Eco-Fashion September 15, 2008

Tierra Forte, Founder and Designer, Del Forte Denim
Caren Holzman, Director of Category Management, TransFair USA
Zem Joaquin, Director, Global Green Board; Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Ecofabulous; Contributing Editor, 7X7
Maggie Kim, Co-founder and Designer, oda
Joslin Van Arsdale, Owner, Eco Citizen
Lynda Grose, Assistant Professor of Fashion Design, California College of the Arts – Moderator

From Birkenstock’s to Couture

From Birkenstocks to Bloomingdales, environmentalism has been raising its profile in the fashion industry. This past decade has witnessed the birth of ‘eco-fashion’ – stylized clothing that uses environmentally sustainable materials and responsible production techniques. But is eco-fashion really as sensitive as it claims to be, or is this just another superficial fashion hype? What are the forces driving eco-fashion forward? Will consumers always have to balance fashion against sustainability and cost? And if so, what factors affect these decisions? Join us as a panel of industry experts –including fashion designers and boutique owners – discuss the eco-fashion movement, its attributes, and its future.

6:00 p.m., Check-In | 6:30 Program | 7:30 p.m., Reception and Party | Temple, 540 Howard St., San Francisco www.templesf.com | $15 for Members; $25 for Non-Members

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