Eco Fashion World

May 3, 2012 was the culmination of approximately three years of research and planning that resulted in the launch of the Nordic Initiative, Clean and Ethical (NICE) Code of Conduct. The NICE Code of Conduct, which specifically addresses the fashion and textile industry, is the first sector-specific initiative under the Global Compact Program.

Indigenous opened Vancouver Eco Fashion Week’s second day. It was a cold, rainy day typical to the temperate rainforest region, providing the most perfect backdrop to present their cozy and beautiful signature knits and accessories. As the audience’s breath frosted in the damp humidity, warm and inviting knits paraded down the runway.  To give a background on Indigenous Designs, they were one of the cleanest and commercially available brands presenting at VEFW, priding themselves in using natural free-range alpaca wool, organic cotton, GOTS processing, and Oekotex 100 low-impact dyes. Their collections are skillfully created by artisans in Peru, and the company ensures fair trade standards, working with Fair Trade USA and is certified by B Corporation.  

I was glad to be back at Eco Fashion Week to see what international eco brands had to offer for fall/winter 2012. This time the event took center stage at Robson Square, below street level under gepdesic domes in the beautiful green city of Vancouver. This presentation venue was incredible for atmosphere; it made me think back to the days when Toronto Fashion Week was in the tents at City Hall. (Which of course, was a nod to New York Fashion Week, the mother of all Fashion Weeks.) If VEFW wants to be more international, they are taking the right steps.

Brown Sugar Better Fashion Week in Dublin Ireland kicks off Monday, April 23rd with Fashion Fearless: A Re-Dress Salon with leading Irish satorialist giving a behind the scenes look at their take on fashion.

The sun is finally shining in beautiful Vancouver Canada and welcomes the 4th edition of Eco Fashion Week, featuring runway shows for autumn/winter 2012 styles, seminars and much more.

Fashion Takes Action, a Toronto based non profit organization, focuses on sustainability in the fashion industry with a vision "For every garment, shoe and accessory to have sustainability stitched in, from fibre to finish."
 

Just In time for Valentine's Day, catch London's Wonder Hill Market, featuring handmade and vintage goods.

 New York Fashion Week is upon us. 

  Racheal F

Eco Fashion World recently headed to Toronto's One of a Kind show to check out the unique eco creations this trade show had to offer! Here are some of amazing brands that sold their wares at one of Canada's best attended trade shows.

Re-dress, the Ireland based better fashion initiative, is proud to announce its “Made in Ireland’ swing tag. The new tag launched today, taking the initiative to grow and expand Ireland’s locally made fashion products.

Leonarda Designs - Photo by Laura Molteni 

This season, during the Milan fashion week, two events were dedicated to “eco” fashion. So Critical So Fashion, and Selection by CLASS at White. White is a trade fair for women’s apparel and accessories where you can find trendy and cutting-edge brands. There was a wide selection of products being showcased including shoes, hats, handbags, jewelry and lingerie. 

  Luis Valenzuela - Designer / Alberto Gonzalez Photography

EcoArtFashion Week in Miami is a platform used to express the current state of ethical fashion by combining presentations of eco-design concepts with the high-energy vibe and inherent multicultural zest of Miami.