We can either look at the large, black stockinette rectangle I finished to make this: (Check out the preview for Noni’s spring 2007 collection, too.)
Or you can endure more eco-posturing. What’s it going to be?
Just as I thought. Pressing on…
The fashion world is greening up in a big way, so much so that it would be impossible to list all the newly minted boutiques and designers in the eco-sphere. Instead of looking at folks making new clothes, I wanted to highlight apparel manufacturers who are going above and beyond by rescuing elements from the waste stream and rethinking them. Some pieces work better than others, as you will see. But, I think you’ll find that the spirit of thrift, creativity and humor contained in these collections is most enlivening. And please submit your own suggestions.
Herewith, a list of of designers and purveyors of repurposed threads:
Sun Moon Lake—Recycled cashmere quilts and other accessories. Stunning!
Ecoist—Repurposed candy wrapper accessories.
Preloved—Redesigned vintage clothing and sweaters from Canada. repurposed sweaters, etc.
SuperLuckyCat—A full line of one-of-a-kind pieces sourced from vintage and remnant fabrics and clothing
Cat’s Pajamas—Re-imagined denim and stuff
Ekologic—Lots of rouched pieces made recycled tees, cashmere sweaters, cotton shirts, etc.
Vy & Elle—Cool bags from recycled billboard vinyl
Potential Fashions—Skirts from recycled men’s suit pants, hoodies from recycled sweatshirts, girlie jackets from recycled denim and men’s sports coats. From Denver.
Rethunk—Trash into treasure accessories. Denver-based.
Mona Lucero—Recycled crochet-afghan skirts, vinitage necktie belts, skirts and bags from vintage fabric and scarves
Sparrow—Vintage re-thread tops and bottoms. 1608 East 17th Ave., Denver. No web site.