Reimagine the Runway: I was Invited to an exciting ecofashion event last Wednesday, held in the heart of Pioneer Square. The Seattle show was presented by Savers Value Village, in partnership with Eco Fashion Week in Vancouver. What an inspiring show! The creative talent displayed was jaw dropping! Oodles of clothes were given new life!
Carlie Wong, a designer from Vancouver B.C. was given the challenge of reinventing 68 lbs of used clothes into a designer collection. This is the amount of textiles thrown away each year, by the average American. She is the Creative Director and designer of Carlie Wong Designs and was a contestant in the first season of Project Runway- Canada
Wow! I was in awe of what she came up with . This evening wear collection is so chic, and on point. I think sustainable fashion is the way of the future, and I look forward to seeing more of it. Some fast fashion retailers are getting involved with this movement as well. H & M is a leading retailer that has made a commitment to reusing and recycling previously owned clothes. You can drop any clothes you no longer need at their stores, to give them a new life.
I really connected with many of these styles- they took me back to my childhood and teen years. The 60's and 70's decades have come back with a big bang in the fashion world, and I am so looving it! I hope this post has inspired you to reuse, recycle, and reinvent clothes you already have. Maybe a purchase from thrift store will be on your agenda soon! Do you prefer to purchase your outfits new, or from thrift stores?
This show inspired me greatly to sew more and do some reinventing/designing! I hope your week is amazing and full of holiday excitement!
xo VALERIE
Love how eco fashion is growing; we need more fashion designers like Carrie!
ReplyDeleteHi Agy, yes it is getting more popular, I hope to do some designing like this myself!
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Great summary of this fun event Val! I found it inspiring, and really fun hanging out with you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Angie..I always enjoy hanging with you..my fashion show buddy..ha! I am sooo disappointed in my camera.these pics did not turn out so great. I need a class on how to use it!
DeleteLooks like a fabulous event Val. I enjoyed many of the looks.
ReplyDeleteThank you Natasha, great to see you stop by again...take care!
DeleteValerie
This is fabulous! I agree with you that sustainable fashion is on the come up. What beautiful work, and it looks like you had fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by Regina, yes I had a blast, so much inspo there!
DeleteThanks for sharing. I really like all these pieces.
ReplyDeleteAmy Ann
Straight A Style
Thanks Amy, there were so many fabulous pieces...have a great day!
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