Monday, October 26, 2009

"One day we'll wake up...

...and green will not be the new black, it will be the next invisible. Meaning, no longer will sustainable be the exception or something that's considered au courant; instead it will be a matter of course - something that all designers incorporate into their design ethos."

-S.R. Oakes, author of Style, Naturally.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Turns out I be diggin' this blog scene

So I am hoping that more people are reading this blog than just the design AWEAR crew. Especially since I am going to share a relatively new and exciting forum with ya! It is called the Ethical Fashion Network. http://ethicalfashionforum.ning.com/ Otherwise known as the EFF, (I think that is what the cool kids call it). It is a network of awesome people and businesses that focus on social and environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. For those of you who thought that sentence sounded like gibberish; essentially it is a facebook-like social network full of people who care about clothing and mother earth!

It is a great way to connect with people all over the world and see what is going on in regards to sustainability. Lots of people seem to be using it as a method to hold events, though they mostly seem to be from Europe. So I say lets get as many Canadian folks as we can on this forum and hold our own event. Maybe a flannel shirt convention or a maple syrup breakfest, eh?

Much Love,
Jade xo

Monday, October 19, 2009

FTA 2 for 1 membership!

How nice would it be to have info on sustainable businesses, updates on eco-fashion news, and access to workshops and classes all in one place?  Oh wait, you can...how convenient. After two 'Green Gala's' and a Sustainable Style show Fashion Takes Action launched as a members based organization in early 2009. Members can check out the website for an online directory, industry news, member list, b2b offers, and a variety of workshops and classes. Until Oct 30 FTA is offering 2 for 1 memberships. If membership isn't in the cards, you can still check out the directory and read various articles and the FTA blog.

Speaking of FTA, their first e-course is FREE to members and non-members alike. Sign up here for Sustainable Style 1.0 delivered to your email box in 6 parts.

Love Forever,
Jamie

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

There's a first time for everything...

Well, well, well... I never thought I would be adept enough on the interweb to write a blog. Nor have I ever wanted to consider myself of the "computer nerd" genetic make-up. Yet, here I am, staring through my heavy prescription glasses, embarking on my first blogging journey. All in the name of sustainability I suppose!

As I was casually beginning my research for an school assignment, I stumbled across this article about much loved label YSL. It made me smile for two reasons:
1. Stefano Pilati (Creative Director of YSL) has created a sustainable collection, not from organic fabrics, but from unused fabric from past collections. Sustainability doesn't always mean organic fibres.
2. He proves all the player-haters wrong; sustainable fashion isn't only for the tree-hugging hippies. But then again, what's wrong with being a tree-hugging hippi?

Read more at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/11/ysls-new-vintage-collecti_n_213747.html

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Much Love,
Jade xo

Thursday, October 8, 2009

First Post YAY!!

Well here we go, WELCOME to the Design AWEAR* Blog! Were hoping this thing will make it easier for us to share info with everyone and to keep you guys updated on whats happening with us, with the school, and within the industry.

Check out the links on the right --------->
Were going to be updating this page often with info, articles, links, and videos so be sure to check back regularly.

As for us, we made some pretty good strides which led to a presentation for the faculty at the end of the '09 winter semester. The dialog between staff and students has been open and the brainstorming has commenced, feel free to comment and let us know what kind of changes you would like to see at the school.

Love forever,
Jamie




*For those who don't know us, we are a grassroots student group focused on raising awareness and sharing resources regarding sustainable design within the Ryerson University School of Fashion. Check our our Facebook page for a breakdown of our goals and our accomplishments.