eco-chic

American  

[ee-koh-sheek] / ˈi koʊˌʃik /

Or ecochic

adjective

1. of or relating to a style, design, or product that is attractive and fashionable as well as eco-friendly and sustainable.

   The eco-chic interiors of these homes are riding a wave of responsible elegance into the future.

   I love their new line of eco-chic handbags, but I wonder how green they really are.

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Etymology

Origin of eco-chic

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

You can too The L.A. ‘granny flat’ built for climate change: Take a look at the eco-chic inside He challenged himself to build an ADU for under $100,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2022

I saw advertisements for vegan desserts, eco-chic cabins, “contemporary salads”, 10am yoga, a “sensorial holistic spa”, gluten-free cocktails and live gypsy jazz.

From The Guardian • Apr. 26, 2017

But if container buildings like Skateistan’s have a certain eco-chic appeal, there is probably little chance they will soon become the building blocks of Africa’s cities on a large scale, Levinson says.

From US News • Jul. 11, 2016

Indeed, although Porsche sells plug-in versions of its Panamera and Cayenne SUV, the i8 is arguably the first real challenger to Tesla’s eco-chic Model S.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2015

SAT Workshops, vendors and fashion shows for an offbeat, funky, eco-chic or traditional wedding, 10 a.m.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2012