new book on eco-fashion

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

new book on eco-fashion

Earlier today, I posted this query on Twitter:

Has anybody read new book on eco-fashion "Green Designed: Fashion" http://bit.ly/FxasV

My cool, eco-conscious friend, Norah, contributed 2 interesting posts on FaceBook (thanks Norah!):

--"Two young women in NYC who created solar panel purses that charge your cell phones and iPods and laptops as you are stylin'..." Here's a YouTube video of them:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03Xy0KjL6Nw

--For Sindhu Venkatanarayanan, the earth is her catwalk. The passionate and knowledgeable London-based founder of the online boutique DeviDoll has assembled a selection of super-stylish labels that warrants just as much attention from fashion editors as it does from the Sierra Club. In my opinion, there is no better niche Website focused on this growing arena. Everything is exquisitely tailored and made from eco-friendly fabrics, such as organic cotton, vintage cashmere, soy, Tencel and bamboo. In addition to cute dresses, blazers, tops, jeans and even bustiers, you'll find sassy hats and bags made of re-appropriated or sustainable fabric. Sindhu's real talent is her ability to hone in on and scoop up emerging talent. In Europe, many of the designers are exclusive to DeviDoll, the only European e-retailer specializing in high-end green fashion. Shipment is available globally, in biodegradable packaging, naturally."

As I do more research and folks contribute info., I'll add to this post.

1 comment:

AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 1:56 PM
Hi Anne,

Enjoy your cool plunge! Trish
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Artist Statement

I have been drawing and painting since I was a child. I would sit for hours drawing mandalas with my colored pencils, entranced by the geometric shapes and rich colors. It wasn’t until recently, however, that I started to call myself an artist. That self-defining moment coincided with my falling in love with pastels.

I began working with pastels right after I began swimming with wild dolphins. I wanted to be able to convey through my art the emotional, ethereal quality of this deeply spiritual experience. The vibrant colors and wonderful textures of pastels drew me right back into that ocean world as I painted. Soon I was led to paint other “landscapes” in nature that moved and inspired me.

The Earth is sacred to me. When I begin a painting, the moment the pastel touches the paper, my mind slows down, and I enter a peaceful, meditative state. As I paint, I become deeply immersed in my surroundings, and the joy of playing with color and light fills me. These are sacred moments—when I feel both awe at the beauty around me and humility at being part of something greater than myself.

What I try to do with my paintings is evoke the richness of a particular moment, with all of its sensations and emotions. Art is my way of honoring a special place or experience, usually in the natural world, and of celebrating the wonders of the universe. In my artwork, I step away from my rational mind and allow my spirit to create the art. The completed painting is about what is in my heart as well as what I see with my eyes.

ASK Design - Anne S. Katzeff

Wednesday, June 3, 2009