Green fashion: New clothes made from old
Looking to green your wardrobe? Clothing made from sustainable fabrics is readily available whether you're shopping for bargains or luxury items. You might also want to consider choosing vintage when possible. It's the greenest way to go because it keeps usable clothing out of the landfill and conserves resources.
Another option is to seek out new pieces made from old clothing. A growing number of designers are selling creative re-purposed clothing. Here's a sampling of what's available.
- Urban Outfitters offers an affordably-priced Urban Renewal line created from vintage fabrics.
- e ko logic makes fashionable sweaters, dresses, hats, and more from recycled post-consumer clothes.
- Super Lucky Cat uses cast off clothing to make unique garments.
- Jack & Marjorie crafts chic bags out of recycled military surplus materials such as tents, wool blankets, parachutes, rifle sling straps, and more.
- Deborah Lindquist is a high-end designer who uses vintage cashmere, lace, and kimonos to make an eclectic collection of women's fashion, wedding dresses, and dog sweaters.
You can also reincarnate some of your own clothing. Take it to a tailor you trust to update items that are in good condition.
Consider attending a Swap-O-Rama-Rama event if you're crafty, have some spare time, and want to unload some of the clutter in your closet. It's a communitywide clothing swap where you bring old clothes you no longer want and trade them in for someone else's castaways.
Once you gather stuff you like, you can take DIY workshops where local artists offer ideas on how to transform your newfound stuff into unique items that reflect your style. Professional designers are also available to help as you move from station to station. There are silk screen stations with designs that you can transfer to your new duds as well as iron-on stations with access to Photoshop so you can design a decal and iron it right on. There's also access to sewing machines and everything you need to sew, embroider, knit, bead, and fix your newfound clothing.
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