The Future of Fashion is Now
February 1, 2008 by admin
Filed under Chic News, Chic Sales and Events
Last night was Earth Pledge’s pre-NYC Fashion Week FutureFashion event and, boy, was it ever a success!
The show, which, “invites top American and European designers to create fashions using natural and sustainable materials,” had tons of big names come out for the event, including Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney, Versace and Bottega Venetta.
“It’s just the way it should be. It should be more luxurious,” said Julie Gilhart, Barneys’ New York fashion director to Vogue. “It’s more luxurious to really think about where your fabric comes from, about the impact of it on the environment, and …read more
NYC Fashion Week to Be a Green Event!
January 8, 2008 by admin
Filed under Chic News, Chic Sales and Events
I was super-excited when I read this news at Ecorazzi. New York Fashion Week–one of the world’s greatest fashion weeks!–is going to promote green fashion!
Designers such as Marc Jacobs, Versace, Stella McCartney and Jil Sander will participate in EarthPledges FutureFashion show. It will feature their original designs made out of materials that are recyclable, sustainable and eco-friendly!
The held a similar event last year, but to very elementary results. This year’s event should showcase the designers at their best, capitalizing on the green materials and opposed to being hindered by them.
If you cant make the show, Barney’s Madison Avenue will have …read more
