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Image credit:  Ming Lin | Vancouver's eco designers were front and centre at Eco Fashion Week.

Eco Fashion Week: Look Good, Feel Even Better

by Ming Lin - Killarney Secondary, Vancouver BC Feb 28, 2011
Vancouver is spearheading the movement towards sustainable fashion, and our designers had nothing but the best to offer at this year’s Eco Fashion Week. There’s something for everyone found in the array of unique silhouettes, textures and designs. Here are just a few designers and looks that kept me entranced all week long.
 
The Battalion Eco Fashion Week
Photo: Ming Lin | Designer Linda Wong's line, The Battalion, uses many eco-friendly materials.
 
The Battalion
For the girl with brass
 
For those willing to take the plunge, this bold collection mixes strong lines with delicate lace for an unforgettable look. Designer Linda Wong uses an array of materials such as bamboo, organic cotton, faux fur, and “peace” silk to create the most amazing of green fashion-forward garments. A statement piece jacket, an out of this world dress and the attitude, to top it off, walking the runway made this collection one of my favourites of the week.
 
Adhesif Eco Fashion Week
Photo: Ming Lin | The Adhesif line is packed with colours and patterns.
 
Adhesif
For the free spirit
 
These charming colours and patterns will have anyone hooked. Locally produced, self-taught Melissa Ferreira sparks whimsy throughout her pieces to create a knockout look for any occasion. Eye-catching with its pops of colour, this label was made for the light-hearted and sweet.
 
Anna Talbot Eco Fashion Week | Youthink
Photo: Ming Lin | Anna Talbot's hand-dyed silk pieces were on display at Eco Fashion Week.

Anna Talbot
For the inner romantic
 
This collection features hand-dyed, silk pieces laden with intricate detailing to draw the eye. A sweet feminine silhouette is headlined, without doubt drawing inspiration from the female form with its pastel palette, reminiscent of nature’s designs. Not only are these flowing dresses, skirts and tanks eco-friendly, but they are the epitome of soft elegance.
 
zero.0.lab Eco Fashion Week
Photo: Ming Lin | Katherine Soucie's line is all about creating zero waste fashion.
 
(zero.O.lab)
For the compulsive thrifter
 
Headed by Katherine Soucie, these designs have been reborn out of dead stock and revamped in order to promote zero waste fashion. Whether a pant-jacket or shirt-skirt, any item from this collection would contribute a unique piece to one’s wardrobe. This is boutique and thrift-store My Sister’s Closet’s first in-house design label, and proceeds go towards a non-profit organization for women who have suffered abuse; the Battered Women’s Support Services.
 
Designs showcased at Vancouver’s Eco Fashion Week were truly divine, but remember, no matter what you choose to wear, the key to looking good is feeling great, so why start with some eco fashion from talented local designers?
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