Last week marked a week that I would never forget. Thanks to State Public Relations I have had the opportunity to learn life long lessons as well as skills that I will be able to use to further my career. At the peak of NY Fashion Week, I was given the pleasure of working with Ryan Urcia and The GreenShows.
The GreenShows--A first for New York Fashion Week, The GreenShows Eco-Fashion Week is the only premiere fashion event exclusively committed to eco-friendly, ethically sound, fair-trade fashion in New York City. This two-day event will feature a selection of eco-conscious fashion designers who have been given the opportunity, support and resources to show their Spring/Summer 2010 collection under one roof.
The GreenShows was held at The King of Greene St in Soho, and my GOSH was it rewarding. Within the two day event, I was able to meet some of the nicest, down-to-earth, dedicated designers, photographers, models, djs , producers, volunteers (Tara Segree, youre my main biiitch!) and publicists (State PR of COURSE!). I worked closely with Brooklyn designer, Tara St. James on her 4 Square Project for her line STUDY, and DUDE, she was AMAZING (Tara-- Thank you for being so great and patient!) and a well-known UK designer Isobel Davies and her line Izzy Lane.
The shows consisted of other designers such as Bodkin, House of Organics, Bahar Shahpar, Mr. Larkin (ABSOLUTELY LOVED!) and Lara Miller. Celebrity guests included Russell Simmons, Summer Rayne Oaks, Kate Dillon, Fonzworth Bentley, and last but not least...the call girl turned model, Ashley Dupre!
The volunteers were were given organic shirts that were painted with organic paint as well as eco-friendly recycled sneakers called Simple Shoes that are made out of recycled plastic, old car tires and organic cotton (Cool huh!?). The clothes were obviously genius, and I am literally itching until Spring comes around so I can finally purchase all of the collections. I literally want it ALL!
A special thank you to Lara Miller for her shout out to State PR and I on her blog, it makes me feel good that even as an intern, my hard work is recognized!
Here are all the collections featured on TreeHugger, take a peak and see how the fashion industry has GONE GREEN!
STUDY by Tara St. James
Bahar Shahpar
Bodkin
Lara Miller
House of Organics
Mr. Larkin
Izzy Lane by Isobel Davies
Great fashion, for a great cause. I LOVE IT! Spring get here soon pleaseeeee!
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