Belinda Evans posted on February 17, 2010 19:27
Want to get 'slow' but don't know where to start? This quick guide to slow fashion will help you to get started!
Look out for these four icons in the Slow Fashion Show at 6:30pm this Saturday 20 February in the BMW Edge at Federation Square.
Sustainable new materials reduce the impact that fashion has on farmers, garment workers, animals and the environment. Sustainable new materials include organic cotton (free from chemical pesticides/fertilisers), alternative fibres such as hemp and bamboo, and those made of by-products including cupro. The production of sustainable new materials never harms animals. Ideally, the materials are free of animal products.
Designers: Sosume, Ettitude, 3 Fish, Moral Fibre.
Vintage and second hand clothing keep clothes out of landfill and cut fabric waste in factories. Recycled/vintage clothing includes classic vintage items, pieces reconstructed from recycled garments, factory off-cuts and remnants and recycled materials that were once a totally different product.
Designers: Vintage & Me, The Social Studio, Body Parts, Eco Innovators Showcase, Ron D Swan.
Locally hand made clothing and accessories are unique, reduce energy used in transport and are made with care. Pieces are designed and made by local artisans.
Designers: Body Parts, Natalie Low, Lyptis, Eco Innovators Showcase, Ron D Swan.
Fair trade clothing and accessories are those where the suppliers of raw materials receive a fair price and the people who make the garments get a fair wage and with guaranteed rights. Ideally, the trade brings new benefits to communities.
Designers: The Social Studio, Moral Fibre, 3 Fish, Bhalo, One Colour, Beej, Etiko.