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THANK YOU FOR READING ALL MY POSTS FOR "GREEN" FASHION...... THIS TAUGHT ME ALOT OF THIS ABOUT FASHION AND HOW USING SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS  CAN HELP OUR COMMUNITIES... EVEN THOUGH THE PRICES FOR THESE GOOD ARE A LITTLE ON THE EXPENSIVE SIDE, WE AS PEOPLE SHOULD WANT TO SPEND MONEY TO SAVE THE WORLD. ALSO SOME OF THESE DESIGNERS ARE USING THE PROFITS TO SAVE LIFES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES...

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrates Making A Difference....

SELENA GOMEZ

Even though many designers that we have seen have had some type of training and have had some type of help in designing their eco-friendly clothing. This next designer Selena Gomez is an actress that stared in many shows and now is starting her own eco-friendly clothing line.

Selena Gomez has teamed with Kmart to launch an eco-friendly clothing line in July, just in time for back-to-school shopping. 

Her aim is for teens, her Dream Out Loud collection—featuring organic cotton and recycled materials—will include value-priced junior sportswear, handbags, belts, scarves, hats, hair accessories and socks/hosiery.

Gomez, who stars in the Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place, “is a positive role model for teens, and her fans all over the world look to her for style inspiration,” says Kmart spokesman John Goodman. “We are delighted to offer our customers the opportunity to emulate her style with affordable apparel and footwear options.” 

Gomez quotes, “I am proud to be able to join forces with Kmart to release my own fashion collection,” Gomez says. “This has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember, and I feel privileged to be able to give the consumer great product at a great value.” 

Eco-Friendly Sunglasses Are Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can You Believe It Eco-Friendly Sunglasses!!!

 

     

§     Based in San Francisco, Kayu makes handcrafted accessories that stand out in crowded market places. Everything is conscious about this company. They make sure they are aware of the materials that they use, so it can help lesson the impact on the earth engaging artisans and giving back to the community.

§     They design products that seek to lesson the impact we place on the planets limited natural resources. Their products are made by bamboo a fast growing glass and alternative wood.

§     Kayu sunglasses, designed as an ethical fashion statement where each pair sold funds a sight-restoring surgery in the developing world, highlights the groundbreaking innovation needed to make the Earth Awards shortlist. Having already won $10,000 to help take her concept to market, Lim will now go head to head with the winners of five other categories to compete for a total investment of $50,000 on 16th September.

§     Julie Gilhart, Earth Awards judge and Fashion Director at Barneys New York, explains: “The Earth Awards is about empowering a new generation of innovators to propose new designs and technologies which have the potential to redesign our future. Cutting-edge fashion has always responded to the latest social trends; in such a competitive industry, it’s exciting to see undiscovered designers push through the crowd by gaining an ethical edge.”

Eco-Friendly New And Improved Sexy Clothing!!!!!!

This company has proven that eco-friendly clothing can go a long way. We can all contribute to it buy buying their clothes that is sold in a store that s popular and that sell high end clothing that we all love… Topshop is a store that helps many eco-friendly designers to get their dreams across and to help the economy.

GOODONE IS………..

Goodone is an award-winning independent fashion label that reflects contemporary London through conscious design. They create high-end fashion forward collections, reinventing the potential of what up-cycled garments can be.

By using reclaimed fabrics in every possible part of the design process they create desirable, assertive and feminine pieces that work day to evening. They aim not to stand apart from the mainstream fashion industry, rather to achieve positive change from within. Goodone also wants to give women the opportunity to feel good about their clothes and work with what already exists to achieve more.

BIOGRAPHY

2007---Goodone launches a manufacturing partnership with HEBA Women’s Project

2008----Goodone collaborates with Amnesty, Liberty, WWF, Greenpeace, Shelter and No Sweat, as part of a project upcycling old campaign t-shirts

Goodone produces a limited edition dress for the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer campaign

2009----For the first time, off cuts and excess fabric from the industry are used for the Spring Summer 2010 collection and shown at London Fashion Week

Goodone introduces British made fabrics into the Autumn Winter 2010 collection to be launched at London Fashion Week

2010---A dedicated Goodone collection becomes available at Topshop.com and at the flagship Oxford Street store launched during September’s London Fashion week.

She Died Of Beauty!!!!!!!!!!!

                   She Died Of Beauty

           By: Long time friends super model Erin O’Connor and Stylist Kate Halfpenny.

"The very visual nature of fashion is to manipulate and exaggerate almost everything. We loved the idea of twisting a polite sentiment into a naughty yet, frivolously funny statement that we hope will appeal to all," the pair said in a statement.

A simple yet concise collection of 5 beautiful typographic t-shirts and 2 bags, with a play_ on the brand name – in their own words, “the very visual nature of fashion is to manipulate and exaggerate almost everything. They quote, “We loved the idea of twisting a polite sentiment into a naughty yet, frivolously funny statement that we hope will appeal to all.”

The inspiration behind the brand name and collection is to make a teasing yet affectionate tickle at the fashion industry they continue to love, honor and serve, showcased through a capsule collection of invigorating and lovingly created organic cotton t-shirts and bags in a classic monochrome palette.

The brand origins are firmly rooted in London, with a creative collision of informed education; _Kate at St Martins School of Design and Erin within the political & potent world of fashion, _providing a signature style, which is witty, purposeful and un-apologetic.

The core brand philosophy is based upon ethically and organically sourced materials important to both Erin & Kate “after all, there’s no reason why style and conscience can’t co-exist!” say the design duo.

Eco Fashion Week in Vancouver Canada ...............

As a young student who just LOVES fashion, I feel that it is exciting that different countries and states are trying the eco-friendly way. Now that we can see many different Eco fashion shows, we can see that our communities are developing…..    

What is Vancouver Fashion Week? 


Vancouver Fashion Week is recognized as a global platform for established and upcoming designers. Since its debut in 2000, Vancouver Fashion Week has become a much sought-after event for Canadian and International designers. VFW has gained a respectable reputation from its ability to showcase the fashion industry and accommodate multicultural designers successfully. Hailed as the West Coast's most prestigious industry event, Vancouver Fashion Week is committed to fostering the growth of designers and celebrating the fashion industry.



Our world-class shows have drawn the attention of countless celebrities and have been featured on CityTV, The Vancouver Sun, Flare, and Sesi Magazine. As a result, clothing and jewellery designers from around the world—such as Calgary, Toronto, New York, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Lebanon—seek to debut their lines at Vancouver Fashion Week. In conjunction with Vancouver Fashion Week, these multicultural designers bring together fashion-savvy consumers to one place filled with culturally diverse, high-quality, and affordable clothing for one week. The constant stream of celebrities, socialites and media attention reveals why Vancouver is nicknamed Hollywood North.


Watch this video very nice: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wABBnc8BVbA&feature=player_embedded

New York's Accomplished Eco-Friendly Designer is Auralis....

Many designers have come from different countries and had an epiphany of making their communities a better and eco-friendly place. Their beautiful and creative deigns have made a great impact in the 21^st fashion industry… 

Auralis is committed to sustainable practices that are considerate to the planet. They pride themselves in making beautifully designed, timeless pieces that are also practical and fashion forward. Every piece is made responsibly with love and care.  

There textile-processing uses low impact methods, leaving green fabrics with a minimal environmental footprint. They produced their pieces in New York and Puerto Rico. Their employees and collaborators are part of their family; they are also all creative partners in a collective design effort.

The Designer

While other children grew up listening to their parents' favorite Julio Iglesias or Elvis, Auralís grew up hearing the lulling hum of her mother's sewing machine. Her mother and grandmother—all talented seamstresses—fed Auralís heaping doses of proper construction and fabric. She has been sketching dresses since her early days in Puerto Rico. Her roots inform her unique point of view as a designer. Her aesthetic evokes Caribbean childhood memories and breezy summer nights in the tropics.

She then moved to New York City where she has worked for various well-known contemporary labels such as Susana Monaco. Here, Auralís creates timeless pieces that incorporate contemporary silhouettes. In New York, she supports urban planning to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclist in her Brooklyn neighborhood.

London Is Making There Mark......

                                           
YESSS!!!!! There are many countries that are going “Green,” but one of them that are making their mark in London is Estethica.

The British Fashion Council founded Estethica, sponsored by Monsoon, this company showcases the growing movement of the new cutting edge eco-friendly designers committed to working eco sustainably. Estethica, now in its ninth season has evolved to become the center of London's ethical fashion industry. The success of this initiative is evident in its rapid growth from its first season of 13 designers to 37 designers in SS11's Estethica collective.

All Estethica designers sticks to at least one of the three Estethica principles of fair-trade and ethical practices, organic and recycled materials and are selected for both their ethical credentials and design excellence. Many of the designers took inspiration from nature, history and art, with a number of them collaborating with high street retailers to produce special edition collections. Fifteen designers are new to Estethica and it includes ‘rescue and recycle’ luxury eco-bag brand Lost Property of London, which takes abandoned everyday fabrics and transforms them into fashionable yet practical accessories. The label works to improve the lives of impoverished communities in developing countries whilst recycling all waste and vetting suppliers for ethical integrity. Its current collection is made from recycled coffee sacks and lined with iconic Liberty Art Fabric.

As we all read more about this company we can se that they are just trying to make a difference and we all should try and follow behind to make our world a better and safer place.

Judy LEEEE....... "Green" Fashion Designer....

There are many designers that are starting to use sustainable materials for their clothing. One of them are, Judy Lee who is a talented designer behind the ultra-unique line: Joodito. Joodito garments are born from salvaged materials; constructed by organic, experimental methods. The style is best described as a marriage between futurism and espionage with an eye catching appeal. Joodito is a one-man show. Judy Lee is the designer, the seamstress, the photographer, copyrighter, and everything else in between. She enjoys everything she does, but in the same breath there are pros and cons to being a designer. She quotes, “The best perk is having the freedom to be creative, as well as the leisure to work at odd hours. On the downside, I take sole responsibility for every action made. Precision, punctuality and mostly, self-motivation are paramount.” Random thing, like men in uniform and geometric shapes, inspires her. She is quite a minimalist, with an affinity for a muted palette and clean lines

 


Judy Lee is 27 years old and her hometown is the City of Boston and that is where she was born and raised. She worked for a young e-commerce company, fresh out of college. This is where she learned about Photoshop, studio photography, auction design, etc. One day this company went bankrupt, so she started selling clothes from her closet. She didn’t have expectations, she needed rent money and then everything else feel into place. In school she studied nursing and psychology in college. Post graduation, she changed her mind and applied to Parsons of New York and got accepted! But she did not receive any formal training in art or fashion design. She went to a rigorous college preparatory high school, which only taught academics. Her first time on the Singer, her boyfriend showed her how to wind a bobbin and she was hooked (on sewing) ever since. Her interest in fashion began because she was always fascinated with fashion, for as long as she could remember. She shops, but seldom and finds exactly what she desires. For a long time she has been making her own clothes.

Bamboooo Is Taking Over!!!!!!!!

The “Green” Fashion’s Future, Which I s Bamboo Clothing!!!!!

Dry Bamboo absorbs and evaporates sweat in a split second.  It doesn’t stick to the skin.  Its extraordinary natural breathability keeps you comfortable and dry for longer. Bamboo is 100% naturally grown, without assistance from man. Bamboo is 100% sustainable Bamboo thrives naturally without using any pesticides or fertilizers. 

Bamboo is really a cheap and safer alternative to expensive textiles and chemically treated fabrics. But the processing can be vigorous, if you understand what goes on when treating bamboo pulp to make bamboo fabric. Manufacturing price is also high and as a consequence, those passed off as bamboo fabric really feel like rayon when you touch it. Rayon isn’t an entirely synthetic fiber; it’s derived from plant cellulose but mixed with chemical substances to soften and color it.

Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal supposedly because of a bacteriostatis agent unique to bamboo plants called “bamboo kun” which also helps bamboo resist harboring odors. Even though bamboo is a great eco- friendly way to make clothes, it also has to be certified.  

FUNFACT: If clothing made from bamboo becomes popular, it means more bamboo plantations, which means more photosynthesis and less greenhouse gas.  “The greatest challenge facing mankind” would get just a little easier

Facts On "Green" Fashion..............

Welcome to my first blog about "Green" Fashion.............

Do You Know:

•    About 1/5 lb. of pesticides goes into one t-shirt made of conventional cotton.
•    Organic cotton is free of chemical pesticides.
•     Organic fabrics are made from natural fibers that have grown without the use of chemical pesticides, preserving the health of humans and the environment.
•     Boiling cocoons killing moth inside makes conventional silk.
•     Peace silk, also known as vegetarian silk, allows the moth to emerge from their cocoons to live out their full life cycle.
•     Buying vintage or reused items is not only green but saves you a lot of green too.
•     Is vintage fur eco? Technically because it’s a product that’s being reused it could be considered eco- friendly.
•    To feel like you have new and exciting clothes without buying more clothes, change up what you already have. Wearing a skirt as a blouse is a perfect example.
•     Even as a pregnant woman, a way to go green is wearing some of your spouses clothing.

There are many ways we all can go “green” in our everyday lives. We can support designers like Loomstate, Laura Miller, Judy Lee and etc. We can also wear clothing that is popular like Levi’s, Stella McCartney and American Apparel.