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May 8th 2008

Stella McCartney Really, Really Wants To Design Scarlett Johansson’s Wedding Dress

Filed under: fashion — michael @ 10:11 am

Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are finally getting hitched. The pair announced their engagement this past week and sites lit up all around the web with the news. We all know Scarlett’s a pretty eco-friendly gal - so we were waiting for some “green wedding” details to start emerging. Fashion designer Stella McCartney, however, isn’t waiting for the Johansson/Reynolds camp to make up their minds and has announced she’s creating the dress.

Okay, she’s less insisting and more joking — but Stella is anxious to potentially be the designer of something fabulous (and green) for the actress. “I’m definitely doing her wedding dress,” she told PEOPLE Magazine. “She just doesn’t know it yet.” When pressed further over what type of gown she might design, Stella joked “You know, some kind of dodgy, black thing. Latex! Latex for Scarlett!”

Speaking for all the guys out there, a latex wedding dress for Scarlett sounds wonderful. Stella, in our minds, you’ve got the job!

PEOPLE via Green Daily

May 7th 2008

The Green Quote: Laura Bailey On Stella McCartney Fashion Line

Filed under: fashion, green and famous, thegreenpicture — parrish @ 10:08 am

“I love Stella McCartney’s braided t-bar sandals. As a vegetarian I love that they’re leather-free. Style-wise, I think they’re glam but low-key and beachy enough to wear every day on holiday.”

-Model Laura Bailey discussing fashion on telegraph.co.uk.

April 28th 2008

Stella McCartney’s Organic Lingerie Is Dreamy

Filed under: fashion — michael @ 12:30 pm

You may have the eco-friendly shirt, recycled jeans, and bamboo socks — but what about your undergarments?

Proving that green isn’t just something to wear on the outside, Stella McCartney is releasing a new lingerie collection that features one of 13 sets made entirely of organic cotton. From the article,

“The Daisy Dreaming set, as the organic lingerie is called, has a hand-stitched effect, silk trim and includes both triangle and under-wire bras. Bottoms are available in bikini, boy-leg or thong, so there are plenty of combination options. The other sets are made from materials like chiffons and silks.”

We’re rather surprised that Stella chose not to go completely organic with the other designs as well — but we figure it’s only a matter of time; especially for a fashionista that has redefined sustainable and ethical luxury clothing.

Stella McCartney’s lingerie section is available at Harvey Nichols, Liberty and Selfridges at around £75 for a soft-cup bra and £40-£60 for briefs. Visit her official website for buying options Stateside.

Smartplanet via Green Daily

April 8th 2008

Stella McCartney Extends Swank Eco Collection Across The Pond

Filed under: green and famous — michael @ 9:56 am

While shopping for a $1,600 Stella McCartney dress might not be high on the list of priorities, we do love us some news on this groundbreaking green fashion designer’s latest plans.

The UK Elle magazine is beating the drum that McCartney is bringing her exclusive all organic collection to Great Britain sometime in June. From the article,

“It will debut at Harvey Nichols and her flagship store on London’s Bruton Street in June. It’s will be a 20-piece collection made up of loose tunics, slouchy suits, knits and versatile coats - all exuding Stella’s signature, laid-back look, in her favorite color palette of muted tones, taupe, blush pink, grey and stone.

‘Eco-friendly fashion is something I’ve always felt strongly about. You have to create a demand so the client base will grow,’ Stella says. Though she has not compromised on the luxury element of her designs to achieve the eco-collection. “You should treat the design process and luxury quality element of the product in exactly the same way. You shouldn’t have to sacrifice your style.’”

Some great green things worth mentioning: Stella uses wind energy (from the grid) to power her studio and e-commerce site. She also has an option with her online store where you can decide to ship your order carbon neutral. Groovy. Check out more Stella here.

February 25th 2008

Portman Created Vegan Shoe Line Because Target Just Wasn’t Cutting It

Filed under: animals, fashion — michael @ 11:58 am

The Times has a great interview with Natalie Portman; incidentally conducted while shopping for ingredients for vegan cupcakes at a Whole Foods. Anyways, as expected, Portman goes into the ‘why’s behind her new shoe line and the inspiration for the idea. Here’s a highlight:

“Basically, I did it out of a lack of choice. Stella McCartney does great shoes, but they’re expensive and very fashiony. I wanted a mary-jane shoe without leather. I’ve been getting stuff from Target, which is de facto vegan because it’s so cheap. But I did need some shoes that weren’t made of canvas or plastic.”

While we wouldn’t call $250 shoes an inexpensive option, I guess compared to Stella McCartney’s prices they’re a steal. I also found it interesting that all profits from the shoes will go towards the Nature Conservancy. Nice touch.

Oddly, the author says Portman is wearing a “jade cashmere sweater” during the interview. She may be mistaken, but we’re pretty sure cashmere goats might object to a vegan wearing their coats.

via The Times

February 1st 2008

FutureFashion Launches Fashion Week In Sustainable Style

Filed under: events: nyc, fashion — michael @ 10:49 am

Last night at the Gotham Hall in Manhattan, a swarm of forward-thinking fashionistas witnessed the latest in sustainable fashion and eco-conscious designs. The event was the annual Earth Pledge FutureFashion show, which “invites top American and European designers to create fashions using natural and sustainable materials.” Designers included Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Yves Saint Laurent, Stella McCartney, Versace and Bottega Venetta to name a few. 28 in total hit the catwalk.

Drop any ideas that this was a fringe event — early verdicts from around the fashion globe called the designs presented as gorgeous and ‘to die for’. If there’s one thing eco-friendly collections are proving, it’s that sexy and stunning can come from materials that are also earth-friendly. Said Barneys’ New York fashion director Julie Gilhart,

“It’s just the way it should be. It should be more luxurious. It’s more luxurious to really think about where your fabric comes from, about the impact of it on the environment, and about fair trade and labour issues. All of that is super important!”

And another great quote from Calvin Klein’s Francisco Costa,

“The awareness is always there, but with things like this show, I feel like we’ll be doing that more. The customer has to be educated, especially if it’s global. But I think everybody will catch on - and who doesn’t want to be a part of it? You can make an amazing, beautifully tailored piece that looks super expensive. And it’s great for the textile industry also, because they’re natural fibers so it’s better for the health of the farmers. So it’s just very positive - and it really makes a huge difference!”

Materials on display included hemp, bio-silk, organic cotton, bamboo — and even some corn. Designer Giambattista Valli specifically asked for Ingeo — a company that creates biodegradable synthetic fabric from fermented corn. While we may not see any of these styles on clothing racks anytime soon, we’re positive that a trickle-down effect in the textile industry is coming. Said designer Rogan Gregory, “People understand that this is the way of the future. And why not? That’s my point: Why wouldn’t you do this?”

via Vogue

January 31st 2008

The HSUS Joins Charlotte Ronson and Keeps The Cat Off The Catwalk

Filed under: animals, campaigns, events, events: nyc, fashion, green and famous — parrish @ 3:21 pm

Good news, baby Ecos (that’s you)! The Humane Society Of The United States is teaming up with celebrity designer, Charlotte Ronson, on a fur-free mission during the 2008 New York Fashion Week. 

In the past, Ronson has designed for celebrities like Lindsey Lohan, Kate Moss, Jessica Simpson and Gwen Stefani, but until recently she was rather indifferent on the whole fur issue. Then, last November, Ronson attended The HSUS’  “Cool vs. Cruel” awards ceremony and quickly joined the ranks of such renowned designers as Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Stella McCartney and Tommy Hilfiger by saying “Hell frigin NO!!” to “fashionable” fur!

Ronson takes the cruelty-free lifestyle a step further by giving out HSUS fur-free buttons in her downtown NYC store. Plus, during fashion week, she will be attaching red heart-shaped “No Fur” buttons to each of her faux fur jackets.  So PETA members, listen up: if you see someone walking down the street in a fur coat, do not-I repeat-DO NOT spray paint, pee on, or light it on fire until you’ve checked for the red heart-shaped fur-free button. Got it?

If I’ve tickled your fancy with all this faux fur banter, then you should totally check out her show on Monday, February 4th, at 3:00 pm at the Altman Building (135 West 18th St.) right here in NYC!!  Oh yeah, and tell them Ecorazzi sent you!

January 7th 2008

Designers Go Green for New York Fashion Week

Filed under: events, events: nyc, fashion, red carpet — kelli @ 6:07 pm

When New York Fashion Week kicks off at the end of January, designers will be showcasing their new green designs- but that doesn’t mean lima-bean green will be the new black.

Some of the world’s hottest names in fashion- including Marc Jacobs, Versace, Jil Sander, and Narciso Rodriguez will join no-stranger-to-the eco-scene designer Stella McCartney to participate in Earth Pledge’s FutureFashion runway show, which will feature their one-of-a-kind designs made from recyclable, sustainable, and earth-friendly materials.

This isn’t the first year for the show, which promotes renewable materials and production methods, and eco-fashion no longer means you DIY a re-purposed burlap sack into a clever (but still unfortunately hideous-looking) dress. An ever-increasing awareness of environmental issues has definitely taken root, and socially and environmentally-conscious purchasing options can now be found at all your favorite shopping locales, from your favorite ridiculously cute but shockingly overpriced neighborhood boutique store to all the major department stores.

If you’ve got champagne tastes, but are forced to live on a beer budget, don’t feel too sorry for yourself. You can check out some of the designs featured on the runway in Barney’s Madison Avenue store window displays starting February 1st. Then you can sulk that while your burlap sack dress is eco-friendly, the one-of-a-kind garments featured in the show are pure eco-fashion.

November 30th 2007

Stella McCartney Nabs Designer Of The Year Award

Upsets Anya Hindmarch for the win!

Filed under: fashion, honors — michael @ 3:00 pm

Before we began highlighting the myriad of green fashion trends and brands featured on ‘razzi, there was Stella McCartney. Amidst an industry famous for its use of animal skins and furs, she stood tall as an example of sustainable clothing design — ahead of her time, like most green forays, until a sweeping interest and focus on “healthy fashion” suddenly came in vogue this past year. On Tuesday night at the British Fashion Awards, Ms. McCartney was named the 2007 Designer of the Year in recognition of her achievements. We could not be prouder.

Of course, that’s not to say that McCartney stood alone in the green fashion scene this year. How could any of us forget the chaos created by Anya Hindmarch and her “I’m Not A Plastic Bag” tote that took the world by storm? For her part, Hindmarch was recognized with the Designer Brand award.

It’s obvious that sustainable fashion has found an audience; but it will remain niche at best until the big players follow the leads of designers like McCartney in modifying their practices. 2007 was an incredible year for moving the industry in the right direction and we can only hope that 2008 will cover even greater distances. Congrats Stella!

[Ed Note: I think I received larger awards for 8th place in Little League! But kudos to BFA for not wasting resources on something grander!]