Thursday, March 22nd Radio Show

Eco Fashion: From the Runway to the Street

People often say you are what you eat. In today's show, it's also clear that you are what you wear. So what exactly goes into a stellar first impression? With Eco Fashion it's not just about how stylish the garment is but also the types materials and fabrics, the labor used for manufacturing, and the overall environmental impact of production that completes "the look".

FEATURED RADIO GUESTS:

Sarah Kirsner - Founder and Head Designer of Doie an eco-friendly fashion company that uses a combination of bamboo jersey and 100% silk trim to create both elegant and wearable pieces.

Allison Teich - President of aGaiN NYC that makes handbags and accessories from rescued and reused materials and creates stylish products for any fashion maven.

Companies, Projects and Products Mentioned on Today's Show:
Wovel - www.wovel.com is the "World's Safest Snowshovel"
ENV Bike - www.envbike.com is the first all purpose fuel cell motorcycle
H&M - www.hm.com now has 100% organic cotton clothing

Green Trendsetters Discussed with Today's Guests:
Viva Terra - www.vivaterra.com carries Doie pieces and other sustainable fashion lines
Kaight - www.kaightshop.com eco boutique selling aGaiN NYC accessories and bags and other cutting edge green fashion
EcoRazzi - www.ecorazzi.com spot your favorite celebrity doing the right (or wrong) thing for our planet
Project Earth Day - www.projectearthday.com will be held April 19, 2007 with a green fashion show displaying over 19 different eco designers

-- Margaret