8 METRO Monday, October 5, 2009 D Edited by Vicki-Marie Cossar features@metroireland.ie Style Counsel Passion for eco fashion Love the planet: Dress to impress with designers dedicated to creating clothing with a conscience. BY JEN MARSDEN L ast weekend, the Ethical Fashion Show kicked off in Paris and was a showcase for the hottest eco- fashion designers from across the globe. All offered some fabulously chic garments from high-end fashion to carefully considered accessories. Here Metro discovers what some of the designers have up their sleeves for Autumn/Winter and we get a sneaky peek at next years Spring/Summer trends. Ada Zanditon Dubbed the next Vivienne Westwood for her out-of-the-box fashion thinking, Ada Zanditons clothes are a delightful adroitness of visionary invention. Last year, she bagged the Parisian shows Creativity Award and is definitely one to watch. The fabrics and designs make strong sustainability statements. In her Autumn/Winter 09 collection, Zanditon printed Celtic designs on to Vanners silk and used Harris tweed to inform of the threat to traditional manufacturing in Scottish island communities. With her Spring/Summer 2010 collection, she is promoting diversity against monocultures in order to create a healthier planet and sharing the bio-mimicry concept (studying natures best ideas and then imitating these processes to solve human problems). This collection is created with natural linen that is grown, woven, spun and dyed in France and Italy. www.adaz.co.uk Terra Plana Pioneers of the eco heel and founded by Galahad Clark of the Clark Shoes dynasty, Terra Plana continues to explore new material technologies that are more sustainable and avoid the complexities of using different components. From rice husk latex which is both vegan and more light- weight than leather to recycled Pakistani quilts, its collections always offer unique and sought-after style to add to your shoe rack. Terra Planas plans for Spring/Summer 2010 are no different, with Fairtrade 100 per cent cotton print fabric made in Ghana on the gorgeous criss-cross colour designs of Grace and Betty Designs, to the smart mans Barack shoes that flaunt vegetable tanned leather uppers and athletic performance mesh socks made from recycled plastic bottles. Prices from 60. www.terra plana.com Bibico Bibico has a fabulous selection of reasonably- priced garments produced by womens co-ops in India. Much of Bibicos collection offers hand-knitted and crocheted 100 per cent woollen cardies and jersey stripes of deep pinks and dark greys. It also includes the panache of pom-pom scarves and tassled net cotton scarves plus some flattering belted jersey dresses. Summer 2010s Miami retro range will bring yesteryear prints with hot sun vibes from the other side of the Atlantic, all with the continued popularity of checks, stripes and florals. Prices from 20. www.bibico.co.uk Pachacuti Panama hats will continue to rage for Spring/Summer 2010 and ever-so-elegant unisex ones are offered by Pachacuti. These are hand- made with love by traditional weavers in Ecuadorian co-operatives who are guaranteed a fair wage. Pachacutis panamas also avoid harsh chemicals and conserve water. With a selection of designs in various sizes, as well as leather cowboy hats, these are trs eco-chic accessories. Prices from 30. www.pachacuti.co.uk Eco fashion news by Kristina Georgiou New online shop Plum Ethical fuses ethics with fashion by selling eco- friendly bags that are chic, sassy and fun. All bags are crafted from recycled or reclaimed materials and the site boasts a mixture of practical day, evening and work bags for women, plus a small selection for men. Featuring designers such as E&KO who use decommissioned fire hoses and PlanetSilverChilli, who fashion bags out of used ring-pulls and recycled crisp bags, Plum Ethical proves you can look stylish with a conscience. Funky Pink Cocktail Bag, 30, PlanetSilverChilli; Shimmering Square Bag, 35, PlanetSilverChilli; Firehouse Red Tote Bag, 175, E&KO. www.plumethical.com Stand out from the crowd this autumn in hand-made shoes by designer ethical fashion brand, Where. Industry specialist Lawrence Warren signed up Spanish designer Laura Villasenin, who has an obsession with sustainable materials, to help create quality and bespoke shoes. Working with artisans and small producers who make the shoes in rural areas and bustling towns in India, Where provides an economical, traditional and stylish collection for the masses. Check out the soles for hand-tapped nails a mark of authenticity. www.wherefashion.co.uk Everything about Kuyichi (pronounced coo-yee-chee) oozes quality, colour and a break from the norm. The brand draws inspiration from Peruvian folklore. This season it showcases snug bomber jackets, fused with two- litre recycled plastic bottles and recycled polyester, helping to save on landfill waste. Jackets from 147. www.ascensiononline.com and www.kuyichi.com Earth Couture If youre after glamorous comfort-wear for lazy weekends, look no further than Earth Couture. Providing sparkling sleeveless and long-sleeved catsuits, zip-up velour hoodies and track bottoms decorated with delicate crystals, all its collections are made from 100 per cent organic-certified cotton. The smart yet slouchy cardigans, shapely tube dresses and jersey dresses of the Tecoma line are perfect for greeting unexpected guests. The sumptuous selection expands with colours ranging from angel white to plum purple, lime green and blood red. To get the rich colours for its positive cloth denim pieces, Earth Couture employs Nigerian dyers who work with the indigo plant yaruba, which has been used since the 16th century. For every purchase, Earth Couture donates mosquito coils to Nigerian families. Prices from 40 to 275. Available from January 2010. www.earth-couture.com Fairtrade 100 per cent cotton print fabric made in Ghana on the gorgeous criss-cross colour designs of Grace and Betty Designs, to the smart mans that flaunt vegetable performance mesh socks mademesh socks made from recycled mesh socks made unisex ones are offered by Pachacuti. These are hand- made with love by traditional weavers in Ecuadorian co-operatives who arewho are guaranteed a fair wage. Pachacutis panamas also avoid harsh chemicals and conserve water. 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