Tulips Day 2

Tulip growth! Wednesday at 5:22 pm EST.

Happy Leap Day!

<3 Alex

My tulips are bursting out!

Tuesday, 2:30 pm EST...

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Rethinking Fashion: Design Responsibility

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 @ Parsons The New School for Design

Panelists:

Danielle Levine - Head of Marketing and Communications (us), Yoox Group

Amanda de Vaulx - VP Business Development - Americas, Stylus

Massimiliano Bizzi - President, WHITE Group

Giusy Bettoni - Founder & CEO, C.L.A.S.S.

Dr. Stefano Cochis - Business Unit Director Filature Miroglio Group, Filature Miroglio Newlife

Moderator:

James Mendolia - Interim Director, Fashion Marketing, Parsons The New School for Design

(I took his Eco-Fashion &Under-Armour Project classes whilst attending Parsons last year.)

Great panel. My favorite notes are all about how sustainability isn't meant to stand out in it's own way (ie: as "crunchy granola"), but to end-up being out there because people love the design, and oh yeah, it just happens to be good (or at least, better) for the planet. Transparency is the next big step for most companies (Nau, Patagonia, Timberland, etc... are leading the way). Consumers want to be connected to a purpose and honesty - so sustainability cannot be stopped! It just doesn't need to be pointed to as the reason to buy from a line, rather, it's almost a "bonus." And closed loop really is happening already and more to come. That's exciting! Really good stuff from brilliant minds. Thanks James & Parsons!

<3 Alex

Addicted to Making Baby Booties

They're just so cute! This pair is going on Etsy when I finish!

<3 Alex

A More Positive Life

After a dear friend of mine reminded me about Shawn Achor - I watched the TEDx video she recommended: HERE - I realized that I also own his book;

I am now nearly through it for the second time and have to say, it is truly worth reading and implementing.  Want a more positive life outlook?  Read it!  Get it at your local library if you can or borrow it from a friend.  Even purchasing it is definitely worth it.

Thank you Shawn and Lauren!

<3 Alex