Shopping locally for food is relatively easy in New York City, but getting clothing and other goods made here can be more of a challenge.
As if it were Lego for the modern woman, fashion designers are creating more with less and spurring sustainability as a result.
The clothing seemed to shout, FOOD, YOU’RE HERE TO STAY!
“If fashion design, which tends to be edgy and kind of out-there, is going to meet with the eco-friendly and socially conscious movement, someone has to offer a platform that gets fashion people excited,”
The party-ready items are made from unused jacquard, silk velvet and sequins that might otherwise end up in the landfill.
Shreddies, an underwear company out of the UK wants to eliminate the shame and stink of human flatulence.
In the name of “high fashion,” the sandwich chain had designers come up with eclectic looks featuring only items found in Subway stores. Napkins, sandwich bags, salad bowls and other “items” (like trash you find on the floor ) were transformed into couture creations.
For their new denim line, brown beer bottles, green soda bottles, clear water bottles, and black food trays are collected from municipal recycling programs across the country
