Vert Couture Eco-Fashion as Fashion Focus Finale

by Rachel Yeomans
Photos by Abigail Harenberg

I remember when being “green” accompanied the chime “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. Over the past few years it has become much more. The building industry brought forth LEED certification, cars are going hybrid, and the term “organic” has gone from food to fashion.
When eco-fashion was first introduced, it caused some skepticism that it may tout the description of “granola” versus “grandeur”. However, throughout the years and through the efforts of some passionate designers, the skepticism can now be happily disregarded. And Sunday’s Vert Couture “Springtime in Chicago” runway show was a fantastic reminder that green [...]

Kempt Handbags: A Timeless Elegance

I am thrilled to introduce you to one of the most talented luxury designers I have ever met. Erin Voorhies is the design mind behind Kempt, a company that captures timeless elegance in beautiful handbags for the discriminating modern woman. This is not just any handbag. A Kempt piece is a timeless accessory that is meant to be shared for generations. Each bag is individually numbered and made in a repurposed factory here in the U.S.  And what’s more…Erin is one of five finalists for the Independent Handbag Designer Awards (Best use of Crystallized Swarovski Elements) taking place on June [...]