Fashion Future Summit cont.

Elena Garcia ecoCouture:
"Small designers need more support and suitable business models to follow in the aftermath of the financial meltdown of late. We no longer need to look at growth for growth's sake. We need people to appreciate craft and give us back our dignity."
October 28th 2008

Thank you Elena; I believe she speaks for many designers, artisans, artists and thoughtful people that are following their life's work potential and not the marketplace and it's distorted visions. However, we of the aforementioned need the support of the people in order to be economically viable. That is how we will all build the new sustainable model of our species life on this planet.

economic sustainability
social justice
ecological balance

Spring Showers

I ran across this early 90's photo of "the Shower Curtain Dress." I am guessing the original fabric curtain was from the 50's but could just look 50's what with the print of the flower carts, falling drops and blossoms aka domestic cute. I beaded the details and made the dress. The bride's custom dress (Zootsuit) is also one of mine, however in custom the bride acts as co-designer. It's their party, their style, their dress and just that one is made!; yeah I have come by this passion legit!

Oh yes, I have cut apart the "Curtain Dress" so it can be Something Else Again