During Fall’s New York Fashion Week (that took place between 6 and 14 September), it seems that one of the most impactful trends to emerge had little to do with style and much more to do with the non-color meaning of green.
Sustainable fashion seemed to be the trendiest look in New York (echoed throughout the European Fashion events). It was Uruguayan’s fashion designer Gabriela Hearst who displayed what she described as the first ever carbon-neutral fashion show, upcycling prints from previous collections.
That happened right in the middle of the Week – and at the same time as the British Fashion Council brought in its entity that seeks to establish a coalition to set green business standards – the Institute of Positive Fashion.
Others jumping on this sustainable fashion bandwagon included Gucci (with its carbon neutral fashion show as well as getting rid of any carbon emissions it creates); Missouni (with its solar powered sun lights for guests and Green Carpet Awards) and Stella McCartney (with her updates on the LIFE program – LVMH initiatives for the environment).
One possible trend that could be seen as sustainable in New York was the underwear being worn as outerwear…as that could definitely be argued as an item that can be worn more than once! In addition, New York fashion week displayed lots of oversized clothing which is also a very good step in the direction of sustainability.