Designers + Agents The Green Room: Recap on Eco-Designers

Last week, I stopped by an awesome event called the Green Room, which was part of the Designers + Agents showroom. I got to chat with eco-friendly designers such as Carrie Parry (whom we love here at GHoF), and many more. Here are some of my favs from the event (click to enlarge all photos):

CARRIE PARRY, obviously:

She looked adorable in her own designs. See that blazer she’s wearing below? The lapel is removable! Cool, I know, and there were other pieces with (un)attachable parts too.

Not only did Carrie and I have a discussion about eco-fashion, its growing popularity, fast fashion, etc., but also I got a further peep at her fall collection, which GHoF previewed at her Bloomingdales trunk show.

Carrie Parry’s line support the Panchachuli Women Weavers (Indian Himalayas) and artisan weavers of Eastern India, whom hand make the fabrics, and all of the chic attire–which truly is very fashionable, in addition to being eco-friendly—really perpetuates the idea of “slow fashion.” The items are made with care and quality materials, and with features like removable lapels you’ve got utter versatility (read: a long and active life in your wardrobe).

And, as if we haven’t sung her praises enough already, it’s really refreshing to meet a designer that deeply cares about being eco-friendly in every aspect of her clothing, but also the myriad less fortunate women who labor over them, to make the incredible fabrics.

For more information about Carrie Parry’s commitment to eco-fashion and high quality photos of her line, check out her website, carrieparry.com.

Tailfeather Designs

I was also fortunate enough to catch designer Liat Cohen and chat with her briefly about her jewelry. Liat combines ethically sourced feathers (feathers that birds naturally shed), gems sourced from sustainable outlets, minerals and crystals to create really stunning baubles that kinda make you want to go run on a beach and tap into your inner-hippie.

Love the spiritual vibe! Sometimes, what with being in the busy city and all, a little bit of jewelry like this can calm me and center my chi (or something like that).

Get more info on Liat’s jewelry on her website, tailfeatherdesigns.com.

I. Ronni Kappos

Okay, so let’s talk unique, vibrant jewelry for a sec. I. Ronni Kappos designs jewelry with an eye for color and craftsmanship. I was super excited to see her work and to learn that all of the beads are from her massive vintage collection. I think the work can speak for itself so here are a few shots I took.

To see better photos, though I know you’re stunned by my lovely iPhone handiwork, check out her website at irkjewelry.com.

Ajna

I strolled down the Green Room to settle on the Ajna line, created by Beryl Mann, and I was so inclined to touch and feel the clothing on the rack. It was so soft! In my day as a traveler (read: annual family road trip vacations), I spent some time on an Alpaca farm (read: day trip) where I learned that next to cashmere, those adorable llama-esque creatures create the softest fabric out there. One really amazing sweater, along with various others from Ajna, are made from 100% natural Peruvian Alpaca sourced ethically and according to fair trade guidelines. I’m not kidding, this sweater I speak of is gorgeous.

All the clothing made in the Ajna line really embodies simplicity and minimalism, not to mention everything is certified organic, sustainable and made from indigenous textile artisans whenever possible. To read more about the line check out the website, ajnacollection.com.

Edith A. Miller

Though this line isn’t totally eco-friendly, it is produced locally in one of the last American knitting mills, which based on my conversation with Nancy, the co-designer of the line, is amazingly beautiful with tons of history. I’m obsessed with stripes for some reason – I literally gravitate toward this nautical design, no idea why – so my eyes were drawn to Edith A. Miller’s many-a-stripe. Check out their goods on the Maryam Nassir Zadeh boutique website.

There were so many more green designs at the Green Room and I’m so glad I attended. Which designs are your favorites?

EXOHEXOHEXOH,

Zanna

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