I went to a terrific event on Wednesday. DC's
Department of the Environment (DDOE), as part of their Earth Day
celebrations, produced a fashion
show at Union Station that highlighted sustainable fashion. There was a good crowd there:
DDOE Director of Community Outreach, Sharon Cooke, started off
with a rousing welcome and said they were going to let us all know that
vintage/thrifted clothing is earth-friendly, inexpensive and fabulous. The three women behind me, who had dropped in
on their lunch hour, answered "All right then!" signaling that they were ready to see the
proof.
The models were a mix of professionals, DDOE staff and
vendors' friends: men and women of all
ages, races, shapes and sizes walking with attitude and looking
great. (Scroll to the end for a
mini-fashion show.) The mood was joyous
as people cheered their friends and applauded the looks. There was a tremendous range of styles, and
the looks were beautifully put together top to bottom. They also suited the different models
wonderfully well.
Punctuating the four segments of the show were a large
number of statement pieces by Isagus who makes things out of gift wrap bows,
trash bags, stuffed animals, Barbie dolls, bunting and anything else that she decides
to intercept on its way to the landfill.
The vendors represented and some shots from their booths
follow. I'll profile many of them in
greater depth in the days ahead.
Necklace from Fia's Fabulous Finds
Hats from Treasury
Upcycled Carpet Purses and Tagua Nut Jewelry from Toro Mata
Top Shop Silver
Minidress from Martha's Outfitters
Wrap Blazer from Thorough Threads
Men's Accessories at Blue's Hard Goods
Also participating were Goodwill of Greater Washington, Spa Seven and Rock It Again.
So! What did Regana and our two Crystals think of the show?
"Fabulous!"
"I would definitely wear those clothes."
"I have already picked out a suit for my husband."
Congratulations to event organizer Robin Graham for a showcase
of DC sustainable fashion at its best.
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