The phenomenon of global warming has caused concerns all across the globe and many measures to combat it have been taken and everyday many new discoveries help us keep it at bay. The more careful we become about using our resources the longer they will last and let mankind flourish. When it comes to fashion it is commonly believed that fashion can never be eco friendly and that it can never be beneficial. If someone said otherwise it created a lot of speculation. But now with most items being recycled or repurposed fashion also claims that it is eco friendly and that it can do its bit to save the planet. The Green Living Show Canada’s number one consumer show was held in Toronto this year, the 3 day exhibition showcased numerous ways in which an individual can be stylish and care for the environment at the same time. It illustrated how Fashion is not something that causes global warming or damage to our environment and resources, through the many choices that were talked about on the show. The top 3 eco-friendly fashion finds from the Green Living Show have inspired many individuals to be fashionable and be eco friendly simultaneously.
Save the Planet, Go Green
A lot is being done to reuse products, fabrics and other materials to turn them into high fashion and extremely eco friendly apparels or accessories. These apparels look like high end designer outfits and yet they are actually made from reused, recycled and sustainable fabrics and materials. The uniqueness of these apparels and accessories is what makes them so popular among buyers, and especially amongst those who want to do something to save the environment and dress in an eco friendly manner. Fashion was never this guilt free and enjoyable claim a few buyers who like to wear only recycled and sustainable fabrics. All natural and organic dyes are used to color the fabrics which gives a beautiful natural sheen to the garments. Taking care of eco friendly clothing is also very easy because there are many companies that manufacture all green and eco friendly detergents. The top 3 eco-friendly fashion finds from the Green Living Show were part of the booth called Fashion Takes Action. Other than the top 3 eco friendly fashion items this booth specially showcased an extensive and marvelous range of clothing items that were 100% recycled and made from sustainable fabrics. Most of the clothes were made using plant fibers and were entirely organic. Fashion Takes Action’s booth was very successful this year.
Top 3 Eco Friendly Fashion Finds 2013
Number one in the top 3 eco-friendly fashion finds from the Green Living Show is the Paper people Clothing which is Jennifer Fukushima’s enterprise. They use all sorts of recycled, reused, repurposed and reclaimed fabrics to create unique garments. Their Cynthia Dress was extremely popular this year. Reclaimed and beautifully patterned scarves were creatively incorporated into the dress that is perfect for summers. It is totally worth the $139 one pays to buy this adorable dress. In the true sense of the word eco friendly describes this dress perfectly. Number 2 on the list is the Chrysalis Cardi a garment by Encircled, which can be worn as 8 different clothing items. It can become a chic bohemian poncho, a one shoulder dress or can even be wrapped around as a Grecian Goddess’s dress to name a few styles. There are flaps and snaps that help to keep the style you are carrying off, intact. This extremely versatile, wear any time anywhere garment is available for $138 which keeping the number of styles of this garment in mind seems pretty reasonable. Number 3 on the list is Jools which is Julie Nelson’s brand which showcases how two items completely unrelated can be used to create an item that is recycled and reclaimed and yet stylish, which in this case a denim vest, that goes with almost anything.