Fashion Fridays with 1st Dibs

Gucci Suede Logo Shoulder Bag

Italy

Kakkoii Mono

Patricia von Musulin Sterling Signature Panther Choker

USA, Late 20th Century

The Way We Wore

VBH Lizard Cluch

Italy

Katy Kane

Haute Couture Halter Gown with Chiffon Leaf Applique Skirt

France

Torso Vintages

1970's Christian Dior Sunglasses

Austria

Kakkoii Mono

Prada Gor Tex Fur Trimmed One Piece Ski Suit

Italy

Ricky Serbin Haute

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Hammered Gilt Collar

France, 1980's

Jennifer Kobrin

Versace Quilted Leather Skirt

Italy

Archive

Yves Saint Laurent Boots with Snake Leather Detail

France, Early 80's

20th Century Couture

Nina Ricci Suitcase

France, 1970's

Vintage Loft NYC

Bronze and Gold Lame Saks Dress

USA, 1960's

Marlene Wetherell

Silver Gilt Silk Velvet Italian Caplet

Italy, c. 1950's

Vintage Luxury

Issey Miyake Pleated and Fringed Wrap

Japan

Ricky Serbin Haute

Carlos Falchi Cream Oversized Tote

USA

Resurrection

WOW! Shopping -Friday Fashion with 1st Dibs

Jean Paul Gaultier

France

Resurrection

1970's Men's ROUUC Apres Ski Fur Boots

Italy

Vintage Fashion Inc.

Valentino Black Silk Satin Pumps with Rosettes

Italy

P.S.

Silk Velvet Negligee

USA

PS

1940's Tina Lesser Hand-Blocked Silk Tie-Rare

USA

Kakkoii Mono

Stephen Sprouse Feather Gown

Rare Vintage

1950's Ray-Ban Aviator Sunglasses

USA

Kakkoii Mono

1960's Mink Tie

USA

Kakkoii Mono

HERMES Gilt Horse Bracelet

France

Jennifer Kobrin

1970's SUDAN Large Rhinestone Frames

England

Vintage Fashion INc.

Versace Fuchsia Macrame Skirt

Italy

Resurrection

1970's Curly Lamb Coat

Unknown

Kakkoii Mono

Chanel Beige with White Leather Handbag

France, 1990's

The Paper Bag Princess

Chanel Boutique Dress and Belt

France, 1998

20th Century Couture

Chanel Haute Couture Runway Massive Ring

France, 1990's

Vintage Luxury

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Fashion Week 2010-John Parick Organics

Eco-fashion is all the rage as New York's Fashion Week unveils Spring and Summer Collections for 2011 this week.  We were impressed with John Patrick's Organic aqua- inspired line.  It embodies the spirit of water, as Patrick states, "from the floods to the falls to lack thereof."  He hopes to inspire a reverence for this precious resource with his line silhouetting "modernity, function and beauty".

"I want to inspire a reverence for water, a resource that affects us constantly, every day," says John Patrick of Organic.  "Beautiful is beautiful is beautiful. The simplest things in the world are the most precious." 

The color palette is clean and crisp with bright whites,  cool tans and opulent taupes elegantly playing off one another.

Backstage models were hydrated with reusable water bottles by Earthlust and presenting- sponsor Aveda .  And, since New York City tap water is renowned for its tasty, fresh and clean qualities, Patrick set up a "NYC Water on the Go" station for guests to fill up their water bottles outside Manhattan's Ace Hotel where the presentation was held on Wednesday.

The winner of 2010 Ecco Domani Sustainable Award. Patrick will soon appear in his own show on Discovery Channel's Planet Green in 2011.

Fashion Week 2010- The Green Shows

 

The GreenShows is the premiere fashion event exclusively committed to eco-friendly, ethically sound, fair-trade fashion during New York Fashion Week.  The GreenShows produces a comprehensive canvas for full-length runway shows featuring an edited selection of designers.  All invited designers are given the opportunity to show their entire collections to an audience of influential editors, buyers and fashion VIP's.

Ten Selected designers who are committed to environmental and social responsibility.  They will incorporate one or more of the follow criteria: vegan/animal-free materials, fair trade, organic materials, recycled materials, ethically produced wool, natural dyes, carbon footprint conscious.

The GreenShows' design team will produce the entire event using 100% environmentally-friendly, energy efficient, sustainable, recycled, recyclable and compostable materials wherever possible. From the runway to the lighting, from the marketing to the invitations.

The Designers

ASHTON MICHAEL BLACK LABEL
AURALIS HERRERO
BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS
DRESS REFORM
JOANN BERMAN
LAVUK
LUIS VALENZUELA
MILLINERS GUILD
SAMANTHA PLEET
SUSAN CIANCIOLO

Luxurious Recycled Leather Handbags by Ashley Watson

With a background in fine arts and design, and a passion for fashion Ashley Watson faultlessly blends her two talents.  She and her staff handcraft her one-of-a-kind leather products using exclusively recycled material. She began designing handbags with recycled leather in early 2005, inspired by the original features of soft and gently worn jackets purchased from charity thrift stores. She ultimately incorporates these features, such as pockets and seams, into each unique bag or wallet design.
With an extensive background in studio art, Ashley brings an innovative and environmentally sound approach to fashion design, creating products that are practical, sophisticated, and, above all, distinctive.

Ashley Watson Recycled Leather bags and wallets are sold in stores across North America, and are now available in select stores in Europe, Asia and Australia. Grasshopper510.com also has some available online.
Handmade in Vancouver, Canada.

Red Carpet Green Dress at the Oscars

James Cameron may not have taken home the big award at the Oscars this year but the women of his life certainly shined as ex-wife, Kathryn Bigelow, took Best Director and Best Picture for Hurt Locker. I know, Old News..

What you may not have known was his wife Suzy, model, actress, environmental champion, educational activist and mother of five children also shined in her "green" dress.   It was the winner of her "Red Carpet, Green Dress" competition. 

"Caring for the Planet is always in fashion" 

 The competition provided opportunity to aspiring designers to MUSE's, globally green philosophy by applying environmental awareness into everyday lives. Designs were submitted by amateur designers to create a black tie dress made of natural/ organic or sustainable materials while encouraging these future designers to estimate their carbon footprints when creating their clothing lines. 

Winner was Jillian Granz, a senior with majors in apparel and textile design at Michigan State University

MUSE Elementary and MUSE Global emphasize respecting each child, the self, others, and the environment. Suzy Amis Cameron's hope is that the Red Carpet Green Dress will use the international language of fashion to begin a dialog of healing for humankind and the planet. 

"If there is to be true peace in the world, it must begin with the children" -Ghandi