Eco Fashion World

The Observer Ethical Awards, in association with Ecover, have launched for 2010. Now in their fifth year the awards pay tribute to the great and the green. Lucy Siegle, Ethical Living Correspondent for The Observer and chair of the judging panel said, ‘It has never been more important to stand up and take positive action. The new decade is about individuals, communities and businesses fighting for environmental and social justice. The disappointment of Copenhagen illustrates what happens when we devolve the responsibility to politicians and process. Fortunately the real green innovation and dynamism is to be found in the people up and down the country who, over the last 12 months, have really effected change, not just talked about it! There are some fantastic ethical champions in the UK and we can’t wait to hear from them.’

Are you leading a sustainable lifestyle? Are you willing to take a stand and align your career with your personal beliefs? Could you see yourself as a spokesperson for animal welfare, fair trade, human rights and the environment? Then perhaps you’re the one that Project Green Search   is looking for as their next green “IT” girl–a job description that includes both modelling and role modelling.

Green Loop is looking for the next Summer Rayne Oakes: a model who puts her money where her mouth is. Are you a real green girl? Enter to win a modeling contract, pro photography session, editorial coverage, and more -- all eco, all the time. Plus, a 20-piece organic wardrobe! Finalists will be announced September 25th, and compete at Portland Fashion Week, October 9th through 11th.

The success of this year’s Project Earth Day eco-runway show which took place in April in NYC was a brilliant indication that green fashion is no longer just a fad. The energy-packed show featured today’s hottest eco-lines as well as a student competition which challenged the brightest designers of tomorrow to whip up their own sustainable garments. All of the designs were brilliant, but in the end, FIT student Stacy Longo’s mod, hand-woven outfit prevailed, winning her the grand prize. We were lucky enough to catch up with Stacy to pick her brain about the inspiration for her design and what eco-fashion means to her.

Actually no. The folks at Pants to Poverty are offering a ‘once in a lifetime’ trip to India to celebrate Diwali, the ancient Indian festival of lights, in Andhra Pradesh. We’re told that if you’re the lucky winner then you’ll be able to ‘party with the tribal cotton farmers’ who are ridding the world of bad pants, one pair at a time.  You’ll get a factory visit of where the lovely Pants to Poverty fair trade and organic options are made too.

NIXXI

Just a few more days to enter and vote for the first prize of our Street Style Contest, the fabulous Nixxi Wrap Dress! You can enter your pictures until Sunday May 31st and vote until Monday June 1st!

EFW’s own Kim Poldner seems to be in tune with the times in her two recent blogs about Ecofeminism and Female Entrepreneurship.

This past month has seen awards and accolades bestowed upon two green entrepreneurs, who also happen to be the owners of great eco fashion boutiques!