http://econewsnetwork.org/2010/02/%e2%80%9ceco-fashion-week%e2%80%9d-highlights-socially-responsible-fashion/ Sustainable Living, Green News, Green Products, Eco Friendly Lifestyle Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:30:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://econewsnetwork.org/2010/02/%e2%80%9ceco-fashion-week%e2%80%9d-highlights-socially-responsible-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-483 Emily Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:14:36 +0000 http://econewsnetwork.org/?p=375#comment-483 What an amazing event in NY! I am thrilled to see so many young designers embracing sustainable fabrics and design elements. Not sure about leather as even recycled leather can contain substances that are known petrochemicals and carcinogens. Its a tricky subject. Still fabulous to see this kind of event taking place! What an amazing event in NY! I am thrilled to see so many young designers embracing sustainable fabrics and design elements. Not sure about leather as even recycled leather can contain substances that are known petrochemicals and carcinogens. Its a tricky subject.
Still fabulous to see this kind of event taking place!

]]> http://econewsnetwork.org/2010/02/%e2%80%9ceco-fashion-week%e2%80%9d-highlights-socially-responsible-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-137 Gina Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:48:18 +0000 http://econewsnetwork.org/?p=375#comment-137 I attended this show and was impressed with the creativity and enthusiasm these young designers showed! Great job. Though I have to agree with Beth above, that leather is really not a sustainable material...although it's certainly better to re-use old than buy new. I attended this show and was impressed with the creativity and enthusiasm these young designers showed! Great job.
Though I have to agree with Beth above, that leather is really not a sustainable material…although it’s certainly better to re-use old than buy new.

]]> http://econewsnetwork.org/2010/02/%e2%80%9ceco-fashion-week%e2%80%9d-highlights-socially-responsible-fashion/comment-page-1/#comment-130 Beth Doane Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:21:58 +0000 http://econewsnetwork.org/?p=375#comment-130 What an amazing event in NY! I am thrilled to see so many young designers embracing sustainable fabrics and design elements. Not sure about leather as even recycled leather can contain substances that are known petrochemicals and carcinogens. Its a tricky subject. Still fabulous to see this kind of event taking place! What an amazing event in NY! I am thrilled to see so many young designers embracing sustainable fabrics and design elements. Not sure about leather as even recycled leather can contain substances that are known petrochemicals and carcinogens. Its a tricky subject.
Still fabulous to see this kind of event taking place!

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