Eco Fashion by Sass Brown, honors what ground-breakers are doing in the fashion industry to integrate their consciousness,

lifestyle choices and concern for our planet and the people on it, into their business strategies. The designers and labels featured in Eco Fashion, overview a range of change in our industry from entirely new business models to recycle, reuse, redesign, sustainable fabrications, diversion of waste materials from landll, fair trade and community development. This book is about good design that gives back. Good design in its many guises from street fashion to couture, and everything else in between. It is not however about boring beige T-shirts or scratchy, drawstring pajama-style pants, but fun, playful, ethereal, cerebral, intelligent design, at various price points and for various markets.

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Green jeweler, Lisa Linhardt Lisa's designs are often inspired by her time living in Scandinavia when she was introduced to the work of many mid-century masters in jewelry design. Her heart is in New York City and has been for many generationsas the Gallery's name "Linhardt Design" was created in hommage to Lisa's relatives who emigrated to the Lower East Side of Manhattan through Ellis Island at the turn of the century. www.linhardtdesign.com

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Alabama Canin is a lifestyle company that focuses on creating an array of products through focusing on slow design and sustainability. Crafting limited-edition products for the individual and the home. Products are made-by-hand using a combination of new, organic and recycled materials. Each piece is constructed by talented artisans who live and work in communities in and around Florence, Alabama. www.alabamacanin.com

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Born out of the urge to introduce a unique character in fashion and tell stories through poems and illustrations, Nuvulas creations involve creating a canvas in the garments they design. Conceptualized with the intent of providing sophisticated customers with modern, edgy classics that become wardrobe staples, Nuvula aims to constantly push the limits of art, fashion, poetry and funk in their designs. Creating pieces for the modern individual who desires a wardrobe that expresses individuality, depth and diversity, the Nuvula collection incorporates rened detailing and modern silhouettes to create garments that are eortless and captivating. Nuvula presents a very wearable and ultracomfortable garment. Highly praised for innovative tailoring techniques, Nuvulas

retro, seventies, "Everyone-is-a-Member outerwear collection is a signature, highly coveted by young Hollywood starlets. High collars, slim cus, tted blazers, coat tails and blousy sleeves in a suitably gothic color palette gives a nod to the 1800s, while the progressive proportions and modern fabrics ensure that the collection is modern and sophisticated. Nuvula gives their customer eortless pieces with modern renements and a touch of attitude. Soft lines, and the strength of the clothes are played around a new accord of proportions, accessories and personality. Spring/Summer 2012 draws its inspiration from the lights and ow of Art Nouveau and Asian-inspired luxury. Dedicated to using natural bers, Nuvula fabrics throughout the collection, include main ber bamboo, rayon, modal and vegan leather accents.

Ada Zanditon is committed to utilising Fair Trade, organic, and upcycled materials. She is constantly researching and sourcing production methods which might reduce her collections environmental impact. /www.adazanditon.com

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HANDMADE WEDDING GoWNs

Bridal wear, and special occasion gowns using vintage beaded fabrics which are collected: beaded silk garments, hand made laces and other beautiful pieces. Katherine reworks found fabrics to create unique pieces that are not replicable. She believes in the slow fashion movement and meticulously lls each order, sometimes spending weeks to create the perfect gown. Creating is therapy for me and the possibilities are endless. PhotogrAPhEr: Emma Rose Photography ModEl: Zoe Dixon www.katherinefeiel.com

Evengi Petkov stands apart, as a designer who works to incorporate his native cultural landscape through his work. Petkov combines the rich textile tradition of the region, with local craft skills and contemporary design. Working predominately with natural bers such as soft spun wool, organic cotton, vintage lace trims, raa and nely woven Bulgarian silk, the designers aim is to sustain craft skills as well as communities in his homeland, while looking for eco solutions to his creative process. PhotogrAPhy: Ivomir Peshev StylIng: Evengi Petkov www.ev-fashion.com

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Aneeth Arora founded Pro in 2008, interpreting international aesthetics using local materials and skills, taking inspiration from what surrounds us to make a product that connects with people around the world. 'Pro' means to wear in the Marwari local language of Rajasthan. The Indian nature of pro rests in the textile process, where materials pass through the hands of one craftsperson to the other, carrying forward the Indian handmade tradition and resulting in the creation of unique pieces. www.pero.co.in

Constance Jablonski models h&Ms latest line called Exclusive Conscious. A collection of red carpet ready looks made of more sustainable materials. Extravagant evening wear looks ranging from beaded minis to oral gowns feature materials such as recycled polyester chion, organic cotton and hemp. the new collection will be available on April 12th in around 100 h&M stores and online.

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