From Fashionista to “Trashion-ista”!
From Fashionista to "Trashion-ista"!
For the fashion forward among us, you will enjoy the "Trashion-ista" Fashion Show Bruncheon that will be held at Bravo Restaurant in Naples on October 10th, 2010 from 11:00 - 12:30 pm. This event will be part of the 350.org, 10/10/10 "U Gotta Go Green" Eco-Extravaganza being held at The Mercato on US 41 and Vanderbilt Beach Road.
Some of the most well-heeled women in the community have volunteered to strut their stuff in reclaimed, repurposed and recycled outfits to demonstrate how much fun it can be to create a sensational wardrobe with previously loved articles of clothing and accessories. See for yourself how "Re-use is the new Status Symbol"! The Fashion Show and Bruncheon includes your entree of choice, a Mimosa or similar, and the musical styling of Sheandoah Webb. Prix-fixe $20pp must be purchased in advance. Seating is limited and this is sure to be a sellout, reserve early! Contact UGottaGogreen@live.com to get on the guest list and for more details.
Amongst the line up of models are local residents Grace Barr, Karen Beatty, Ellin Goetz, Dolly Roberts, Karen Van Arsdale, Mariane Lobaugh, Natalie Fisher, Joie Wilson, Erika Hinson, Suzanne Saltsman, Amanda Jane Kapp, and others. Each outfit is being coordinated by the women themselves and will be described in detail as they walk down the runway by Naples' own Terry Anderson. Come be entertained and delighted by these creative ensembles and be inspired to start introducing "repurposed", "recycled", and "reclaimed" clothing into your own fashion repertoire!
350.org is orchestrating this Global Work Party on 10/10/10 to stimulate action around the world to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere from the currently hazardous level of 392 parts per million to 350 ppm. For more details: 10/10/10 "UGottaGoGreen" Eco-extravaganza.
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Sustainable Fashion
The earth friendliest form of sustainable fashion uses fabric from garments that are in the post consumer chain. From wardrobe swaps, yard sales, rummage sales and thrift shops these garments and household linens are torn apart, mix and matched, then resewn into fabulous new items. Because of their unique combinations these are often one of a kind pieces that distinguish the fashion conscious individual.
These garments and accessories appeal to those with a refined sense of personal style and an aesthetic that strives to follow heart felt ideals that are in harmony with the natural world. The refashion concept has been around for years. From depression stylists through war shortage seamsters, using fabrics for new purposes has been part of the creative person’s repertoire. The most common form of fabric re-use was the quilt.
Today’s talented designers are refashioning under many monikers. RecyCouture is the word for garments that have hand work and time consuming details or are a custom refashioned garment. New words are coined almost daily as designers seek acknowledgement and market interest - upcycled, altered garments, remade, reclaimed fashion, recycled style etc. Whereas sustainable fashion includes the new fashions that are made from fibers that are being produced with less resource abuse, energy and toxins in a socially just manner; the refashion movement is about lessening waste.
Sustainable fashion is not a trend. It is way of designing clothes in a fashion that sustains our future.
Courtesy of WikiaGreen
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