06Sep09
I never was a fan of garbage bag couture but these I love. Conceived by fashion designer and creative director Gary Harvey, this collection set out to prove that recycled clothing can be beautiful, innovative, and enchanting. The couture-inspired collection, which was shown at London Fashion Week back in 2007, features gowns made entirely from recycled materials: 42 pairs of Levi’s 501s, 37 black tees, 30 copies of the Financial Times, 28 camouflage army jackets, 26 nylon baseball jackets, 21 laundry bags, 18 trench coats, ten pre-owned wedding dresses, and seven Hawaiian shirts — to be exact. It seems that the original colors, textures and shapes of the reclaimed materials did much to inspire the silhouette of the final pieces themselves.
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28Nov06
Sworn Virgins is a Los Angeles-based label favored by many Hollywood celebs and fashionistas for their flattering, easy-to-wear dresses and tunics. And since the collection is exclusively made using supersoft bamboo (and 5% spandex for stretch), these pieces end up feeling like a silky second skin when worn. Co-founded by knitting mill owner Alex Amini and designer Roshanne Aghevli, Sworn Virgins emerged from their personal mission to create beautiful organic, eco-conscious fashion. Not to mention the silhouettes happily suit many body types–draping in flattering ways without being overly clingy.
Long Lattice Dress in black, spotted at L.A. Star Style, £45.00Intricate lattice detailing creates an inspired look that wraps from front to back. A silk sash at the waist gives added elegance and softness to the look.
Black Dress, $150 at Adasa.comA classic criss-cross front made fresh with a bubble-inspired skirt
Drape Front Tunic Dress in crimson, $106 at Girlshop.comHelen of Troy look out…
Kimono Dress in Slate, spotted on sale at tensixteen for $96.60.The kimono style dress has popped up everywhere this season and with good reason: it’s a flattering silhouette for most body types.
Dress with Band in Green Tea, spotted at tensixteen, on sale for $103.60Simple, sexy dress with asymmetrical shoulder straps give it free-spirited appeal.The Fab Factor: Bamboo is a favored eco-friendly material because it grows quickly and without the need of pesticides. It’s biodegradable and anti-bacterial to boot. Sworn Virgins proactively pursues new methods for reducing the amount of waste created during manufacturing. Their current goal is to recycle up to 50% of its water used in the dyeing process. Their clothing is made in the USA, with the majority of the dying and manufacturing done locally in and around Los Angeles.
