The Eco-Fashion: Going Green at the FIT in New York

On exhibit at the  Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York now through November 13th is “Eco-Fashion: Going Green” which “explores fashion’s complex and multi-faceted relationship with the environment, discussing both bad and good ecological practices of the past 250 years.”  Over 100 garments presented chronologically are on display featuring repurposed, vegan, ethical, natural and synthetic designs from such labels as Ciel, Bodkin, Edun, FIN, and NOIR.  The garments featured reflect at least one of the following six themes:  the repurposing and recycling of materials; material origins; textile dyeing and production; quality of craftsmanship; labor practices and the treatment of animals.

Definitely psyched to check it out – especially FIN’s marbled dress in organic bamboo satin and the evening gown by EDUN. Wonder if they are for sale in the museum store….

Museum Hours:
Tuesday-Friday–noon-8 pm; Saturday–10 am-5 pm
Closed Sunday, Monday, and legal holidays. Admission is free.