Eko-Lab: Living Life in True Color

I had a lovely visit with Melissa and Xing-Zhen of Eko-Lab yesterday at their Lower East Side studio and design shop.



We chatted about details for the installation of their art/fashion project for (Re)Fashioning Fiber opening Thursday, May 20th at Green Spaces NY in Tribeca.



In addition to the textural delights of their hand-crafted accessories and latest sustainable fashion designs, we also sipped aromatic tea, ate delicious Chinese yams, and mused on the the organic realm and spun web structures.


All I can say is that my senses were tingling in a way that they never do when I visit a traditional fashion venue.

Do not miss Eko-Lab's participation in the upcoming 'Sustainable Exchange Workshops With Local Eco-Designers', May 6-9 in NYC. Eko-Lab will offer beginner crochet demonstrations in conjunction with the natural dye workshop on May 6.

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Eko-Lab's Holiday Event Shines Bright

Eko-Lab designers host visitors at Ekovaruhuset/The House of Organic

Festive winter window at Ekovaruhuset/The House of Organic

Eco collections/designs by Melissa Kirgan, Xing-Zhen Chung, Tara St. James, Renata Mann, and Dirty Librarian Chains

Eco collections/designs by Meiling Chen, Xing-Zhen Chung, and Abigail Doan

Renata Mann's fiber and mixed media jewelry

Renata Mann's fiber and mixed media jewelry

Xing-Zhen Chung's fiber and mixed media piece

*A selection of images from the Eko-Lab holiday event at Ekovaruhuset/The House of Organic during the days leading up to Christmas. More images can be found here.