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USGBC Emerging Green Builders NY (EGBNY) presents a sustainable fashion show celebrating EARTH DAY NEW YORK.
On April 19th, 2007, EGBNY will present the “Project Earth Day” fashion show, an eco-friendly fashion event celebrating Earth Day. The runway show will feature a stunning display of the latest apparel and textile designs in organic or recycled fibers, and found materials by up and coming designers. The show is co-sponsored by Teknion, o2-NYC, and Green Drinks.
“Project Earth Day” is a showcase of hot, emerging designers on the green scene, the future of fashion. Ecoconscious men and women can preview clothing from upcoming collections, and learn more about the advances in eco-friendly fashion, no longer the domain of scratchy hemp and shapeless silhouettes.
EGBNY is part of the USGBC NY Chapter. The Chapter mission is to promote green building in the NYC area. “EGBNY members are young, creative professionals in the building, architecture and interior design fields,” said Molly Garretson, EGBNY member and the fashion show liaison. “We wanted to throw an event that would not only be fun, but would bring together similar creative, eco-conscious people in another yet related area of design.”
Teknion, an office systems and furniture company with a strong commitment to sustainability practices, will
host the event at their beautiful, new Chelsea showroom. “Teknion is actively pursuing sustainable development throughout the organization,” said Richard Calandrella, Teknion’s Regional Manager in the New York market. “We are thrilled to be involved in such an extraordinary event that celebrates Earth Day and all that both the fashion and interior design industries are doing to lighten our impact on the planet.”
The evenings other co-sponsors o2-NYC and Green Drinks NYC, are local affiliates of larger organizations dedicated to the environment. O2-NYC, a network of sustainable designers, is the New York City chapter of the o2 Global Net, an international eco-design association with active members worldwide. Green Drinks is a monthly networking party for anyone interested in environmental issues, held at a different bar each month. Currently 183 cities worldwide host Green Drink nights.
Not only a unique opportunity for talented fashion designers, the event has attracted the participation of some of the most creative makeup artists, hair stylists, graphic designers, stylists and runway models. The runway will be specially designed by an EGBNY member Amber Nelson and built from innovative architectural materials.
The night will feature a student competition, judged by a panel of industry leaders, with the winner awarded a cash prize of $1500 and a mentorship opportunity. In addition, several emerging fashion designers will put together small collections made from donated textiles.
Submissions are now being accepted for the student competition. For more info click here.
Emerging Designers who are interested in participating should email EGBNY at fashion@egbny.com.
For a printable copy of the Fashion Show Press Release, go to our Downloads Page.
For additional info or questions email fashion@egbny.com.
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