I picked up this book yesterday at the Green Living show: The Better World Handbook by Ellis Jones, Ross Haenfler and Brett Johnson. What first drew me to it was that it seems written for people who want to initiate change in their lives but don’t quite know where to begin, and/or feel like they’re too busy to figure it out. It talks about values and the core foundations that contribute to a better existence for everyone. And one of the biggest draws: the authors identify ten thought traps that people get caught up in. It’s all fine and well to want a better world, but what are the lies we tell ourselves to avoid taking responsibility for our own lives?
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The Green Living Show starts today! I’ll definitely be heading down tomorrow to check out what’s up and coming in sustainable design. There are plenty of fashion shows and green exhibitions by Vancouver fashion designers – sustainable style is in, and while I’ll first be making a beeline for the fashion section I’m definitely going to check out all the other interesting show features as well – like how to cultivate a green home, organic gardening principles, energy efficiency, and lots of other topics that pertain to green living in general.
Feb 29 – March 2 at BC Place. See their website for details.
Evan’s been riding the wave of his success on Project Runway Canada, but has managed to stay grounded throughout it all. He acknowledged that he wants the recognition and financial stability that comes with success, but doesn’t want to be some “multimillionare emperor of the universe” either. This young designer, who’s skyrocketed to the forefront of Canadian fashion, has somehow kept his head on straight while trying to negotiate uncharted territory.
Biddell’s plan for future collections can be summed up in a word: accountability. He explains that he would rather offend a person with his designs than offend mother nature through destructive practices, and has decided that he’d like to use organic materials to construct his Canadian-manufactured garments whenever possible.
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John Fluevog shoes are marked by a single distinguishing characteristic: personality. These “unique soles for unique souls” channel the vibrant nature of a free spirit, and personify the rebellious nature of their creator, a man who remains true to his “rock and roll roots.” The rampant success of John Fluevog over the past decades illustrates just how successful a disregard for the expected can be, and with the recent opening of a 5,000 square foot retail and design space in Gastown, their second location in Vancouver, Fluevog shows no signs of slowing down or softening up.
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The 2007 Blanche Macdonald Fashion Design grad show drew an audience of hundreds to the Westin Bayshore on November 26. 43 new designers showed their 3-piece collections, which made their way down an incredibly long t-shaped runway that sliced through the length of the grand ballroom. Student portfolios were available for viewing in the lobby prior to the show, where designs truly ranged from simple classics to stunning, imaginative works of art.
Overall, the construction skill of the entire grad class was evident, and it was inspiring to see some of these young designers – such as Annika Forde, Kathy Dawson and Rachel Parker – using hemp, soy, organic cotton and recycled materials to construct eco-friendly pieces.
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Infamous Magazine and I are the featured Fashion High members this month!
Fashion High is a collective of BC fashion industry professionals and strives to promote local, sustainable design. There are tons of great designers involved so be sure to check out the FH site and explore the homegrown talent.
Published by Terri on December 13, 2007
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