Colors of the Earth :: A night of sustainable fashion with NY Textile Month

718 Broadway,New York NY 10003

15 September, 2022

Description

We believe change happens in two steps; awareness followed by action. "Colors of the Earth" is an educational evening, hosted by Hanoux and Desdemona Dallas, focused on handmade textiles and process oriented clothing making. All artists involved are utilizing regenerative and biodegradable materials to create their collections. In conversation with those dedicated to the sustainability of fashion's future, we discuss the various ways in which designers can make a difference. Alongside the release of Plant Skin's fashion film created in Hudson Valley, the night will feature a curation of art and documentary films. Each film will be carefully selected for its message in sustainability and textile arts. As big companies utilize large scale production, bespoke textile makers are reviving traditional methodologies to reintroduce a love and appreciation for the textiles they wear. Talk, learn and discuss how we can save these dying art forms through sustainable practices and modern application of ancient traditions and techniques. The evening at Arcadia Earth will include: ~ Ethically made clothing market of NY designers ~ Panel Discussion on sustainable textiles ~ Curation of short films 4:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday September 15th This is a free, in person event Guests of the event will recieve a 25% discount to Arcadia Earth :: PARTICIPATING ARTISTS :: Cara Marie Piazza ~ Natural and Artisanal Dyer @caramariepiazza Cara Marie Piazza is a Natural Dyer and artisan working in new york city. She creates one of a kind textiles only using natural dye stuffs such as botanicals, plant matter, minerals, non-toxic metals and food wastes. She treats her fabrics through alchemical dye sessions, ancient shibori techniques and bundle dyeing, transforming each textile into its very own story. She works with both designers and artists to realize their Natural dyeing needs as well as creates custom pieces for private clients. Deepti Patra - MPS Candidate, Global Fashion Management at Fashion Institute Of Technology Focused professional with 10+ years of experience in the apparel industry. Holds proven knowledge of product development, design, and account management for leading global clothing retailers. Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd Design Manager 
Faridabad Area, India 
Account Leader for following retailers across US, Europe, Australia and Asia region:

H&M | Zara (kids) | UCB (kids) | Old Navy | GAP I Maurisces I BRFS I Carrefour I Kohl’s | Kmart | Target (Australia) 
 Hannah Ross ~ Hanoux / Han - o͝oks / To heal through organic color, shape, pattern & living with earth’s cyclical rhythms. @hanoux_ An artist and educator.She is Anti fashion. Process oriented. Hyper localized. Preserving ancient dyeing techniques, building community and using only biodegradable, regenerative, & up-cycled materials she works as a textile dyer and custom clothing designer. All work is one of a kind. Hannah is currently creating, teaching, foraging, and farming in her studio located in Hudson, NY. Ian Greer ~ natural dyes on vintage textiles, proudly made in nyc @ianallengreer Amalaya Meira ~ Zero waste fashion designer @amalayameira Imaginative, sustainable clothing and textiles all handmade in Brooklyn, NY. With dreamlike crochet shapes and sunprinted silks, these pieces are created for the curious to love. Each piece is one of kind from the textile, down to the seam finishing. While approaching clothing as wearable sculpture, Amalya's work marries beauty and grit. The polished and exquisitely unrefined mingle through constant exploration in fabric manipulation, silhouette and upcycling. Experimental and distinctive in her design, Amalya practices zero-waste construction, and works predominantly with natural fibers. Erin De la Roca ~ Bespoke fashion artist “Wherever I work, the natural world is my endless inspiration and this imbues my creations with elemental energy. I view my fashion design as moving art with the power to transform the wearer...” Erin De La Roca is a Filipina American artist and designer based in Hudson New York and is a graduate of LA’s Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.
Describing her work as Transformational Aesthetics, it encompasses live silk painting, fashion/jewelry design, metal work, up-cycling, fashion illustration, dying and leather work. maegan neubeck ~ Natural dye artist @maeganneubeck Maegan's passion for creating beautiful washes in her long career in the denim industry expanded to botanical dyeing after buying a cabin in the woods 8 years ago in the Catskill Mountains watershed district. The importance of not harming the land with synthetic dyes and using sustainable resources transformed into a full time story of botanical love with the MN Dye Studio. Maegan continues to work in the denim community creating natural dye wash concepts and also has a small collection of apparel and home, including bedding, pillows and wall hangings drawing inspiration from what we see in the horizon. 
 Plant Skin ~ A home for your body made entirely of plants @plant_skin By Hanoux : An organic hemp fiber one piece garment for Earth Protectors 🌟🌍 Lagoon NY ~ Store, gallery, and event space @lagoon.ny Located in the owners’ neighborhood of Bed-Stuy, Lagoon functions as a multifaceted space, reflecting their eclectic inspirations and attitudes. In the Lagoon, Amalya and Logan’s wearable art is available for sale alongside complementary creations in the realms of art, body, jewelry and housewares. The space also function as a gallery featuring local artists of various mediums. The intention behind the space is grounded in sustainability, connection to nature and community engagement. Margo New York ~ Designer with a slow conscious design approach to fashion @margo_newyork Here at Margo New York we have adopted a slow approach to design by dropping small handmade collections. In using all natural fibers, natural dyeing & painting techniques, up-cycling fabrics when possible, we are helping to reduce textile waste and toxic chemicals used for dyeing.