VERT COUTURE ECO-CONSCIOUS FASHION AND BENEFIT

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Written by Magaly Fuentes - Thursday, 21 October 2010

BRYANT McLEMORE SMITH

As part of Chicago’s commitment to becoming the greenest city in the U.S., Conscious Living TV, Mercedes Benz of Chicago and Chicago Gateway Green are pleased to present the second annual eco-fashion experience, Vert Couture, as a culmination to Chicago Fashion Focus 2010.

71 JULES

Vert Couture is an eco-conscious runway show and charity event benefiting Chicago Gateway Green. The catwalk will feature the SS2011 lines of some of Chicago’s top sustainable and fair trade designers, including: Modahnik, 71Jules, Crescendo Apparel, Vintage Style by Bryant McLemore Smith and sustainable jewelry and accessories by Choosy Jewels by Manny B. & Susan Pool, Fanta Celah, and Sophia Forero. Mohop Shoes and Kailia Footwear will equip the runway with conscious, fabulous footwear. Karyn’s on Green, Chicago’s pre-eminent luxury vegan restaurant, will provide the cuisine for the VIP Reception with sustainable, gluten-free, ultra premium cocktails by Krome Vodka. Kehoe Designs will provide sustainable and fabulous decor. Native Energy will offset all carbon generated from the event. Invited celebrities include: Oprah, Cindy Crawford, Christie Hefner, Anna Getty, Alicia Silverstone, Amy Smart, Vince Vaughn, Ginger Zee (confirmed), Joffrey Ballet's Fabrice, IL Governor Pat Quinn & Chicago Mayor Daley.

JUNK DRAWERS

The event will take place at the Mercedes Benz of Chicago L.E.E.D.-certified showroom, 1520 West North Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, this coming Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 3p.m. Doors open at 3p.m. for a celebrity VIP reception featuring delicious vegan cuisine and conscious cocktails. The show will begin at 4:30pm with an after party, SS2011 exclusive pre-sale pop-up boutique, and sustainable art show, curated by Three Peas Art Lounge, immediately following. Tickets on sale at www.VertCouture.com.

To watch highlights from Vert Couture 2009, visit: www.ConsciousLivingTV.com/style.htm.