Monday, April 19, 2010

Britta Reynolds = Creative Women's Apparel 2nd Runner-up Tie

Britta’s creations are handmade with a contemporary style described as upbeat, spiritually youthful, and fun.

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Elena Garcia = Creative Women's Apparel 2nd Runner-up Tie

Elena's work blends daring design, traditional techniques, and luxurious, eco-friendly textiles to create beautiful, timeless pieces for women of all ages.

Elena is a tied winner with America’s Britta Reynolds as second runner-up for Chíc Eco’s 2008 Best Eco-Creative Women’s Fashion Designer Poll.

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Nina Morgan-Jones = Creative Women's Apparel 1st Runner-up

Announcement of Chic Eco’s poll for the Most Creative Women’s Apparel Designer honored London designer Nina Morgan-Jones as the first runner-up on September 2008.

Nina creates sustainable apparel and accessories that are beautiful, sexy and fun.


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Best Eco-creative 2008 Women's Apparel Designer Award

Sophie Rieu wins Chic Eco's Best Eco-creative Women's Apparel Designer 2008 award.

Licensed trade fashion buyers contact Delia at Chic Eco for line sheets.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Recycled Tires, Tubes and Splaff Flopps

Recycled car tires are converted to soles; used bicycle inner tubes are made into straps; hemp fabric is in the foot beds, covers the straps; and the mid sole is made from Regupol®.
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Friday, October 16, 2009

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Competition Summary

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People like Carrie, Tina and Rachel offer a unique style that buyers truly appreciate. I’m glad to relay the competition brings attention to creative ideas from each designer nominated.
 

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Competition Winner is Carrie Jekogian


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Designer Carrie invites custom queries. Can you imagine? Just let her know if you have something specific in mind, and she might just whip it up in her Maryland sewing room.


Friday, September 25, 2009

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Designer Sandy Swan for Holy Cow


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It’s obvious that Sandy pays special attention to the detail of each piece. After all, the Holy Cow mission is to design and produce the best clothing on Earth.





Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Design Team: via Hani Hong for Fierce Hugs

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Like a form of social fashion, independent artists make delightful eclectic images for Fierce Hugs. The partners describe their designs as playfully offbeat and mildly edgy in a fuzzy, baby-safe way.









Monday, September 7, 2009

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Designer: Tina Bossy for Bossy Baby


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Tina is another great talent discovered from nominations towards the Best Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Designer. That competition ended September 1st. The winner, who received the most votes, will be announced with runner-ups by October.

Ecoluxury Infant Clothes Designer: Jennifer Murphy for Chapter One Organics



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Jennifer not only designs for her clothing company, Chapter One Organics, she collaborates with a U.S. manufacturer that trains women facing significant barriers to employment. The women learn sewing skills, earn a living wage, attain productive work habits, establish careers, and begin their “Chapter One.”

Friday, August 28, 2009

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Competition: Rachel Hart for Miss Sugar Pops


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Vintage pieces are incorporated into designs that bring a little from the past into the present. Her favorite materials to work with are tulle, velvet, speciality ribbons, laces and good quality silk flowers. That's recycling fun!

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Competition: Carrie Jekogian for LolaBabiez Organics


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Styles are hand-chosen for embellishment to pass Carrie's hip, green, and fair trade status loving energy. The baby clothing ranges from size 0 to 4T.

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Deadline Approaching Fast 4 Best Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Designer Poll


Calling all infant wear designers, There are only a few days left to nominate the Best Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Designer! Self nominations BEFORE September are accepted and detailed instructions are here, (read below footwear winner announcement).

The winner will be announced by varied press release avenues from green fashion media, to editors, publishers, blog sites, etc. A custom award seal that can be posted with pride will be honored to the designer, which everyone is free to share.

The winner will be notified and announcements distributed late September 2009.
Designers may cater to any gender from newborn to 18 month-old sizes. Materials may be organic and/or sustainable, which includes recycled, salvaged or vintage. There are NO hidden fees to participate or win! Summarized Instructions:

  • Cast your vote by email to Info@ChicEco.com.
  • Write NOMINATION in the subject line.
  • Submit the designer's name and business in the message field with their site address and contact information. Hyperlinks accepted.
  • One vote per identified person whereas self-nominations, employees and friends are fine.
  • Details about the designer, vote reasoning and images are sincerely appreciated!
Bless all eco designers,

Delia Montgomery d/b/a Chic Eco

Environmental Fashion & Design ~ Consultant & Broker

Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 U.S.A.
www.ChicEco.com
cell 859-619-2704




Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Competition Features Amanda Searancke for NUI Organics


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I encourage all readers to submit a vote on behalf of Amanda Searancke as the Best Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Designer. Chic Eco contest votes are welcome until September.

Sunday, August 9, 2009

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Competition: Featuring Sckoon Organics


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Designer Satoko rightfully describes her baby clothing collections for Sckoon as a blend of eastern aesthetics and western practicality.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Eco-luxury Infant Clothes Competition: Featuring Zia and Tia

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Julie and her company design luxury, practicality and beauty with handmade and vintage-inspired organic designs.


Monday, May 25, 2009

Modern Techniques and Materials Equate to Terra Plana Footwear



The company makes many different types of shoes, but the Terra Plana collection is the most traditional “green” and design students are paying close attention.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Famed Birkenstock Shoes Update


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Birki’s stands for comfortable and healthy walking. And there’s a strong company focus on ecological responsibility. This is not new, but the progress report is.