That’s right folks, an Eco-Fashion runway fashion show strictly highlighting the latest trends in reused textiles and sustainable clothing. I know it’s not New York City, but come on, Vancouver is pretty cool. It was a three day event, that took place this past weekend, April 10th-12th, 2012 and  consisted of seminars, cocktail soirées, a fashion panel, and of course runway shows (can I hear a YAY).

Having worked at a retail department store for several years, I can not deny that I have a love for fashion, especially high-end couture. However, working there also gave me first hand experience in an industry focused on driving consumeristic mentalities. The industry functions off of selling people on the idea that they need to buy the latest style of shirt or newest brand of denim.  Now, after stepping out of the industry, I see how much I myself focused on just that: buying, buying, buying.

Once again, I don’t want to give you the impression that I think buying is bad, because it’s not (stimulating the economy is a good thing- especially the local economy). We just need to be more conscious of what we are buying and how much of it we are buying. So what about ethical fashion in the United States?

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