresses.md) - [Festive Eco-Friendly Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens.md)