Sustainable Style Show & Green Gala
November 13th, 2008 | posted by Rachel S | Posted in Eco-Fashion
by Daniel Wilson
Maybe it was the weather or maybe, somehow, the green is the new black message still has not totally caught on. Whatever the reason, season’s Sustainable Style Show event held in The Fermenting Cellar of Toronto’s Distillery District was poorly attended. Those too scared of the rain to venture out missed Susie Love’s amazing new jewellery line made from recycled leather; Kealan Sullivan of 69 Vintage’s typically amazing finds (that woman has an eye most stylists would kill for), and great fall pieces from the recycled fashion matriarch, Preloved.
Photos (n8n media group) Jason Meyers & Liz West | designs by Evan Biddell and Nada Yousif
Fortunately for organizers, the Green Gala, held in the evening was sold out! Ten of Canada’s top fashion designers were featured – each creating 3 outfits made from sustainable fabrics that were then modelled by local celebs including City TV’s Anne Mroczkowski and Liz West; The Hills After Party host Jessi Cruikshank and Fashion Television’s Mary Kitchen.
The entire show was produced with an effort to lighten the eco-footprint – plates and cups are biodegradable, local organic floral arrangements were used and bottled water was not allowed into the events, which themselves were powered by Bullfrog Power using LED lights. Models’ hair was styled with a zero electricity policy and make-up artists were from Green Beauty, representing eco-friendly make-up artists and stylists in Toronto.
