Thursday, February 16, 2012

Wool reigns Fall/Winter 2012 - Ethical Luxury

This year 'wool' is seen to reign over the Green Shows' Presentation in New York Fashion  Week. Organic fibers have been the key focus of eco-fashion all along, but it was interesting to see the shift in fabrics being dominated by heritage wool solely throughout the show.

Black organic wool hooded sweater 
White organic cotton romper
100% Reclaimed wool batwing coat
Printed silk crepe long Stina dress
100% Wool tweed pants
Combo sweater

For Fall/Winter 2012, designs were simple and yet striking. Extensive use of eco-dying methods were exhibited along with artful drapes of fabric and hair on the Runway. Apart from tones and shades of just green there were to be seen a myriad of other color tones and shades from use of vegetable dyeing sources.

Alpaca hand knit sweater paired with sage organic wool leggings
(use of certified organic and sustainable textiles only)
Designs by Ajna
Designer Beryl Man
Photograph by Amanda Silvana Coen for the GreenShows
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Repurposed washed wool sweater with a leather trim accompanied with a black repurposed leather short
(popular for the use of cashmere, organic cottons and repurposed leather)
Designs by Artists & Revolutionaries
Photograph by Amanda Silvana Coen for the GreenShows

Hand woven, hand-dyed organic silk strapless dress
(collaboration with Lulan Artisans, Venezuela) 
Designs by Luis Valenzuela
Fabric Design by Eve Blossom
Photograph by Amanda Silvana Coen for the GreenShows

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