Magical Fashion in Las Vegas is No Mirage

Date: September 16, 2008 | Category: Accessories, Fashion, Men, Women

If you are a clothing store owner, buyer or supplier, you probably made the pilgrimage out to Las Vegas this past August (or at some point in your career). If you are not directly involved in the clothing industry - and being a clothing horse doesn’t count - you probably missed all of (the) Magic. Well we thought it was the duty of Ecofabulous to go check out all of the buzz about this year’s ECOLLECTION at Magic.

As promised, ECOLLECTION was green-tastic - a full-spectrum eco experience where we caught up on the latest in eco-fashion design and where our style correspondent, Clarissa Nicosia, facilitated a panel discussion with some of sustainable fashion’s new guard: Joslin Van Arsdale, owner of San Francisco retailer Eco Citizen, Rachel Hurn-Maloney, owner of Vie boutique in Los Angeles, Tierra Del Forte of Del Forte Denim, and James Wolfe, partner at Kelly B.

The panelists, all of whom are at the forefront of eco-friendly fashion and accessories, are setting the standard for sustainable business practices. They have taken a leadership position in the industry, paving the way for others who have the passion to commit to the exploding green movement in fashion and design. During the panel discussion, they shared their journeys into eco fashion with the audience, while giving advice and inspiration to those hoping to make their mark in this rapidly developing market.

In addition to the panel, attendees hungry for the latest in eco gear were able to feast their eyes on the goods featured in the Magic Marketplace, the industry’s preeminent showcase of sustainable and environmentally-conscious fashion and lifestyle products. But unlike traditional booth-focused trade shows, ECOLLECTION, in collaboration with partners like the Organic Exchange and MusicMatters, offered visitors educational opportunities, music, art and the chance to network with like-minded people, all in a fun and inspiring setting.

ECOLLECTION’S next event will be held February 17-19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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