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Remember when it used to be a social no-no to say that you were out of work? In 2011, the trend towards joblessness is so high that it’s a rarity to meet someone who hasn’t been affected by this global financial crisis. HVC asks its readers, how has the inability to count on a stable income affected your closet? Continue reading
Posted in Eco Chic Products, Fashion for Good, HVC Fashion
Tagged clothing, consumer culture, consumption, craft, DIY, do-it-yourself, dress, dress for success, eco, Ecofashion, economic crisis, economic downturn, fashion, global financial crisis, green, oprah, stable income, sustainability, Sustainable, Sustainable Clothing, sustainable fashion
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You’ve read about it on HVC a number of times and there’s really no way to become an Ecofashionista without involving Vintage clothing in some way or another. Readers have sent in a number of questions in the 4 months we’ve been online about how to find, incorporate, and celebrate giving clothes a second time around. What’s great is anyone can shop vintage and personalize it to translate your passion for fashion. This post outlines what others are doing and some great ways to find Vintage Haute Couture in your neck of the woods. As always, we love to hear from you, so let us know what your best tips are to incorporating vintage in your daily wardrobe! Continue reading
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Do you remember the hot sun beating down on the back of that hideous synthetic bag of material they called a gown and that cardboard square with a tassel that would have made a stripper blush? I would venture to guess that anyone who has suffered through the ritual of graduation can almost recall that sticky feeling that the traditional costume gave to your freshly matriculated self. There are of course those awesome renegades who choose to strut their stuff across the elementary, middle/high school or even college stage sans cap and gown, as a couple of free spirits I have seen. Wearing their favorite dress, or in some cases going au naturel. However this graduation season there’s an entirely new option for the academic Eco Fashionista who simply cannot wait to cross the collegian finish line. Now you can graduate green! Continue reading
Posted in Eco Chic Events, Eco Chic Products, HVC Fashion, Material Culture, Technology and Culture
Tagged 2010, ceremony, class of 2010, commencement, congraulations graduate, dress, Eco Friendly, eco friendly graduation, fashion, graduates, graduates of 2010, graduation, green, Green graduation, Oak Hill Cap and Gown, pomp and circumstance, ritual, students, Sustainable, University Cap and Gowns
Eco Fashion and Consumption a Three Part Series
Some wear cotton, some wear wool, some say silk’s okay. Could this be the new theme song for Eco Fashion? Madonna had a specific 1980′s clientel in mind when she was singing about her Material World, however the current consumer culture’s interaction with Eco-Fashion can be summed up in just the same amount of notes. One of the major tenants that this movement was based on is the ability to select a wider variety of materials, in order to create options that were in line with consumer’s ethical beliefs systems. In this 3 part series we’ll discuss the materials, trends and consumption practices of the world of Eco Fashion. Continue reading
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Tagged bamboo, dress, Ethical Dress, fashion, Fiber, Fibres, Gary Harvey, green, hemp, Linen, Madonnna, Material World, Patagonia, Silk, Sustainable, Sustainable Clothing, Tencel, Weleda, Wool
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Hemp necklaces and scratchy bamboo t-shirts not your style? Do you wonder about the style/quality compromise when choosing an Eco-fashion item? Green style has gotten a rough start out there in the Eco-fashion world, but there are so many fantastic places that are seeking to change that stigma. Send in nomination for your favorite Eco-chic designer, product, or even fashion diva and we’ll post up the best of the best. Photos, links and tips on new Eco-fashion are all welcome. Remember, it’s all about keeping sustainable AND in style!
Looking forward to hearing what you’ve got to say.
