Fashion Friday: Green Light on Green Fashion At New York Fashion Week
- Author: Vivianne Lapointe
- Posted on: Thursday September 17, 2009 at 3:00 PM
- Filed under: exclusive, green, fashion
For the longest time, Green Fashion was almost an oxymoron; the phrase would connote images of organic tweed garments that smelled like patchouli and felt rough on the skin. Well, slowly but surely, eco-conscious fashion is gaining credibility as part of - rather than enemy to - the fashion community. It's also becoming more and more wearable. And, in a few cases - it's even got a bit humorous (see right below)!
Here's a few eco finds from NY's Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 and otherwise. Vive la eco-verte!
Green Propaganda
Reducing your carbon footprint may result in a fashion statement. It is the case for these two guys, spotted on September 14 in front of the tents at Bryant Park. The one on the left is all dressed up in a pure plastic suit and white underwear...Why, you ask?
Truth is, these two models are promoting Ecogir's earth-friendly suits, made of recycled PET bottles. The plastic suit is a metaphor, while our pal on the right is wearing the actual piece of clothing, available at Sears nationwide under the Covington Perfect Wardrobe label.
Doubt that would attract the Sartorialist's attention, unfortunately... But good marketing! :-)
Via: Lela Luxe
Sustainable and Sinfully Chic Style: John Patrick Organic
John Patrick Organic's Spring/Summer Bonnie & Clyde-inspired collection is a splendid example of how to craft beautiful organic garments that still hold the sensuality of luxury fabrics, like leather and lace seem far too rich to be environmentally pure. Highlights include drapey silk frocks, high waisted trousers, black and white stripes and lavender floral prints.
Via: Inhabitat - Photo Via: Ecouterre.com
Celebration of Green: The GreenShows
On September 15 and 16, the GreenShows pop-up runway was conveniently setup on the 4,000 sq ft ground floor of King of Greene Street in SoHo. In an effort to help bring eco-fashion mainstream, the event organizers put the spotlight on a handful of up-and-coming eco-friendly designers and ethically sound, fair-traded fashion in New York City and worldwide.
British designer Izzy Lane is eco-conscious to the core - so much that she refused to fly to be in New York for the presentation of her new collection. Now, that's dedication.
Photos: Faith-Ann Young
Ethical Fashion with Nolcha
Nolcha and Bel Esprit Showroom put together a night of sustainable design, the Ethical Fashion Preview - also to showcase emerging fashion designers from across the globe who make a point of using environmentally sensitive fabrics and adopting responsible production techniques. As eco-friendly as it is, do you think this dress by Dutch designer Van Markoviec will pass the test of time?
Via: Tree Hugger
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Designers David Peck and Laura Anderson came up with a sexy ready-to-wear collection for the downtown girl who likes to dress up in eco-friendly, sustainable fabrics. Cute!
Photo Via Pasha Antonov, WWD
An Eco Fashion Film
This may look like just a sexy video, but don't be so quick to judge. 'Pants Exposed - Know what's in your knickers' was directed and produced by Eco-Boudoir and the BBC. It is an eye-opening that could actually help you understand why eco-friendly fashion is not only good for the environment... it's also good for you!
Diego Stocco - Music from a Tree
Ok, we confess. This has nothing to do with fashion. Instead, it is about eco-friendly music (which Justin is also all about, so hey.)
Experimental sound designer Diego Stocco created a mindblowing piece of music with an odd looking tree in his backyard, 'playing with the tree - bowing the twigs, shaking the leaves, playing rhythms on the cortex and so on.' Stocco recorded the tracks live using a Pro Tools LE system. Nothing was edited or modified by synth. In other words, it is as au natural as you get!
(I bet this guy would rock at Timbaland's new beatmaker game, Beaterator! You can download the track above in high-quality on Bandscape.)
Happy Fashion Friday!
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