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CMarchuska: Proving (Beyond a Doubt!) That Eco Fashion is HOT!

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by Starre Vartan · 04/09/09

I was already excited to write about Christine Marchuska’s line for Spring 2009, but this supersexy video put me over the top! If this doesn’t turn you on, well…..I might be a bit concerned

Once you’ve recovered, check out the rest of her line at the CMarchuska site, in her lookbook, and below.

I especially love that Christine lives and designs in my fave city in the world; NYC. All her designs are cut and sewn in the Garment District there, making this an American-made, fair-trade product with a low carbon footprint, since so many clothes-making steps are isolated to a small area.

mseries tshirt dress, 100% organic cotton; $100.00

Anna dress in 100% organic cotton, $100.00

Christine dress in 50% modal and 50% cotton, $130.00

designer, ecofashion, modal, organic cotton

Teich, Ryann, NaturevsFuture & Restore at the Samples for Ecompassion Sale

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by Starre Vartan · 04/02/09

I has so much fun attending the Samples for Ecompassion sale last night. Not only did I do a bit of Spring shopping, but I took a chance to interview several ecofashion designers about the clothes they brought for sale and the materials they use to design.

The sale runs through April 5th (noon to 7pm each day) and is located at 2 Great Jones Street (between Broadway and Lafayette) in Manhattan.

Raina Bleyer from Ryann talks about her line. One of my purchases was that awesome Ahimsa vest Raina holds up. Ideal for this Spring.

Restore clothing’s Celeste Lillore. I want one of those drapy tank tops. Seriously awesome.

Nina Valenti of NaturevsFuture; I’m so happy I now own a few pieces of her amazing line!

Allison McGowan of Teich shows us all her new bags (as well as her classics);

ecofashion, Organic, sample sale

BiCoastal Style Gone Green: Doie's Spring 2009 Collection

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by Starre Vartan · 04/01/09

Sara Kirsner moved her sustainable fashion line, Doie, from NYC to LA last year, and the first collection from her new city (pictured here) is simply called “Los Angeles.” The images here are just some of the fresh, new designs from Sara, who’s positive vibe and optimistic nature surely fits right in her new hometown.

I have quite a few Doie pieces and I wear them all the time, proving that Doie is as easy-to-throw on (and inexplicably comfy) as it is pretty-pretty! Soft fabrics, great lines, and fun prints- love it! Check out the whole Spring ’09 collection here.

ecofashion, organic cotton, silk, sustainable

Loyale's Spring 2009 Collection

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by Starre Vartan · 03/28/09

loyale’s spring 2009 collection drifts through the fascinating realm of Wallace Berman, a relatively unknown artist and custodian of talent who laid the foundation for counterculture, trippy hippy expressionism in California. His subtle, short-lived fame stemmed from a hand pressed, uniquely unbound magazine titled Semina, which he produced from1955-1964.

Berman had an exceptional knack for drawing artistic talent from the likes of drifters, interested spectators and petty criminals whose new found penchant came to life within the pages of this underground magazine. It wasn’t just ne’er-do-wells that gravitated to Berman; artists like Jean Cocteau and Cameron revered him, writers like Allen Ginsberg and Charles Bukowski were buoyed by him and actors such as Dennis Hopper were encouraged under his trusted eye to pick up side hobbies like photography. With distribution as small as it was, Semina satiated a growing number of outsider artists’ need for uninhibited expression and encouraged the conception of West Coast surrealism.

This visceral and close knit artistic domain curated within the pages of Semina inspired loyale’s first abstract floral print fashioned into pleat oriented blouses and dresses. Berman’s bohemian and commune inspired lifestyle lead to ruffle bikinis, volume in sleeves and distinctive silhouettes that serve as a wearable translation of the blossoming artist within.

You can shop Loyale’s Spring Collection here.

ecofashion, spring 2009 fashion

Under the Root: Playful, Sexy Eco-Lingerie

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by Stephanie Rogers · 03/03/09

What could be more enticing than saucy recycled and vintage handmade lingerie inspired by Vaudeville, Parisian Can-Can, burlesque and cabaret? Under the Root creates stunning sustainable lingerie sets and accessories from light, airy fabrics like jersey knit and cotton voile. The materials used to create these textile confections are recycled, reclaimed and repurposed. These Under the Root designs are so pretty and flattering, you might be tempted to become an exhibitionist just to show them off.

Under the Root designs are available in sizes XS-XL and can even be custom-made to your measurements. Colors range from soothing pale hues to vibrant, sassy brights. And the prices are extremely reasonable for such beautiful hand-crafted goods!

Pictured above: Sprite Lite Nite Lingerie Set – Brassiere/Bloomers

Pixie Patch Set – Halter/Tap Pants

Hush Satin Halter

Blasphemous Blumen

Makes you long for warm weather, doesn’t it? This is lingerie for impromptu backyard photo shoots, frolicking in the grass.  Way too cute to stay hidden. Perhaps they should start designing swimwear!

Check out the full selection at the Under the Root Etsy store.

ecofashion, Etsy, Handmade, lingerie