By Stancie Wilson •
September 30, 2008
Top celeb NY makeup artist, Rose-Marie Swift works in the fashion industry on photo shoots for VOGUE, W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar and most recently at LaCoste RTW Spring ‘09 Fashion Show where she used her own, absolutely brand new line of organic cosmetics. She knows beauty and the dangers of toxic beauty products and how they can greatly effect health. After years of exposure to conventional products, her health began to drastically decline. She started to lose her hair and memory and begun having panic attacks. After having lab tests done she was asked “Do you work in the cosmetics industry?” She had toxic levels of heavy metals, lead, cadmium, aluminum, barium and mercury; along with high levels of pesticides and other chemicals. The lab technician said “I can’t believe you’re even walking around!”
By Lucille Chi •
September 3, 2008
The Ethical Fashion Forum
“Is a network of designers, businesses and organizations focusing upon social and environmental sustainability in the fashion industry. The EFF aims to reduce poverty and create sustainable livelihoods by supporting, promoting and facilitating innovative values led business practices within the garment industry.”
In my opinion, EFF and ISO 14000 would be a match made in heaven. Currently, the EFF approach is:
1. INCLUSIVE: “The EFF provides a platform for shared practices, pooling resources, communication and links across the industry.” It is open to designers, retailers, buyers, fair trade producers, manufacturers, NGO’s, fashion teachers and students, as well as anyone interested.
By Lucille Chi •
August 8, 2008
Check out the new Eco Fashion World site. EFW knows, “just like the first industrial revolution started in the fashion industry, so will the second that leads us to sustainability.” —Cradle to Cradle, Michael Braungart and William McDonough. EFW realizes that we are all linked, from “New York to New Delhi, Paris to Pakistan, Brazil to Bangladesh, Vancouver to Vietnam, by the very strings of our garments.”
The Eco Fashion World glossary is an exemplary resource! Take a look. The site is filled with inspiring green styles, expert advice and brilliant budding blogs.“Get the scoop on sustainable style, browse our unique and quickly expanding eco fashion guide and get inspired by the true visionaries in our magazine.” Shown here on the cover is a Lelia Hafzi gown design.
