Fashion made fair - green goes gorgeous!
Aug 17th, 2008 by Katie
We had a fantastic time at the Sussex EcoFair last month. Not only did I get the chance to get up on the catwalk and strut my stuff but we showed the good people of Sussex that fair can well and truly be fashionable!
The fashion show was split into 3 different themes with our Ethical Stylist, Lou Taylor, putting together the looks and commenting on them.
First up we featured fair trade daywear from People Tree and Amira for everyone from bright young things to ladies who lunch - chic and stylish but easy to wear. This theme was coordinated by Deborah of EcoChic (Fair Trade).
Then we had the fab and funky look courtesy of Goodone and Leftover who ‘upcycle’ (making old clothes better!) making trousers into skirts, shirts into dresses… and anything else you could imagine, plus cute but striking Brighton-made dresses from Get Cutie, and ace vintage charity shop choices.
The third and final theme was evening and bridalwear. This included a number of vintage items as well as nearly new from dress agency, Tesoro in Cuckfield, ethical designer offerings from Ciel (thanks to Brighton-based ethical fashion boutique, Lulie B for the loans!), stunning, intricate work in recycled felt from Elena Garcia, a 1930s inspired wedding dress from fair trade fabrics by Wholly Jo’s and a simple but stylish organic silk wedding dress from Motasem.
We had a packed and enthusiastic audience and hopefully at least some of them were feeling inspired to slip into something sexy and sustainable by the end of the show!
Now, when can we do it all over again?!
Katie