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Ethical Fashion Show struts its stuff

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by Summer Rayne Oakes · 10/28/06

The Ethical Fashion Show in Paris was in full swing this October 13-16. Press crawled through the rooms (above) searching for the lastest in cool ethical wear. Over 60 designers from 20+ countries participated, each having their own flavor of design.

very hot Asian models preparing for their debut of the Torgo brand

a very happy camper from Torgo for the above reason

Deborah Milner, sponsored by AVEDA, showed 4 out of 10 pieces that she was contracted to design using fair trade and organic materials from the areas where AVEDA sources for their products.

London’s trendy TOPSHOP store will be showcasing this design – a collaboration between Global Mamas in Ghana and a UK-based designer. This was made possible through the work of the Ethical Fashion Forum and Tabeisa.

Only for the most confident of wearers

Cute girly top with Makabu (vintage trend) boots

Judith Condor-Vidal was all smiles when I tried on some of the alpaca products from her Peruvian artisans. If that wasn’t enough, she was the dual-winner of La Redoute’s Fashion award. Her pieces will be appearing in their Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 catalog

* all photos compliments of Pablo Wunsch Blanco.

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Ekovaruhuset – Translates to "Totally Justifiable"

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by Jennifer Cross · 04/27/06

If Eco Chick were a store, it would be Ekovaruhuset in Stockholm, Sweden.
 Tucked into the old part of Stockholm, between junk-riddled flea markets and souvenir shops toting more viking paraphernalia than you can shake a sword at, Ekovaruhusset showcases the most fashionably feminine eco-clothes we have ever come across in one place.

When we found Ekovaruhuset, owner Johanna Hofring was busy holding a baby, directing extremely tall models for the following day’s fashion show, and greeting friends. In addition to her store in Stockholm, she is preparing to open a location in the Former Art Fiend Foundation building on Ludlow Street in New York come fall.

“I don’t know if it will work in New York.” She admitted cautiously.

An extremely fashion-forward boutique offering ecologic products that can’t be found anywhere else in the city? We think it will do just fine.

The clothes on sale at Ekovaruhuset are not for those watching their cash flow, but that’s why God invented credit. Baby-shirts with imprints of Elvis, Einstein and Jesus, for example are $23. However, as they are the American Apparel Sustainable Edition they are completely justifiable even if your kid will outgrow them in a month.

In addition to American Apparel Sustainable Edition, Ekovaruhuset carries a wide-range of noteworthy labels:

Blackspot sneakers with their hand-drawn anti-logo and vegetarian leather, Kuyichi Pure Denim eco-streetwear line, and Camilla Norrback’s more exclusive line of clothes that make you drool with desire. The good thing about everything at Ekovaruhuset is that (regardless of how it hurts your bank account), you won’t be hurting the environment – and thus well worth being a little late on the rent.

Go There: Ekovaruhuset, Osterlanggatan, 28, Gamla Stan, Stockholm

Call: +46 8-22 98 45

Email: info@ekovaruhuset.se

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Move Over McMansion

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by Jennifer Cross · 04/13/06

Here’s a home that is built with no non-recyclable residue or plastics, utilizes solar energy (not only to heat the water but to produce energy as well) and looks incredibly fabulous. Sound like a fantasy of the eco-chick’s distant future? Not so – it exists today thanks to Germany’s WeberHaus.

According to Ann M. Requa, the WeberHaus Representative of Catalonia, Spain, “Germans demand good wood” and good wood they got. All the wood used in the WeberHaus construction comes from the Black Forest, which is replanted and within 100 years will grow 2-3 times its original amount. The wood is then fabricated to include insulation of mineral wool, recycled glass, soda and sand. This creates a wall so strong a VW Beetle was hung from one of their showroom walls for months.They are even fire-resistant. More »

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ICI NYC Party!

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by Starre Vartan · 01/29/06

I had a fabulous time at the first ICI NYC party last Wednesday, Jan. 25th at Libation. Everyone from the Manhattan green scene was there, from magazine editors and publishers to designers, stand-up comedians with a green schtick, models and PR flacks. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves immensely, and it was fantastic to see that eco-conscious green lifestyle products (and thinking) are hot and getting hotter. This was definitely not a sandals and patchouli crowd:

There was free Organic Vintners wine, organic Orange V vodka, and Green and Black’s chocolates.

There will be future events, so add yourself to the mailing list at ICI NYC so you don’t miss the next one! See more pics of the party here.

Thanks to Remy C. for linked images.

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