| Book Review : Eco Chic - The Fashion Paradox |
| Written by Magaly Fuentes-Sagan - Wednesday, 13 July 2011 | |||
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Eco-Chic: The Fashion Paradox analyzes the relationship between sustainability and fashion, a complicated one that is ever-evolving, and also sheds some much needed light on the seeming contradiction within the term 'eco-chic'. Sandy Black, Professor of Fashion and Textile Design and Technology at the London College of Fashion and the University of the Arts London, provides the reader with four chapters, titled "The Greening of the Fashion Industry," "Re-designing Fashion," "Fibre to Fabric," and "Fabric to Fashion," followed by an ingenious "Resource" section. Each of the four chapters is packed with veracity concerning the many components of the fashion industry.
The chapters take you through the sharp rise in the availability of fast fashion, the evolution of eco fashion, the life cycle of clothing, a comparison of craft and mass production, the dynamics and complexities behind the production of natural fibres, and designing smarter to extend the life cycle of garments. These are just a few of the many topics covered. Amidst the multitude of key topics, are brilliantly written correlating Brand and Designer profiles presented as case studies with corresponding images. The commonly known truth is that we can no longer elude the topic of transitioning the fashion industry into a more environmentally conscious business, and with the creativity of the human spirit constantly bringing forth new ideas and better ways to create things, there is a whole world of beautiful garments out there that undeniably complement your wardrobe while bringing some peace to your soul.
Black breaks things down the way an inspiring professor can, with thorough explanation of each area covered, in a sequence that makes sense, and with a brand or designer example and beautiful images to bring things full circle. Eco-Chic: The Fashion Paradox wraps fashion history, current day developments in eco fashion, technological terms, certification and labeling resources, and a list of further reading materials into one fascinating 254-page package. You can get your copy now at 40% off, marked down to £14.97 or $23.97USD. Simply email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , with your delivery address and subject title ‘EFW Friend'.
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The eco chic book
written by kenneth, July 18, 2011
Hi and thanks for a great site. I really enjoyed the reading and images of the eco chic article. If you look for a newcomer who writes on sustainable fashion design from a different angle, try quote of the day, quotes are always linked to fashion design and the need for a new set of thinking. Read more in advance thanks http://wp.me/p1keER-tR
Eco Chic in Barcelona written by Alber Verding, August 02, 2011
Thanx a lot for your kind offer, I have just received in Barcelona the great book and looks really nice. I leaf through the more than 250 pages and I have to congratulate to Black Dog Pub. and efw for the initiative.
BR & have a nice day Alber Verding Write comment
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