Though New York Fashion Week is history, there is still much to talk about.  Take for instance the buzz surrounding The Green Shows that featured sustainable and recycled clothing lines. 

The Green Shows, sponsored by natural beauty line Weleda, opened this year with a Gary Harvey showcase.  Harvey’s recycled couture line feature gowns made of newspapers, laundry bags and re-worked baseball gear.

Harvey, who previously served as creative director for Dcokers Europe and Levi Strauss says, “Too many garments end up in landfill sites. They are deemed aesthetically redundant and get discarded at the end of the season when there are often years of wear left.”

While a newsprint dress may not be your style, encouraging sustainability in an industry that generates massive amounts of waste simply by its ever-changing nature is essential.  

For more information on eco-friendly designers and Green Shows, visit thedailygreen.com.

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