See.7 – A New Fashion Era

Posted On March 25, 2011

See.7

See.7 highlights three ethical lingerie designers discussed on Eco Fashion Talk: Clare Bare, Alice and Astrid's, and Enamore.

NJAL - Eco Fashion Comes of Age Interview

Eco fashion has emerged as a counterculture force, confronting flaws in the current system and consolidating change.

The requirement of unique innovative material responses when working with post consumer waste lends itself to artistic solutions. It is no surprise that the area of upcycling used garments is dominated by small, independent designers.

Tamara Fogle

Tamara Fogle bags, hand made in family run workshops in Notting Hill, London, combine antique textiles and leathers for unique, modern, timeless bags and purses. Bags are made with a range of unique antique materials, including German flour sacks, Hungarian grain sacks, French mattress ticking, canvas military tents and hand stitched quilts from Pakistan.

km/a

Viennese label km/a embodies the concept of the fusion of fashion, art and performance, while producing a beautiful, functional, wearable collection. As a label, they consistently utilize non traditional, discarded and end of life materials, to hand craft their unique one of a kind pieces.

Royah

Royah is an ethical design company from Afghanistan, bringing together art and development for women. A vehicle to present the rich Afghan cultural heritage, Royah was set up in Kabul in 2005, with a handful of women who wanted to make a difference.

Steinwidder

Steinwidder is an Austrian label founded in 2002 by Anita Steinwidder, and working with pre and post consumer waste to produce an authentic, unique and creative women’s wear collection.