Eco Fashion World

BARBARA GREGUSOVA

It was a night of firsts. The first time Eco Fashion World was sponsoring a sustainable fashion show, and the first time that such a show took place during Vancouver Fashion Week. The west coast Canadian city has a reputation for being ahead of trends in terms of environmental awareness but had yet to hold a truly green fashion event, it’s now a done deal and the press and audience response was proof that this was a much needed event!

An artsy and sustainable setting was created from the ground up as the show was held in the actual wood workshop where the runway was created, using local old growth wood that had been recovered after being in storage for 25 years, saving on transportation and using renewable natural resources!

Elroy opened show with its sophisticated day wear, tailored pieces in greys and whites mixed with luxurious blue and white draped knits.

Barbara Gregusova surprised the crowd with her theatric presentation, abstract jewelry headpieces and very colorful garments adorned with cutouts of flowers and leaves were the appetizer before she sent out her show pieces: a set of cocktail dresses, and gowns made from aluminum foil!

Adhesif Clothing showed playful creations made from recycled fabrics mixed with new materials. Colorful jackets for women and men, big buttons, leg and arm warmers with matching patchwork dresses were part of the offering as well as high waisted bubble dresses for an evening look.

Lav&Kush brought ultra feminine glamour to the catwalk with their trademark colorful knits and flirty patterned summer dresses.

In Harmony presented their collection of tailored separates in high quality organic silks. Beautiful shimmer cream colors and exquisite details gave this collection a truly sophisticated urban appeal.

Artifaax by Denise Brillon took the runway by storm with its "It's about Honor” collection. Not only were the prints of all the knit shirts, dresses and men’s wear inspired by native designs but 80% of the models were also of First Nations descent.

ELROY

Last but not least Leona Klein presented knitwear from rare fibers such as baby alpaca, hand combed quviut (musk ox) and naturally shed bison. The result is a collection of luxurious men’s vest and sweaters. Klien also makes baby clothing.

As guests huddled together in the Canadian cold of the workshop for the after party they discussed the amazing creativity of the eco designers they’d just seen and the possibilities for growing this first show into something even better for next year!

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