Ten Shirts I Love About You
I may be a bit behind the viral curve, as this video was released several months ago, but I keep coming back to it. In August, actress Julia Stiles presented her new ecofriendly line on “Green Mind.” The cutting edge fashion features a newspaper suit, a pants/shirt combo and a shirt made out of ten. This is one of the most brilliant spoofs (or is it? lol ) I have seen in quite awhile. Part of it has to do with the way that Stiles, the host, and models “sell it.” They are dead serious here.
Ecofriendly fashion is very popular these days. Sometimes it works with recycling existing clothing, and sometimes the focus is on the materials. For myself, I am all for using cotton that has been grown without chemicals and finding new ways to use and process fabric. This may include industrial recycled elements in accessories and soles. What I hesitate about is recycled fashion. Instead of using clothing that can no longer exist in its current form because of damage, there are individuals who tear apart suits from the 40s, and for the ladies, ballgowns. Some of these items can be scarce, depending on the quality and maker, and it would make any vintage collector cry to see. What is your opinion? It seems that eco fashion is so revered that no one can make fun of it…until now.
You can purchase Julia’s Styles at http://juliastilesstyles.com/The_Outfits.html. It appears that they are sold out, but you are asked to donate to the Lunchbox Fund, a great organization that provides school lunches to impoverished children. It may be their only meal of the day. Consider skipping the Starbucks and donating your $3-7 to buy a great kid lunch.
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