Time for fall/winter fashions and when it comes to staying warm in freezing temperatures, the eco-minded public feels left in the cold by more than the weather. There aren’t many choices beyond synthetics. So what’s the solution? The answer lies in one’s moral perspective on what constitutes a sustainably made garment. Some find it strange when a petroleum-based synthetic is praised while natural materials like fur and wool are condemned.
Vogue

Designer Mariouche Turns Controversial Fur Green
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Submitted by ChicEco on Sun, 2008-08-31 05:46. | Tags: fashion | animal rights | fashion | recycled fur | sutainable garments | vintage | Vogue | warmth

Couture Designer Recycles Cashmere Into Art
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Koi has a thing for vintage cashmere and incorporates the recycled material into her collections.
Submitted by ChicEco on Sun, 2008-07-13 04:51. | Tags: design | fashion | cashmere | fashion designer | recycled | Vogue | wearable art