What went down at eco fashion week season 6

Vancouver Eco Fashion Week took off last week with amazing shows and after parties which made you want to attend to everything.

I was able to go to a couple of the EFW shows and was excited to see the amazing designs. All of the clothing and accessories had an eco-friendly spin to them which made them all that more fascinating because everything looked so chic. Overall, the event had great energy and a great atmosphere which prompted every fashionista in the city to attend. I enjoyed EFW's Season 6 and I look forward to the next one.

All photos taken by Marie Del Cid.

Bhana Design Co.

 Bhana Design Co. showcased dark makeup and slick back hairstyles giving an empowering look.

Bhana Design Co.

Couture Therapy was probably my favourite collection because of the feminine and lace looks. They showcased lace with long skirts and dresses giving an ultra chic quality to the designs.

Couture Therapy

I love lace because it instantly gives off a feminine yet sexy look.

Couture Therapy

War Paint did a fantastic job incorporating studs, military print and skulls, giving the designs a tough and edgy look.

War Paint

War Paint

War Paint

 Hey Jude was another one of my favourites because of the sheer tops, bottoms and dresses. They incorporated a lot of leather looks which was very sexy. All of their garments had an effortless and high-fashion appeal.

Hey Jude

Hey Jude's designers are Lauren Clark and Lyndsey Chow. They upcycle and thrift their garments giving a vintage and cool look.

Hey Jude

Mixing print and fabrics gives a cool street fashion vibe.

Hey Jude

Hey Jude

My Sister's Closet definitely knows how to upcycle their outifts to make them look contemporary and fresh. Their looks were really youthful and fun.

My Sister's Closet

My Sister's Closet has a special connection with East Vancouver because it was formed by the Battered Women's Support Services from East Vancouver.  

My Sister's Closet

My Sister's Closet

The next set was from Collectif Ethik-BGC featuring Mama Rawa, Awaj Warmi, Aywira, and World Hippie Originals. They all had beautiful outfits and jewellery using natural dyes and wool. 

Collectif Ethik-BGC

Collectif Ethik-BGC

Collectif Ethik-BGC

Collectif Ethik-BGC

Collectif Ethik-BGC

 Qispy Kay and Isla Found joined up to showcase their designs. 

Qispy Kay and Isla Found

Qispy Kay and Isla Found

 Peruvian designer Sandra Jazmin Higueras is the designer behind Qispy Kay Beachwear. Isla Found is a collaboration between three women with the inspiration to design beautiful accessories.    

 

And finally, here I am posing in front of the media wall on day 3 of EFW.

Photo: Jeff Wong | Brenda Bezell

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ShadyCat

Vancouver eco fashion week is coming!

Only a few weeks away until Vancouver's Eco Fashion Week (EFW) will be taking place on April 21-24 at Robson Square in downtown Vancouver. 

Photo credit: EFW website

This will be the sixth season for Myriam Laroche and her team to be launching another great eco- fashion week. The team is excited and preparing its final touches before they launch the show. This event has become an important one because it helps encourage a better green lifestyle for the city of Vancouver and internationally.

EFW's mission is to present the industry with sustainable fashion concepts and help ensure consumer values, intentions and actions. More than two thousand global VIP guests, buyers, designers, stylists and others involved within the fashion industry will be attending EFW. There will be speaker seminars, industry panels, showrooms and the runway shows.

"We want to provoke and propel the desire for people to change and become conscious of the environment through as simple as fashion. This will help ensure solutions for a better ecology and society," said EFW's production manager Carly Bradley. "Collaborating with designers and organizations allow us to give people the chance to ask questions about how and where our clothes and things get made."

Carly Bradley enjoying her coffee at Gene Cafe. Photo credit: Marie Del Cid

 The fabulous Carly Bradley is  originally from Alberta and moved to Vancouver about five years ago. She graduated from the Art Institute in fashion marketing and has always had a passion for fashion. She said she loves fashion because clothing is an art form.  

"It's important for people to be aware of sustainable fashion because it's the easiest way to help the environment. We want to help keep this beautiful planet running for future generations," said Bradley. 

Bradley helps with the production and booking for organizations and companies, as well as assist with the showroom, she basically makes sure that EFW will be running smoothly.

"Awareness for sustainable fashion is needed because this is an environmentally damaging industry," said Bradley. She also said that all of the EFW events that will be taking place are all worth to check out.

 You can visit EFW's website for more information on how to get involved such as volunteer opportunities or any other inquiries. Tickets for the show are now being sold so be sure to purchase your tickets.

There is also a great article on EFW on the Toronto Sun's website.
Be sure to follow EFW's twitter and to like their Facebook page.

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ShadyCat