Hello Designers!
Remember to submit your entry forms (see previos post "Here's How to Enter") by THIS SUNDAY, FEBRAUR 10TH!! So far, we have several fabulous local designers involved, both professional and amateur. Our model castings have resulted in a gorgeous pool of talent for designers to choose from. But one of our mottoes is "the more the merrier", so join in!!
Meanwhile, it looks as if the trend we're setting ;) has caught on at NY Fashion Week:
"Top designers — Bottega Veneta, Stella McCartney, Diane von Furstenberg, Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Versace and more — were asked to create one-of-a-kind creations using only sustainable materials. The trusted eco-fabrics bamboo, hemp and organic cotton had starring roles, but they shared the catwalk with lesser-known natural materials like PLA (a polyester alternative made from corn), Lyocell (made from wood pulp cellulose) and abaca (a hemplike material made from the leaf stalks of a Philippine banana plant). There was something downright thrilling about witnessing the eco-transformation of some of the world’s most renowned designers. Each look held the distinctive style and tone of the artist who created it, simply reconfigured in earth-friendly fabrics.
Some of my favorites: Stella McCartney’s long, breezy summer dress constructed from organic cotton; Rodarte’s form-fitting cocktail dress created from an abaca/cotton/silk combination; Maison Martin Margiela’s ball gown crafted from three vintage wedding dresses and a vintage bustier (reusing and recycling is another eco-aware design method); and Versace’s show-stopping (literally — it was the closing piece) evening gown made from hemp and silk. "
exerpt from: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22993491/
Stay green and growing!!
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