News |
|
Filter
Order
Display
|
| |
( News / Industry News ) |
Every day we tap into our personal ethics in making hundreds of decisions which affect our lives and the lives of others. Some of the decisions we sometimes think have a small impact can cumulatively affect lives in monument |
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:06:29 -0800
Word count: 125
|
|
| |
( News / Industry News ) |
Ayten Gasson
We hear about organic cotton, silk, wool, bamboo and other textiles
referred to as ‘ethical’ or ‘eco-friendly’ all the time. Despite the
fact that we hear the ter |
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:29:24 -0800
Word count: 49
|
|
| |
( News / Industry News ) |
People Tree
There is no single, universally adopted definition for fair trade, however, an informal network of four fair trade labeling organizations (Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International, Worl |
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800
Word count: 126
|
|
| |
( News / Industry News ) |
Katharine Hamnett
The birth of sustainable fashion really was quite a long while ago. It
started once upon a time, with the tree-hugging hippie-influenced
dedication to locally grown, pesticide free, and |
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800
Word count: 73
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
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 |
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:07:02 -0800
Word count: 48
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
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 Irel |
Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:12:17 -0800
Word count: 42
|
|
| |
( News / Ethical Hotwire ) |
The Andean Collection
Our team at Eco Fashion World thought it would be appropriate and helpful to introduce a series targeted at aiding readers in understanding the varying criteria which compose ‘ec |
Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:25:05 -0800
Word count: 117
|
|
| |
|
( News / Events )
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 tra
Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:24:46 -0800
Word count: 73
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
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 |
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:00:32 -0800
Word count: 44
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Christmas shopping has never felt so
good. Make It productions is an art and craft extravaganza that takes place twice a year in
Vancouver and Edmonton Canada. The curators, Jenna Herbut and her
brother Chandler Herbut start |
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:42:14 -0800
Word count: 102
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Nicole Bridger - Photo credit: Jesse Winter Photography
We were hit with a little spring fever as we watched the runway shows at Vancouver Eco Fashion Week this season. From beautiful draping and |
Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:06:05 -0700
Word count: 68
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
In conjunction with the Milan Prêt-à-Porter Week this season, was the
second edition of So Critical So Fashion, an event dedicated to
critical, ethical, and independent fashion. Thirty nine designers
gathered |
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 22:37:38 -0700
Word count: 67
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Sustainable Fashion Never Looked Better
Trunk Show by Misty Greer
Vancouver Eco Fashion Week
is gearing up for another
great season starting this Wednesday October 5th, showcasing
Runway Shows, Se |
Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:24:22 -0700
Word count: 58
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Greenpeace Detox striptease, Bangkok
Your clothing might be poisoning our planet's water supply.
Your favorite jeans might be contributing to mutations like fish spontaneously changing
gender.
Even m |
Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:43:25 -0700
Word count: 61
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Mannequins displaying garments from participating companies at Textile Exchange conference
Whether you are working in the apparel industry or just a concerned consumer, it
is important to be aware that there is |
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:12:57 -0700
Word count: 143
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Olsen Haus
Aside from the official Fashion Weeks, new collections and brands are presented seasonally at trade shows. In September, Paris was home to major collaborative happenings: Who’s Next, Premiere Clas |
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:54:00 -0700
Word count: 81
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Wardrobe Stylist Stacey Sude shows us Prairie Underground's Cloak Hoddie.
EFW Guide member
Kaight
hosted a
Prairie Underground
trunk show in New York City on
September 22nd. EFW stopped by to meet s |
Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:20:20 -0700
Word count: 49
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
The
Ethical Fashion Show
in Paris is one of the must-attend events of the year for
anybody working or interested in sustainable fashion.
It was held in the beautiful setting of the
Carrousel du Louvre,
|
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:27:24 -0700
Word count: 85
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
When Vogue editor Anna Wintour first had her brilliant idea to create a
night of fashion for all, she could not possibly have envisioned how far this
idea would reach.
Fashion's Night Out
is not merely an op |
Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:46:26 -0700
Word count: 65
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
The world of couture is known for opulence and grandeur, and these themes weigh
heavily when we conjure Paris Fashion Week in our minds. But one group of the
fashionably-minded looks to push through these limiting |
Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:54:02 -0700
Word count: 48
|
|
| |
|
( News / Events )
Ethical Fashion Show 2011 by ETHICAL-PRODUCTION
Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:57:04 -0700
Word count: 5
|
|
| |
( News / Faves ) |
Shannon Elizabeth's tastemaker picks - from brands Cri De Coeur and Vaute Couture
LovingEco
is a members-only, social commerce platform, that offers
eco-friendly products at exclusive price points (up |
Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:34:18 -0700
Word count: 72
|
|
| |
( News / Contests/Awards ) |
People Tree 2011 t-shirt collaboration with Dame Vivienne
Westwood
A reminder to all eco-loving graphic designers that
People Tree's
Graphic 2012 T-Shirt Competition
has been extended to October 17t |
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:59:16 -0700
Word count: 76
|
|
| |
( News / Fashion Lines ) |
Topshop
and British wool label,
Izzy Lane, have paired up to launch a premium coat
range for the fall season. The line includes three different styles that are
covetable for cold winters. The coats are mad |
Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:32:28 -0700
Word count: 53
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Lazy Lolita
Leave it to Portland to host a back-alley fashion show where the drawings of cultural
icons watch as models brave the makeshift catwalk wearing locally made clothing that
ranges from 1940's inspire |
Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:17:03 -0700
Word count: 42
|
|
| |
( News / Faves ) |
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 |
Wed, 13 Jul 2011 20:37:21 -0700
Word count: 34
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
If you haven't already heard of the Fashion Ideas WeBINAR Series, now is the time to get inspired by these monthly informative talks on the exciting developments in the world of eco fashion.
|
Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:00:20 -0700
Word count: 34
|
|
| |
( News / Fashion Lines ) |
Tara St.James
Tara St James is an incredible designer and mentor. After working as the creative director for Covet, Tara launched her own label Study in 2009 and has swiftly established herself as a key innovator |
Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:20:42 -0700
Word count: 107
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Design by Ada Zandition, INNOVATION Award winner 2010.
The mission of Ethical Fashion Forumis to support and promote sustainable practices, facilitate collaboration, raise awareness and provide the tools and r |
Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:10:31 -0700
Word count: 45
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
In celebration of it's sixth year, The Clothing Exchange is inviting you to bring along a friend to it's birthday swap for free! For the past six years, The
Clothing Exchange has been enabling Australian women to upd |
Mon, 30 May 2011 22:11:12 -0700
Word count: 49
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
EPIC models -
L-R: Ekatrina, Brittney, Bronte, Aynur, Mary, Jessica, Jamie in front
Photo by
Non Stop Disco Photography
Last weekend at Vancouver's Sustainable
Living Expo (EP!C), I was
backstage |
Fri, 20 May 2011 23:15:12 -0700
Word count: 86
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Modrobes on the EPIC runway
Eco Fashion World spent a fun filled weekend at
EPIC, Vancouver’s sustainable living expo. The team had a great time at the tradeshow with the eco-fashion marketplace and fash |
Wed, 18 May 2011 14:19:57 -0700
Word count: 73
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Looking for something fun, fashionable and educational to do this month? Check out
some of these eco fashion events from around the globe.
|
Mon, 09 May 2011 17:16:00 -0700
Word count: 26
|
|
| |
( News / Faves ) |
KAIA HOUSE
Still stumped as to what to get Mom for Mother's Day this year? For all
you last minute shoppers, we have some ideas on where to get any mom (or
grandma), eco-friendly and stylish gifts.
|
Sat, 07 May 2011 18:36:03 -0700
Word count: 38
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
ICA WATERMELON
On April 27th, fashion lovers swarmed
F.A.T.
(Fashion Art Toronto) to attend "Natural Currencies" – the second night of
Alternative Fashion Week in Toronto, that hosted thou |
Sun, 01 May 2011 21:51:38 -0700
Word count: 111
|
|
| |
( News / Faves ) |
Why not spoil your self a little this Earth Day? Eco Fashion World rounded up
some great sale incentives from around the web.
|
Thu, 21 Apr 2011 10:49:09 -0700
Word count: 26
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
In Toronto on April 27,
Alternative Fashion Week
presents Natural Currencies as part of their week long
celebrations of fashion and the arts. This night showcases nature loving collections from men's wear label |
Tue, 19 Apr 2011 17:24:25 -0700
Word count: 114
|
|
| |
|
( News / Events )
Edun
has partnered with
Refinery29 Reserve
to offer exclusive pricing on Edun's socially conscious line. If you don't already know,
Edun was founded by Bono and his wife Ali in 2005 with the commitment
Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:31:27 -0700
Word count: 78
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Don't miss
Social Alterations
and
Slow Fashion Forward, with featured special guests
Hélène Day Fraser, Faculty of Design & Dynamic Media,
Emily Carr University of Art & Design
and Katherine Soucie |
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:17:15 -0700
Word count: 59
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Fostering the future of design talent with Industry Legends, Entrepreneurs and Innovators
AFINGO
Fashion Forum will return to New York City on Friday, April 1 to
host an interactive |
Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:13:39 -0700
Word count: 64
|
|
| |
( News / Industry News ) |
In a small workshop, in a small town dwarfed by its giant neighbour São
Paulo, four women sit at sewing machines. Baby Ana Clara lies happily on a
play mat in the corner and conversation is interrupted only |
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:33:36 -0700
Word count: 74
|
|
| |
( News / Faves ) |
Introduced with a compelling view of why eco fashion exists today, divided into five
carefully segregated chapters, written in newly established but easy-to-understand
'sustainable fashion prose', and enhanced with |
Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:23:46 -0800
Word count: 54
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) | "Imagine a giant clothing store where everything is free…"With the introduction of professionally organised clothing swapping (or'swishing'), the tradition of swapping your gorgeous-but-unwanted clotheswith sisters, cousins, ne |
Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:54:53 -0800
Word count: 76
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) | EDUCATION FOR CHANGE
The conference sessions at
Vancouver ECO Fashion Week
(VEFW) were designed and
edited to help bridge the gap between responsible education and the business of fashion.
If you a |
Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:28:54 -0800
Word count: 88
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
BATTALION Photo by
Jason Hargrove
As
Vancouver Eco Fashion Week
rolled into its second day showcasing eco
conscious brands, designers, and new collections for fall 2011, the runway proved to be
t |
Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:59:32 -0800
Word count: 73
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
DAHLIA DRIVE
Photos by
Amy Williams Photography
Dahlia Drive
is a new label out of Vancouver, where designer Wendy
Van Riesen is inspired from the inside out, creating textures
using her own back y |
Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:05:23 -0800
Word count: 207
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Green is definitely the buzz-word at every fashion week and when it comes to
showcasing new talent, London is the place to be. The British Fashion Council
founded
Estethica, sponsored by Monsoon, five years ago |
Sat, 05 Mar 2011 20:00:26 -0800
Word count: 121
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
Vancouver Eco Fashion Week
kicks off this Tuesday, promising
seminars,
runway shows, and meet-and-greet events to stimulate the senses of eco-conscious individuals and trend-setters alike.
Get a first |
Sun, 20 Feb 2011 22:40:42 -0800
Word count: 81
|
|
| |
( News / Fashion Lines ) |
"To live with your heart, be brave, excited and spontaneous!" That's the philosophy
behind the fun, feminine and whimsical Melbourne based dress designers,
Nut & Bright
, a breath of fresh air in |
Sat, 19 Feb 2011 13:54:45 -0800
Word count: 40
|
|
| |
( News / Events ) |
ADIE AND GEORGE
The sun is beginning to peek through the clouds of New York City, fashion
models are abound, flashing bulbs of photographers are plentiful, and design
parties are the talk of the town; it is sa |
Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:11:21 -0800
Word count: 100
|
|
