Fashionably Fair Runway Show September 6 2008
August 30, 2008 at 5:03 pm (EVENTS, FAIR TRADE, FASHION, FASHION SHOWS, HEMP)
Tags: ECO-FASHION, FAIR TRADE, FASHION, FASHIONABLY FAIR, GREEN COTTON, LOWELL, MA, NE CULTURE FEST, NOMAD HEMP WEAR, RUNWAY SHOW, WOMEN'S APPAREL
Second World, a non-profit fair trade organization in Lowell Mass is running a Fair Trade Festival, called the New England Culture Fest next Saturday September 6 from 2pm – 10pm. Come check it out!
As part of that festival, Second World is running a Fashionably Fair Runway Show. Featured designers include:
Nomad’s Hemp Wear is an eco-sustainable clothing company based out of British Columbia (BC) producing two eco-fashion collections a year, mostly for their own stores in BC.
Norden Art Company Ltd a company that grew out of a desire to provide an equitable wholesale relationship between independent artists in Nepal and international retailers. Designs are unique and colorful designs inspired by the latest trends, yet carefully crafted from hand woven fabric by artists in Nepal.
Princess Cornflower is an organic fibers clothing company specializing in classic, feminine appeal and vintage-inspired designs.
The Emancipation Network a clothing line that is made by fair trade with a purpose. The Emancipation Network empowers people whose lives have been shattered by slavery, or who are at extremely high risk of being trafficked. Their products are labeled Made By Survivors.
While I must say that none of these designers were featured at Eco-Collection in Las Vegas, they are definitely doing some interesting work. The common thread throughout all, is the fair trade component. As such, they are not necessarily using organic or sustainable fibers, but they do promote fair trade. Hemp Wear is eco-sustainable and so is Princess Cornflower however.
Second World aims to create long-term partnerships between consumers in the North American market and producers in developing regions.
WHAT: New England Culture Fest
WHERE: Lowell, MA (across From 172 Middle Street, Lowell, MA 01852)
WHEN: September 6 from 2pm to 10pm
FASHIONABLY FAIR RUNWAY SHOW: to start at 7:45pm sharp
A tremendous line up of very cool, artists and musicians will also be at the fest – from Samba Tremeterra to The Juanito Pascual Flamenco Quartet, La Tuza Mexican roots music, as well as interactive Salsa Lessons,the tribal rock and fire dancing of Incus, the ladies of Vadalna Tribal Dance Company and many other world class acts. All are ‘in honor of a more sustainable, vibrant, and unified world’ according to Second World.
