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Eco-Fashion: From Birkenstock to Couture

Tierra Forte, Founder and Designer, Del Forte Denim
Caren Holzman, Director of Category Management, TransFair USA
Zem Joaquin, Director, Global Green Board; Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Ecofabulous; Contributing Editor, 7X7
Maggie Kim, Co-founder and Designer, oda
Joslin Van Arsdale, Owner, Eco Citizen
Lynda Grose, Assistant Professor of Fashion Design, California College of the Arts - Moderator

From Birkenstock to Bloomingdale's, environmentally conscious companies have been raising their profile in the fashion industry. This past decade has witnessed the birth of eco-fashion - stylized clothing that uses environmentally sustainable materials and responsible production techniques. But is eco-fashion really as sensitive as it claims to be, or is this just another superficial fashion hype? What are the forces driving eco-fashion forward? Will consumers always have to balance fashion against sustainability and cost? And if so, what factors affect these decisions? A panel of industry experts - including fashion designers and boutique owners - discusses the eco-fashion movement, its attributes and its future.

Location: Temple, 540 Howard St.
Cost: $15 members, $25 non-members
Time: 6 p.m. check-in, 6:30 p.m. program, 7:30 p.m. reception and party

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JOIN ECO CITIZEN THIS TUESSDAY SEPTEMBER 9th 2008!

HIP Investor Roundtable: Sustainable Apparel + Eco-Fashion

Who are the designers, manufacturers, and corporations leading the way in sustainable apparel? What practices and technologies are they bringing to bear? How are they innovating for Human Impact + Profit (HIP)? Our speakers will weigh in:

• Scott Leonard, CEO of Indigenous Designs (www.indigenousdesigns.com), based in Santa Rosa, Calif., sells fair trade and organic apparel and accessories. From raw material farming to artisan work around the world, come hear Scott describe what a HIP company in this industry looks like.
• Plus, speakers including Joslin Van Arsdale of San Francisco's Eco Citizen boutique (www.ecocitizenonline.com), Avni Jamdar of Suutra (www.suutra.com), and Jeff Denby of PACT Apparel providing an overview of sustainable apparel on the market today - and what's coming soon.

Join HIP Investor's rapidly growing Investor Roundtable Series as we explore some of the most HIP public and private companies in the apparel industry. Through speakers and discussion, the Roundtable will address how companies simultaneously solve customer needs, benefit the environment, and make money for investors.

EVENT DETAILS
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Hanson Bridgett LLP - 425 Market St, 26th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105

Our Agenda
6:00pm Network with HIP Investors - from hedge fund managers to entrepreneurs
6:30pm Learn the latest HIP perspective on sustainable apparel and hear from industry leaders
7:00pm Open discussion on green apparel options - for you, your company AND your portfolio
7:45pm Meet fellow HIP Investors

Eco CItizen to participate in Panel Discussion at MAGIC's E-Collection  Las Vegas.

Thread Communications and ecofabulous presents Eco Fashion Designer & Retail Panel

Sponsored by Thread Communications and ecofabulous, and featuring Clarissa Nicosia, sustainable style expert from Thread Communications. Panelists include Joslin Van Arsdale owner of San Francisco retailer Eco Citizen, Rachel Hurn-Maloney owner of Vie boutique in Los Angeles, Ali Alborzi designer of Evidence of Evolution, Tierra Del Forte of Del Forte Denim, James Wolfe partner Kelly B. Join the conversation about issues, challenges, solutions and experience in eco design and retailing. Tackling issues like educating and communicating with clients, sourcing, and buying the right product.