New York Fashion Week has come to an end but not without showcasing some of the finest green and ethical designers, the U.S. has to offer.
Vaute Couture’s first ready-to-wear collection was not only the first all-vegan line, it included only eco-friendly fabrics. This show included men’s and women’s coats, pants, blouses, skirts and even a pair of overalls! The show was co-sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States, PETA and the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Suzanne Rae’s modern silhouettes are made in NYC’s garment district from a combination of sustainable and conventional materials. “Suzanne turned towards the kind of service industry that involves giving aid to those in need; to serve the greater good that is humanity. What she discovered is the beautiful, intricately designed and yet modest clothing of the missionary monks, priests, and nuns. Inspired by the silhouettes and linear geometry of their robes, Suzanne has designed a collection free from extravagance, minimalist in aesthetic, and humble by nature.”
Suzanne’s collaboration with knitwear designer Lindsay Degen, was a zero-waste collection.
Neodandi House of Couture produced an up cycled collection from all sorts of clothes. Designer NiiLartney De Osu said, ” “I’m continually recreating and recreating because that’s what creation is: transformation.”
