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Auralis: Supersexy Summer Eco Style

The Convertible Jumper can be worn like this, or as a strapless top (shown below) or several other ways.

I had a lovely evening last week at the Ethical Fashion Forum meetup in NYC. Hosted by the one-and-only Bahar Shahpar, I had some great discussions (some of which I’ll be following up on in a future post). I also had the chance to chat with Auralis Herrero-Lugo, whose Summer collection (the eponymous Auralis) is gorgeous, ubersexy, and fabulously contrasty in black and white materials.

This is a close-up of the Convertible Jumper also shown above, with the straps converted to a strapless top.

Speaking of which, “Auralis studied the texture and techniques of puertorican painter Angel Otero’s work. His bobbin lace (mundillo-like) textures led Auralis to incorporate hemp gauze, organic cotton dobby and jersey in to her collection.”

The Flirty dress lives up to it’s name with a prettily tiered skirt, and superlowcut bodice which might look revealing now, but will be just right during the steamiest Summer days. Made from a hemp/organic cotton mix dobby.

designer, eco fashion, Fashion, organic cotton

Equa Eco Boutique in London: British Style, Ethically

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by Starre Vartan · 04/01/10

Starre Vartan, editor of Eco Chick, in front of Equa‘s lovely window displays.

I was wandering North London recently with one of my best friends, and was deep in conversation with her on the way to the pub. When what to my wondering eyes should appear? A lovely window display that turned my head with it’s stylish display – and then I noticed that the store was eco-boutique Equa!

What a find. Of course I had to stop in, and I’m so glad I did, as I got two key pieces for Spring/Summer that are going to work perfectly with my current wardrobe mix (and well into the future).

If you visit London anytime soon (or are lucky enough to live there!) check out this great store which also boasts a superfriendly, not-snobby-at-all team of ladies to help you with sizes or style opinions.

More images after the jump!

designer, eco fashion, Fashion, organic cotton, sustainable

United Nations Celebrates Fibers and Biodiversity with Eco Chic Fashion Show in Geneva

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by Starre Vartan · 02/27/10

I just ran across this video from the eco fashion show that was held a few weeks ago at the Palais de Nations, the UN headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. (See if you can spot eco models Summer Rayne Oakes and Kate Dillon among the grey-coiffed walkers.)

EcoChic Fashion Geneva brought 2009, the UN’s Year of the Natural Fiber to a close and ushered in 2010 as the Year of Biodiversity, with the show shown above, as well as other events. The clothes above were created by couturiers Thakoon, Diane von Furstenberg, Noir and others, from ecomaterials or local fabrics in a palette of black, cream, and red. Ready to wear collections by Edun, Nixxi, The Battalion, and more were also shown.

But the event wasn’t just about admiring the clothes. Panels on a variety of subjects informed attendees of the various aspects of fashion’s impact on people and the planet. According to Abigail Doan at Ecouterre, the panels explored “..the dearth of affordable environmentally friendly textiles, the absence of government support for students and young designers in developing nations, and the lack of consistency in sustainability standards (or even a shared vocabulary) worldwide.

For more images and info, see Ecouterre.

designer, eco fashion, Europe, Fashion, video

New York Fashion Week Greenshows: Romancing the 40′s with Deux FM

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by Starre Vartan · 02/25/10

The Deux FM show certainly didn’t look like any of the other shows during Fashion Week’s Greenshows. I spoke with designer Anna Gilkerson after her show and she told me that this collection “was inspired by the 1940′s because like today, people were getting glammed up again but there was no money around. I kept details modern though- no buttons, instead using zippers and ties as part of the styling.”

Gilkerson used a host of ecofabrics for her creations, including a jacket of organic cotton twill, dresses of viscose, organic cotton jersey, and a modal/cashmere mix, a denim trench made with GOTS certified yarn-dyed cotton, and a Melton car coat of 100% organic wool. Locally produced in Gilkerson’s native Nova Scotia, a few non-eco materials were used in the collection, but those were all locally-sourced.

Deux FM’s mission statement is: “We are part of the global movement for a sustainable future and our mission is to inspire ethical and environmental awareness by implementing sustainable action through innovative design.” Not to mention some really knockout pieces.

designer, eco fashion, Fashion, fashion week

Gorgeous and Graphic Green T-Shirt Bonanza!

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by Starre Vartan · 02/02/10

There are so many great things about t-shirts. You can wear them under a jacket (to leave any cheeky messaging to the imagination), over a long-sleeve for an always-beloved 90′s moment, you can wear them to bed, you can wear them on the red carpet. T-shirts are as American as blue jeans and just happen to look great with a pair of denims.

And like quite a bit of American clothing, tees are made from cotton, a crop that uses (literally) tons of pesticides and herbicides. The tees below don’t, because they’re either made with organic cotton or because they’re made of alternative materials (like recycled polyester).

OMunky is “creative eco-friendly apparel that is guaranteed to start the conversation” and there’s no doubt they showcase some cute and provocative designs (for both men and women). Look for new designs on a regular basis from this NY-based company.

Excentree makes limited-edition t-shirts, meaning “when you are wearing an Excentree top you will be one of fewer than 100 people in the world wearing it.” Made from organic cotton, a tree is also planted for each t-shirt (in a country of your choice), offsetting carbon now and in the future. Men’s and women’s shirts available (and you can win one here!)