NYC EVENT: The GreenShows at New York Fashion Week

For its third season, The GreenShows Eco-Fashion Week will present ten fashion designers committed to environmental and social responsibility, September 12-14 during New York Fashion Week. The GreenShows will take place at Metropolitan Pavilion’s new eco-conscious venue, The Metropolitan Suit, centrally located in the heart of Chelsea at 123 West 18th Street, 2nd Floor.

The GreenShows at Metropolitan Pavilion is the only premiere fashion event exclusively committed to eco-friendly, ethically sound, fair-trade fashion during New York Fashion Week. This three-day event will feature a selection of fashion designers who have been given the opportunity, support and resources to show their collections under one roof.

The ten designers selected to show at The GreenShows at Metropolitan Pavilion are:

Samantha Pleet (New York)

Susan Cianciolo (New York)

Bright Young Things by Eliza Starbuck (New York)

Ashton Michael Black Label (Los Angeles)

Lavuk

JoAnn Berman (New York)

Auralis (New York/Puerto Rico)

Luis Valenzuela (Miami)

Dress Reform (New York)

Milliners Guild (New York)

 THE GREENSHOWS SPRING/SUMMER 2011 SCHEDULE:

September 12
5 p.m. Susan Cianciolo
9 p.m. Luis Valenzuela / Opening Night Reception
September 13
1 p.m. Auralis
3 p.m. JoAnn Berman
5. p.m. Ashton Michael
September 14
11 a.m. Milliners Guild
1 p.m. Lavuk
3 p.m. Dress Reform
5:30 p.m. Bright Young Things
8 p.m. Samantha Pleet / Closing Event



Metropolitan Pavilion
123 W. 18th St.
New York, NY 10011


Via: Ecouterre

Eco-Glam Events at Fashion's Night Out 2010 NYC

Mark your calendars—September 10 is the Second Annual Fashion’s Night Out! This one-day-only event, brought to you through a collaboration between Vogue Magazine and the CFDA, features hundreds of chic retailers, hot DJs, stylin’ celebrities, and wild parties for a super-fashionable extravaganza. Fashion’s Night Out is based in NYC, but is celebrated internationally (click here for a list of participating countries and other US cities!).

For all you New York eco-fashionistas out there, Ecouterre is collaborating with the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn to educate consumers about sustainable shopping and “slow” fashion (a.k.a: it takes longer to make because it’s made responsibly)! Here’s a look at the night’s events:

6pm-7pm: A workshop in consumerism and sustainable fashion, sponsored by geek-chic fashion community Hacking Couture. Led by textile conservator Sarah Scaturro and HC’s Giana Gonzalez. To RSVP, e-mail rsvp@textileartscenter.com with “RSVP HACK” in the subject line and your contact information.

7pm-8:30pm: A discussion panel on sustainable design, moderated by Jill Fehrenbacher, founder of green blogs Ecouterre and Inhabitat. The panel features Sarah Scaturro, Fashion Me Green’s Greta Eagan, Waste Not Want Not’s Laura Sheriff, and eco-designers Margerita Mileva, Titania Inglis, Caroline Priebe, and Shabd Simon-Alexander.  RSVP with subject “RSVP PANEL.”

8:30-11pm: The shopping hours! Clothing and accessories from panelists and other eco-designers will be featured, as well as free workshops in tie-dyeing, alterations, and constructing adorable purses from recycled fabric. Additionally, Wearable Collections will be hosting a clothing drive, so bring all that old junk taking up space in your closet! Free drinks and food will be provided, as well as music by DJ Whistlepunk. No RSVP required.

Even better? This event is donation-only, so you can donate a penny or a hundred dollars towards further educational programs (suggested donation $10). The fun lasts from 6-11pm at the Textile Arts Center, 505 Carroll St, Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY (for directions, check out hopstop.com!)

If you are in the NYC area, I look forward to seeing you there!!

For more information on Fashion’s Night Out, you can visit their website at www.fashionsnightout.com

Via: Iamapeacekeeper