Posted September 1st, 2010
by Amy Windradyne
Electronic clothing is something that continually fascinates some designers. From circuit board boxers to keyboard purses to blinking bicycling sweaters, there’s just something about turning electronics into fashion. But Tina Sparkles does it with an extra edge — she wants to point out the issues of e-waste in American culture. In other words, she wants us to wear our wastefulness on our sleeves.
Sparkles debuted this dress at Austin’s Fashion Week, as part of the Keep Austin Beautiful Recycled Fashion Show. It’s made with recycled computer wiring, and according to Craft, “explores the concept of systems thinking as it relates to our ecosystem.
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Posted August 29th, 2010
by Amy Windradyne
“Bamboo Panda” by Tokyo Candies. .
An eco-fashion brand born in social media heaven. Not only did I find out about this new fashion label through Twitter — thanks for the follow, Wiloh — but that’s exactly how the founders of green fashion label Wiloh met: New York-based Edward Cinelli met Sydney-based Angela Wozniakmet online through social networking and their mutual love for street style and eco-fashion compelled them to launch Wiloh. Their hip t-shirts — each designed by an up-and-coming artist from around the globe, dyed with water-based inks, and made with bamboo fabric — have a philanthropic twist, too.
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Posted August 26th, 2010
by Amy Windradyne
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOGAN WHITE
As Kimberly Ovitz prepares to show her spring 2011 collection, the Los Angeles-born, Hollywood-bred designer is also getting ready to relocate to Manhattan. She’s also read to take her designs, which embody California cool–earth tones, sexy silhouettes and soft edges–to the next level. “It’s been an advantage to be in LA. It’s a serene environment for a hectic path. I was able to focus on the product,” says Ovitz. That said, there are obstacles in the world’s emptiest metropolis: “There’s a lot of talent that I’m missing out on. Peopl
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Posted August 26th, 2010
by Amy Windradyne
Susan Cianciolo Fall 2010 Collection at New York Fashion Week. Credit: Emma Grady
The countdown begins! New York Fashion Week’s The GreenShows have released the lineup of ethical fashion designers showing their spring/summer 2011 collections on September 12-14. Last season, we brought you photos and video from the front row of the runway shows and this year we’ll be at it again. Click through for ten fashion designers showing their environmentally- and socially-responsible garments during Eco Fashion Week at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
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