There is a girl, who frankly I can't stand. She wears this whistle, and the whistle has a meaning. The meaning of fighting for peace, of fighting for a cause, of banding together and bringing awareness to others. Falling Whistles. Moving to tears, do your research. Over 6 million dead in this war. I don't respect the girl that shared this information, but I am thankful I listened. I know there is no one following this blog yet, but just in cast there ever is.....this is Important.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
18 Quesrions for the sustainable designer?
Sustainability in fashion...not just for vegans and the arts and crafts enthusiast...
18 questions for those interested in the green movement found at http://www.ecouterre.com. It's time to really think about going green beyond the cute grocery bag...
1. How can you use intelligent design to reduce the social and environmental impact of a product’s lifecycle?
2. Do you consider the environmental effects of the colors and prints you choose for your collection?
3. Can you create a longer-lasting and better-functioning product, thereby reducing the need to replace it?
4. How much water does it take to produce your fabrics?5. Are you aware of the sustainable alternatives to the raw materials you are currently using?
6. When selecting your fabric range, do you think about the end-of-life stage, such as the implications of disposal?
7. How well do you know your supply chain?
8. What are the social costs of your production process?
9. Have you ever considered using recycled pre-consumer/post-consumer waste in your collection?
10. Are you able to reduce the amount of solid and hazardous waste in your packaging?11. Have you considered a local supply chain to decrease mileage in the production process?
12. Could you reduce the weight and volume of a product by using fewer or lighter materials to optimize transportation?
13. How durable are your products; is it possible to increase their longevity?
14. How can you encourage the customer to form an emotional attachment to your product, thereby discouraging disposal?
15. How does your product need to be cleaned and what impact will this have on the environment?
16. Can the product have a second life?
17. Could you offer an upgrading and/or a repair service to your customer?
18. Can you reduce the waste impact of disposing your product by making it recyclable or biodegradable?
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Steven Klein 1965-
Steven Klein is a popular photographer and videographer that has become known world wide for his edgy and scandalous images. He has been featured in several magazines such as French Vogue, W, and American Vogue. He has teamed with actors and actresses such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to create artistic videos; as well as artists such as Madonna and Lady Ga Ga to create music videos. He has been one of my favorite photographers for several years and I believe that the world and myself can expect to be shocked and amazed by his work for a very long time.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Raquel Allegra emerging designer
Raquel Allegra is a young innovative designer out of L.A. Her medium is re- purposed jail house t-shirts. She uses shredding, ripping and braiding techniques to transform her pieces and bring them to life. He designs have been worn by Heidie Klum, Penelope Cruz, and Nicole Richie.
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Marc Jacobs 1963-
"Happy, Happy Fashion. There is not much more to it than that".
Marc Jacobs is a young American fashion designer. He is the fashion designer for Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs and the fashion director for french fashion house Luiss Vouitton.
Miuccia Prada 1949-
"I am always researching on new ideas on beauty and femininity and the way it is perceived in contemporary culture"Miuccia Prada
Miuccia Prada is an Italian fashion designer that focuses on reinventing the feminine look. Her designs focus on bringing menswear into womenswear while giving them edgienss and sex appeal. The designer also has a P.h.D in political science
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