Finest Eco Fashion News From Eco Fashion World

ECO LUXURY AT GREEN SHOWROOM IN BERLIN

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:48:32 +0100

The premier of the GREEN Showroom (http://www.fashion-week-berlin.com/nc/events/event/cal/event/20090704//list-121/tx_cal_phpicalendar//green_showroom/?tx_cal_controller[offset]=3 cHash=a0f0e173f3) took place in the Adlon hotel near the Brandenburger Tor in Berlin, as part of the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Initiated by the two designers Magdalena Schaffrin and Jana Keller, eco-luxury fashion labels from different countries presented their collections in the upscale hotel, framed by premium organic cosmetics and matching accessories.

ANGELA LINDVALL FOR EDUN LIVE

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Now in store, the EDUN LIVE (http://www.edun-live.com/) tees designed by super model Angela Lindvall (http://www.angela-lindvall.net/) noted for her green activities and her establishment of the non-profit organization the Collage Foundation. Lindvall’s t-shirt design is derived from her vision of the environment: “My shirt was created from the shadows of trees. Our shadow side is what sometimes pushes us to grow.”

GLOBAL PANTS AMNESTY

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 03:37:26 +0100

By now our favorite eco underwear brand, Pants to Poverty (http://pantstopoverty.com/) organizes a 'Strip your Pants event' tomorrow in London. On the 7th of July, thousands of people from around the world join as Pants to Poverty starts a whole new and exciting phase in the campaign against bad pants. From Melbourne to Tokyo to LA and all across Europe, people will be uniting in their pants with thousands of farmers and factory workers in India. As Cosmopolitan recently robbed Pants to Poverty of their world record it's time to take it back!

WHO FITS THE SHOE

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:45:41 +0100

'What have you done? I look like a little witch!' My dress in a cursing green colour with a black velours coat wouldn't misfit a gothic party. 'I just wanted more artistic freedom, I am an autonomous designer you know, this is something really unique for a wedding!' 'It's so ugly and I can't believe you even had time to make matching shoes! I stamp my feet on the ground in the pointy black boots that look broom-ride ready. 'Be glad they're vegan leather Kim'. My friend looks at me with a victorious smile. That's what you like right? 'I don't like it at all, this is not my dream dress, it's terrible and it doesn't match M.A.'s suit! 'AAARGGHHHHH my wedding is gonna be a disaster!!!!'

E!STILO COVERS VEGAN QUEEN

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Vegan Queen (http://www.veganqueen.com/artist.html), the eco chic handbag brand of supermodel Evelina Kulikovsky, was recently featured on the cover of e!stilo!, thé Polish fashion magazine (http://www.estilopress.com/) devoted to eco/green lifestyles. Such exposure has catapulted the public's awareness of Vegan Queen which represents our culture's movement toward a sustainable future. Vegan Queen's mission is to promote a socially-conscience lifestyle in New York City and around the world.

AWEARNESS IN ARNHEM

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:11:38 +0100

During the third edition of the Arnhem Mode Biënnale (http://www.arnhemmodebiennale2009.com/) extra emphasize is on fair fashion during the Awearness Fair Fashion Event. (http://www.awearness-fashion.nl) Last Sunday, June 28 you could visit the Awearness Fair Fashion Show, organized by the charming ladies Wilma Mulder Jeannette Ooink.

ENTER THE KEY

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:32:58 +0100

Three answers from people who are working at The Key, the new international tradeshow for green fashion and sustainable lifestyle, which opens today in Berlin. Why should people definitely visit the Key these upcoming 4 days? Initiator ‘The Key’ Frans Prins: ‘We are not only representing eco fashion; we will present the new international movement. I like to work with designers who are committed to the world and have a creative design approach on sustainability. I prefer working with designers instead of already settled commercial brands because these designers think innovative, not always big in a commercial way but they create change we need’.

NEW GREEN IDEAS FOR DESIGNERS

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:23:57 +0100

We often tell you about fantastic workshops for sustainable designers and those aspiring to that career…in case you can’t make it to those a new guide has just come out with lots of useful info on going green. The Toronto Fashion Incubator (http://www.fashionincubator.com/), an excellent resource for aspiring designers, has just published “Fashioning Sustainability: TFI's Guide to Going Green” (https://www.beanstream.com/scripts/cart/view_products.asp?merchant_id=117481849 category_id=6) in order to assist new and emerging fashion entrepreneurs to understand and adopt green technologies and practices that can help increase sales and market opportunities. We loved the review of the 4 types of green consumers and what makes them tick!

THE KEY IN BERLIN

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:22:55 +0100

This week, July 1st to 5th, Berlin will be the meeting place of International fashionistas during Berlin Fashion Week (http://www.fashion-week-berlin.com). Aside from the appeal of edgy design that characterizes the German capital, one particular event is bringing ethics to the event this year: The Key (http://www.thekey.to) will be presenting a strong selection of about 60 visionary and future minded brands that stand out for their green approach, innovation and style. The brands, labels and designers are all pioneers in creating sustainability in their production chain. Their innovative concepts and social business approaches are explorations in the ways in which future fashion and design can develop.

THE DRESS

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100

It's thirty-six years ago that I was created. By the mother of the bride: she spent some hours sewing me together. But then came the Big Day, a hot Saturday in June. I remember it like it was last week. She put me on and her green eyes lit up like candles. That was only the start of what became the best day in my life. Whoever saw her, smiled in admiration. She was a beautiful bride with her red curls and elegant walk. I was proud to make her a princess that day.