Reusing/refashioning/appreciating items that have had other lives and been loved well by others has always been something that has attracted me to used objects. I have some quirky little vintage obsessions such as vintage linens, soft worn pretty as pie dishtowels, old clocks, and cookbooks just to name a few. I'm no saint and I'm as pro-capitalist as they come, but I think it's important to be connected to your surroundings and to make choices as consciously as possible.
I love that green design is really taking off, it is a niche market that really seems to be finding itself. I think there is a lot of room in the clothing industry for green design as in the refashioning of older items that aren't inherently valuable in their own right, or in reusing fabric that is wonderful but the original garment too damaged.
Keep your eyes peeled for Dame's Refashion line. There is actually a picture of one of my refashion dresses on the blog "new brahmin" a funky boston style blog.
In the meantime check out the great style profile on Boston.com of these other green designers blazing the trail. I'm especially lusty for the marianne french country bed at Chair Couture.
























