Fashionably Fair Runway Recap: New England Culture Fest 2008
After spending the day at the fun-filled and action-packed NE Culture Fest, we here at Jute and Jackfruit pulled together a slide show of clips from the Fashionably Fair Runway Show.
Thanks to Indigenous, fair trade and organic clothing company (and featured brand for Jute & Jackfruit), we were able to participate in the event. Indigenous kindly donated several outfits of organic cotton and wool knits to the show. Thank you Indigenous!
A special thanks to Jonano as well, for donating an outfit without much notice. We were very happy to showcase both designers to the Boston market, along with Nahui Ollin designer handbags (made out of recycled candy wrappers) and Anna Built recycled earrings.
Importantly, all clothing donated to the show is now going to be auctioned off on the Second-World website. Proceeds go toward the many initiatives that are under way at this exciting non-profit organization. From supporting training and arts programs in Nepal, to self-help groups aming Tsunami affected victims, and a strong cultural preservation project in Peru, they are engaged in a lot of dedicated work in the realm of fair trade. See their website for more details.
As for the Fashion Show, Boston-based Samba Tremeterra (an 8+ member band) set a lively tone for the runway by playing a range of upbeat, percussion-intensive pieces. Unlike the runway shows in NY this week, the fashionably fair event was anything but sterile nor conventional.
The looks ranged from Nomad Hemp Wear to Indigenous (partnering with Jute and Jackfruit), to Princess Cornflower and Ecoskin– all bringing a fresh new, modern look to the fair trade and organic segments.
Take a look:
Fashionably Fair Runway Show 2008 (Flickr Slideshow)
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More on Indigenous: A pioneer in the organic and socially conscious segment, Indigenous supports local women’s weaving groups in Latin America, and together create beautiful, organic sweaters and knits. Indigenous is also a longstanding member of the Fair Trade Federation and has been producing stylish, organic and fair trade clothing for more than a decade. Check out Indigenous featured in the show.
Jonano is known for innovative fabrics and design: simple, yet, sophisticated styles using their luxurious ecoKashmere bamboo and organic cotton blends. Jonano is also Fair Trade.
For more on the NE Culture Fest, stay tuned for our follow-one slide show with glittering samba dancers, hoola hoopera and fire dancers.
