Canvas and mixed blends--all sustainable!

With eco friendly and sustainable fashion being the wave of the future, many designers are coming up with creative and fresh ways to incorporate recycled products in their lines.

The first line we will premiere is Earth Axxessories, a company out of Austin, Texas that designs fashionable and functionable handbags, beach bags and totes.  Their handbags are all completely made out of natural fibers such as jute, straw, canvas, silk, hemp and raffia.   Their designers also constantly experiment with  new designs, fabrics and products all of the time.   Not too mention, their bags are extremely and surprisingly affordable!

Adorable new clutches for Fall 2011 circa 1970s!

Local designer, silla, along with Bella Moda Model, Erica, and Bella Moda in silla…

at Greg Mike Art opening for “Popstars and Cokeheads” at Kai Lin Art Gallery

Designs by silla

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“On behalf of Lee McQueen’s family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that
Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home,” his office announced. “At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee’s family.

Lee’s family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this.”

Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman paid tribute to McQueen this afternoon: “Lee McQueen influenced a whole generation of designers. His brilliant imagination knew no bounds as he conjured up collection after collection of extraordinary designs. At one level he was a master of the fantastic, creating astounding fashion shows that mixed design, technology and performance and on another he was a modern day genius whose gothic aesthetic was adopted by women the world over. His death is the hugest loss to anyone who knew him and for very many who didn’t.”

Born in the East End in 1970, McQueen studied at Central Saint Martins and trained on Savile Row where he famously wrote messages in the linings of suits being made for HRH The Prince of Wales. Once the enfant terrible of British fashion, he graduated to being one of Britain’s most internationally successful and was named British Designer of the Year in 1996 when he was just 27, in 1997 (when he won it jointly with John Galliano), in 2001 and in 2003.

Close to his mother and father, a taxi driver, McQueen often paid tribute to them and admitted that the only reason he discarded his natural rebellion and accepted a CBE from the Queen in 2003 was to please them. He was devastated by the death of his mother earlier this month.

http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/

http://www.sundancechannel.com/fullfrontalfashion/blog/2010/02/new-york-fashion-week-catwalk-countdown-dirty-denim-here-we-come/

10. Christian Siriano
This 23-year-old won Project RunwaySeason Four. He’s got all kinds of celebrity clients, from Heidi Klum to Whoopi Goldberg, and he can go from high fashion to completely accessible—he’s currently designing for budget shoe company Payless.

9. Sweet P Vaughn
Though this Season Four Project Runway contestant didn’t make it to the finals, she’s our favorite PR designer. We love her edgy, feminine looks and her visual artist husband’s contributions to her designs. Fun fact: She used to be in an all-girl motorcycle club.

8. Vivienne Westwood
Tartan was quickly making a comeback, and who better to herald its coming than the Queen of Crazy British Ladies, Vivienne Westwood.

7. Stella McCartney
In the last decade, through her work as Creative Director of Chloé, partnering with Gucci, and costume designing for Madonna, the Beatle progeny has earned a name for herself independent of her famous father.

6. Jason Wu
Wu got the only nod anyone needed at the end of the decade—one from our brand new, chic First Lady, who wears stuff we’d actually like to (oh, and possibly can) buy and wear.

5. Thakoon
With the iron-clad praises of Anna Wintour, Thakoon soared into success, complete with a GAP line.

4. Zac Posen
Young Hollywood, especially Natalie Portman, has embraced Zac Posen’s old-world elegance and curve-hugging garments, making him a true red-carpet staple.

3. Diane Von Furstenberg
DVF completed her comeback with her effortless and complementary style, putting a wrap dress in every girl’s closet.

2. Alexander McQueen
The revival of edgy, rock-inspired clothing has made Alexander McQueen’s bold and controversial designs a powerhouse in high fashion.

1. Marc Jacobs
Designing for Louis Vuitton and creating his own lines, the award-winning Jacobs has gone from courting celebrities to becoming one himself, and over the last decade he’s featured the likes of Stephen Malkmus, M.I.A. and more in his provocative ad campaigns.

Retailers from all five boroughs will be keeping their doors open late to invite customers in for some fashion fun! Over 700 retailers and designers across NYC are participating and celebrating Fashion’s Night Out with special sales, free food and cocktails, gifts, free beauty treatments, celebrity meet-and-greets and more!

Most events will take place from 6 P.M. until 11 P.M and every participating location is open to anyone and everyone. Neither tickets nor invitations are required to join in the Fashion’s Night Out festivities.

Here’s a complete list of all participating stores and events happening in Brooklyn!
For information on the other boroughs please check out Fashion Night Out for details.

Fashion Night Out in Brooklyn: Participating Stores

• Alter, 140 Franklin Street: Free styling and photo shoots, free drinks, and live music (7pm to 10pm).
• American Apparel, 314 Flatbush Avenue, 104 North Sixth Street: 25% discount (until 11pm).
• Avenue, Kings Plaza, Atlantic Center Terminal, 1360 Fulton Street
• Benjamin Ibenmcfly Bamberg, 486 Lafayette Avenue
• Bird, 203 Grand Street: Street party with music, food, and drinks.
• Blueberi, 143 Front Street: Free styling sessions, champagne, treats, and gift-with-purchase.
• Brooklyn Industries, 100 Smith Street: Wine and cheese, live music, and store discounts (until 10pm).
• Calabar Imports, 820 Washington Avenue
• Carla’s Creative Workshop, 1453 Bedford Avenue
• Charlie and Sam, 135 Grand Street: Free champagne, canapes, and music (until 11pm).
• Clarins (at Macy’s), 5400 Avenue U: Refreshments, raffles, and gift bags.
• CornerMRKT, 68 Jay Street
• Dalaga, 150 Franklin Street
• Eponymy, 466 Bergen Street: Champagne, snacks, and shopping deals.
• Hayden Harnett, 211 Franklin Street
• Hollander & Lexer, 358 Atlantic Avenue: Live music and refreshments.
• Homage, 151 Smith Street
• Jumelle, 148 Bedford Avenue: Free drinks and shopping discounts.
• Kill Devil Hill, 170 Franklin Street: DJs, free cocktails, and giveaways throughout the night.
• Korres Natural Products, 140 Montague: Complimentary makeover, free gift bags.
• Lane Bryant, 380 Fulton Street, 1004 Flatbush Avenue, 444-446 86th Street, 1550-1554 Pitkin Avenue: Shopping deals throughout the night.
• Lola’s Boutique, 8503 Third Avenue: Special discounts.
• Loopy Mango, 117 Front Street: Free champagne and special discounts.
• M.A.C., 152 Montague Street: Music and free snacks.
• Macy’s, 422 Fulton Street, 5400 Avenue U: Free makeovers.
• Market Publique, 177 N. 10th St, Suite D: Free refreshments.
• Michelle New York, 376 Atlantic Avenue: Live DJs, free snacks and cocktails, and gift bags.
• Mirage, 57 Willoughby Street: Free wine and cheese.
• Oak, 208 North Eighth Street
• Pieces of Brooklyn, 671 Vanderbilt Avenue: Free cocktails and special discounts.
• Redberi, 319 Flatbush Avenue: Champagne, treats, and special discounts.
• Rime, 157 Smith Street
• Sir by Joanna Baum, 129 Bedford Avenue: Music and free drinks.
• Thistle & Clover, 221 DeKalb Avenue: Free wine and dessert.
• Trudy Miller Layers, 394 Atlantic Avenue
• The Yellow Door, 1308 Avenue M: Free cocktails, snacks, and gift-with-purchase.

Throughout the season, Anna’s fans loved her for designing real, wearable clothes for real, life-sized women. We love her for all of that, plus her impeccable sense of style. She’s got a vintage collection to die for and plenty of unique, handmade pieces…and you can see all of it now over at Lemondrop. She’s also got $125,000 in the bank she didn’t have before. So what’s she planning to do with it? Start her own clothing line and open a store in New York, naturally! Check out some of her chicest vintage and DIY outfits over at Lemondrop now, and then let us know what you think. Did you guys watch The Fashion Show? Do you think Anna deserved to win? And would you buy clothes designed by her?