All the latest news, blogs, and articles, from Eco Fashion World http://www.ecofashionworld.com Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:18:09 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/Events/AWEARNESS-IN-ARNHEM.html During the third edition of the Arnhem Mode Biënnale (http://www.arnhemmodebiennale2009.com/) extra emphasize is on fair fashion during the Awearness Fair Fashion Event. (http://www.awearness-fashion.nl) Last Sunday, June 28 you could visit the Awearness Fair Fashion Show, organized by the charming ladies Wilma Mulder Jeannette Ooink. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:11:38 +0100 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/Annouk/ENTER-THE-KEY.html Three answers from people who are working at The Key, the new international tradeshow for green fashion and sustainable lifestyle, which opens today in Berlin. Why should people definitely visit the Key these upcoming 4 days? Initiator ‘The Key’ Frans Prins: ‘We are not only representing eco fashion; we will present the new international movement. I like to work with designers who are committed to the world and have a creative design approach on sustainability. I prefer working with designers instead of already settled commercial brands because these designers think innovative, not always big in a commercial way but they create change we need’. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:32:58 +0100 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/Trends/NEW-GREEN-IDEAS-FOR-DESIGNERS.html We often tell you about fantastic workshops for sustainable designers and those aspiring to that career…in case you can’t make it to those a new guide has just come out with lots of useful info on going green. The Toronto Fashion Incubator (http://www.fashionincubator.com/), an excellent resource for aspiring designers, has just published “Fashioning Sustainability: TFI's Guide to Going Green” (https://www.beanstream.com/scripts/cart/view_products.asp?merchant_id=117481849 category_id=6) in order to assist new and emerging fashion entrepreneurs to understand and adopt green technologies and practices that can help increase sales and market opportunities. We loved the review of the 4 types of green consumers and what makes them tick! Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:23:57 +0100 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/Events/THE-KEY-IN-BERLIN.html This week, July 1st to 5th, Berlin will be the meeting place of International fashionistas during Berlin Fashion Week (http://www.fashion-week-berlin.com). Aside from the appeal of edgy design that characterizes the German capital, one particular event is bringing ethics to the event this year: The Key (http://www.thekey.to) will be presenting a strong selection of about 60 visionary and future minded brands that stand out for their green approach, innovation and style. The brands, labels and designers are all pioneers in creating sustainability in their production chain. Their innovative concepts and social business approaches are explorations in the ways in which future fashion and design can develop. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:22:55 +0100 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/Kim/THE-DRESS.html It's thirty-six years ago that I was created. By the mother of the bride: she spent some hours sewing me together. But then came the Big Day, a hot Saturday in June. I remember it like it was last week. She put me on and her green eyes lit up like candles. That was only the start of what became the best day in my life. Whoever saw her, smiled in admiration. She was a beautiful bride with her red curls and elegant walk. I was proud to make her a princess that day. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:00:00 +0100 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/Magazine-Intro/THE-WATER-ISSUE-JULY-2009.html Whether it’s the ocean or the sea, the river or the lake, we hope you’re getting ready to hit the water this summer! To get you in the mood we picked out some fantastic eco bikinis, beach bags and sunglasses that we would like to pack in our own suitcase, and also filled a virtual surfer’s bag for the boys! But don’t get sloppy on style just because it’s hot outside. See how designer Linda Loudermilk combines luxury and ethics into a winning recipe that has turned her into the go-to green designer to the stars, all that, while educating the public about water conservation, a burning issue all over the world and often harshly felt in the summers of her native California… Learn more about the impact of fashion on our water supply by finding out, just how thirsty is your tshirt? And if you need some last minute shopping before heading out on your vacation, pop by our store of the month Adili, to grab their affordable organic mix and match basics and much more! Special Adili.com (http://www.adili.com) discount to our readers! Discount - 15% off basket value Code - ecofashionworld End date - 10th July 2009-06-25 Now get away from that computer and go play outside, but take some pictures and enter them into our ongoing Street Style Contest when you come back! Cover: Bikini and Bathing suit by Mociun (http://www.mociun.com/), photo by Alyson Fox. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:55:05 +0100 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/Designer-Profile/LINDA-LOUDERMILK-THE-PIONEER.html “Fierce Heart” are the two words that welcome us on Linda Loudermilk’s website (http://www.lindaloudermilk.com/), and indeed, she must have braced herself with courage when she moved her production from Italy to her Los Angeles home base in 2002 and started working with eco fabrics, to create couture fashion before anyone else! Today, Linda Loudermilk is one of the most recognized names in eco fashion and her clothes regularly turn up on celebrities and grace the red carpet. Which doesn’t stop her from continuing to push the envelope and supporting essential causes such as the “Water is a Human Right” project, for which she designed her now famous faucet necklace and “mission gear”. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:31:54 +0100 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/Store-Review/ADILI-THE-GREEN-WAVE.html Adili (http://www.adili.com/) means “ethical” and “just” in Swahili. It’s not just the UK-based online retailer’s name; it also defines their base, their core, the root from which their products and messages grow. Adili’s product line is a refreshing representation of unique and fashionable pieces, both for the individual and for the home, developed in a sustainable and responsible manner. Their impressive selection includes a colorful array of merchandise spanning from branded and private label garments for women, men and children to the simple beauty of luxurious bamboo cotton towels and linens. They also offer a variety of home accessories, unique gifts, and an assortment of books, jewelry, toys and skin care items. Adili encourages consumers to express their support of the environment without sacrificing style or modern accents through their mantra, which clearly shouts “you can be ethical and glamorous at the same time, it can be done!” Click on Read More... To get an exclusive discount! Fri, 26 Jun 2009 20:21:56 +0100 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/EcoFashion-Pulse/HOW-THIRSTY-IS-YOUR-TSHIRT.html Water and fashion often strike images of breezy vacations at the beach, swimsuits, delicate sandals, and airy dresses. Water, though, takes on a very different meaning for those who grow the cotton that clothe our summers. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:23:07 +0100 http://www.ecofashionworld.com/Favorite-Things/SURF-UP.html With surfers being in such close contact with the blue element, it’s no surprise that several eco fashion labels stem from the surfing culture and that traditional surf brands are starting to green their ways! Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:51:43 +0100