The Upcycle 01

In lieu of our upcoming Clothes Swap event, I thought I would start making posts to give all you clever DIYers out there inspiration for all the new goodies you'll acquire.

First up is a post I saw awhile ago on Ecco*Eco, showing this fabulous dress Xing-Zhen Chung Hilyard wore to the  of  The GreenShows' opening night last September. Totally repurposed from a shirt found in a Bushwick clothing bin:

Incredible, right?

Do-Gooder Design Challenge

Samantha Pleet's pleated newspaper dress from the 2010 Do-Gooder Design Challenge.

Found here on Ecco*Eco

Reem Alasadi on ecco*eco

From ReemAlasadi.com:

"The signature on all Reem’s clothes is artisanship and handcrafted excellence and wearing one of her creation makes you stand out from the crowd. She applies the same magic to salvaged and re-worked clothes as she does to ready to wear and couture pieces. The hallmark of an item by Reem is integrity and originality, she manages to put together the most surprising elements and somehow they always work.  Mixing metaphors is Reem’s signature style, a delicate Victorian slip sewn onto an army jacket, trimmed with antique lace and fur.  Such is the artistry of their construction and that it is often almost impossible to tell if her clothes are antique or original."

pulled from ecco*eco:

"I wrote a news story this week for Eco Fashion World on the upcoming EcoChic Geneva 2010 conference and runway event. I was thrilled to learn that Reem Alasadi will participate in the eco-couture runway show on January 21st.

View Reem's resourceful collections here. (Do not miss 'A Beautiful Agony').

*images courtesy of Reem Alasadi"

Andean Collection

via ecco*eco

Congratulations to The Andean Collection for these amazing recent photos by Guru Khalsa. The AC team is currently traveling in Ecuador working with talented local artisans on their upcoming natural materials and fair trade jewelry collection. You can follow their travel and design progress on their blog. Consider giving The Andean Collection's bold designs this holiday season as the ultimate in sustainably chic accessorizing and colorful goodness.

All Eyes on Ada Zanditon

via ecco*eco:

"Congratulations to Ada Zanditon for being selected as one of Vauxhall Fashion Scout's 'Ones To Watch' as part of London Fashion Week.

I first interviewed Ada for Eco Fashion World in December 2008, shared a coffee with her at The Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum later that spring, and I am thrilled to see her sustainable designs get the recognition that they truly deserve. Ada is a-to-z style and creative intellect all the way."