Robin’s Winter/Spring 2013 Picks!

We can always count on our Managing Editor and Creative Director Robin Fisher to bring us a collection of fresh eco fashion finds in each issue, and her Winter/Spring 2013 picks are no exception! If you’re newly engaged or planning your look for next month’s rehearsal dinner, you’ll find something on Robin’s hot list to get you ready for the event. Step up your casual look with a pair of eco-friendly flats or a bold statement necklace made from natural materials. In a snap, you’re a fab bride-to-be!

Take a look at the rest of Robin’s Picks on Page 12 of the new issue!

Photo Credit

Julie Bee’s Shoes

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He Wears It Well!

From casual chic to ultra formal to anything in between, grooms have style options! Wedding wear can and should be a reflection of a green groom’s personal style. The key for wedding day attire is to be comfortable, fashionable and of course, eco- friendly!

A custom suit from a local tailor is a great way to keep the groom in eco-friendly style. European designer Rawganique offers suits options made from organic euro hemp, as does Conscious Couture, whose suits for grooms are made from hemp silk!

If your groom is a vintage kinda guy, British clothier Savvy Row specializes in men’s vintage couture.

Eco-friendly designers such as Solosso and Blank Label specialize in green groom’s style, offering custom shirts made from natural fabrics such as Egyptian cotton. They prove that bespoke doesn’t have to break the budget!

For a little bit of color and fun, add an upcycled bow tie from Xoelle found on Etsy!

Also, remember that tradition is not just for brides- grooms can use something borrowed too. A tie, pocket square or a newly-tailored suit jacket borrowed from a good friend or family member is such a special way to go green!

We adore borrowing too, so for inspiration for our green grooms, we thought we’d borrow some pics of some stylish green grooms from past issues…

Photo Credits

Kelly + Don from the Winter 2011 Issue (photo by Kristi Odom)

Laura + Jeff from the Fall 2010 Issue (photo by Embrace Life)

Nicole + Jeremy from the Winter 2011 Issue (photo by Drew Bittel)

Laura+ Ken from the Fall 2010 Issue (photo by Heather Forsythe)

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Top Designers Green the Runway…

Photo: Chloe Crespi

Next week marks the start of the Fall/Winter 2011 New York Fashion Week. Many of us can’t wait to see the new looks from our favorite designers flood the runway. One of the first concerns that many of our readers have about going green is how their new green lifestyle will impact their personal style. The truth is, there simply are not enough green products in the market yet to meet the fashion needs of all consumers.

Over the past few years, more and more eco-friendly apparel has started to enter the market. I believe the days of designers satisfying consumers with one product line are over. Consumers are starting to request more and more eco-friendly products in all aspects of their lives, especially fashion. It’s no secret to anyone that one of the top concerns of our time is the sustainability of our planet.

On March 29, 2011 at the Rockefeller Center in New York City, Christie’s and Runway to Green are hosting Christie’s Bid to Save the Earth. The event and auction will benefit multiple environmental groups whose mission is to save our earth. The beauty of this event rests in the largest commitment ever from luxury designers to investigate and implement sustainable manufacturing practices into their operations. Designers will work directly with the Clean by Design program, which is run by the NRDC*. All the designers will design an eco-friendly item for the event that will be sold in select stores. Some items will also be sold exclusively on Net-A-Porter.com.

Check out the participating designers:

Gucci, Balenciaga, Prada, Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent, Marc Jacobs, Manolo Blahnik, Oscar de la Renta, Stella McCartney, Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Derek Lam, Marchesa, Marni, Michael Kors, Rachel Roy, Rag & Bone, Thakoon, Osklen, Pringle of Scotland, Timex80 and Tommy Hilfiger.

*The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 1.3 million members and online activists. Since 1970, the NRDC’s lawyers, scientists, and other environmental specialists have been working to protect the world’s natural resources, public health, and the environment. NRDC has offices in New York City; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles; San Francisco; Chicago; Livingston; Montana; and Beijing.

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