Stylist, Sustainability Expert & Founder of FASHIONmeGREEN
Greta is the founder ofFASHIONmeGREEN. As an eco-stylist, sustainable living consultant, spokesperson, expert and strategist, her expertise is backed by nine years in the fashion industry with graduate work at the London College of Fashion, European School of Economics and the London School of Economics. She is one of the first experts in the field to boast academic credentials with a Masters in International Management, specializing in Sustainable Fashion.
Greta’s commitment to bridging the gap between main stream and eco-fashion is the driving force behind her collaborations with Glamour, Kate Spade, The Outnet, Lucky.com, Eileen Fisher and more.
Tara St James is the owner and head designer for the New York-based clothing label Study, a high-concept brand primarily produced in New York City. St James was born and raised in Montreal, Canada but has lived and worked in New York since 2004, she now calls Brooklyn home. Formerly the creative director of Covet, a mainstream eco-friendly sportswear collection for men and women, Tara left to start Study in September 2009. Spring 2013 will be Study's seventh collection; it is inspired by restrictions, using hand-woven khadi cottons & silks and examines no-waste patternmaking. Tara is hoping to add more accessories, expand fabric development and hopefully add a men's line in the near future. She also works with local artisans in India to create very limited edition runs of hand-woven textiles. She is looking to expand this specialized production to other artisans around the world.
Believing that open source material plays a strong role in the development of the sustainable design community, St James started Study Hall in the summer of 2010. Under her guidance, Study interns developed, produced and sold their own sustainable mini collections. Study Hall can now be found at several retailers in New York City and abroad. She is very open about her production and design process and documents these regularly here on her blog.
A strong and driving presence among young sustainable designers, St James lends her talent and skills to various organizations. She is the fashion director for The Uniform Project, a fundraising platform using sustainable design to raise money for underprivileged children. As a mentor at the Awamaki Lab, a program that fosters cross-cultural partnerships between young designers and Peru's Awamaki indigenous weaver collective, she facilitates discussions about the intersection of sustainability, ethical sourcing and product innovation.
She is also good at math and loves organizing socks.
David Peck’s artistic career began with a degree in classical cello and further developed at Ecole Parsons à Paris where he studied fashion design. While at Parsons, not only did he win top honors as the recipient of the junior year Silver Thimble Award, but also as Designer of the Year for his senior collection.
While in Paris, David worked for renowned fashion houses such as Paco Rabanne, Junichi Hakamaki, and Robert Normand, as well as a style consultant and costume designer for several films. David relocated to New York in 2008 to co-found and co-design Untitled 11:11, a high-end womenswear collection committed to sustainable design practices. Untitled 11:11 quickly became a favorite of celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Rose McGowan, and Lauren Conrad due to its designer aesthetic and commitment to the environment. By early 2010, David had moved to Houston to be closer to his family. He was serving as a consultant for Ecole Parsons à Paris when he was inspired to launch CrOp by David Peck.
David’s dedication to local manufacturing, meaningful job creation, and minimal environmental impact, results in each garment being made with the utmost care and superior quality. His commitment to sustainability is reflected in the low impact printing methods he chooses and by his incorporation of organic, fair trade and natural fibers into the collection wherever possible.
CrOp by David Peck is designed and produced with pride in the David Peck factory in Houston, TX, USA. The name “CrOp” is short for “creative opportunities,” something that designer David Peck is developing by focusing on socially responsible manufacturing practices and and charitable partnerships.
Stylist, Sustainability Expert & Founder of FASHIONmeGREEN
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