NOW Showcase at So Ethic Prêt à Porter Paris S'12

Cynthia LaMaide one-of-a kind artisanal dresses made in Michigan

Hand-painted, sculpturally modern dresses by Cynthia LaMaide

Exciting news that the NOW Showcase is back in Paris for So Ethic Prêt à Porter Paris S/S 2012. The spirited and radiant Eileen Moran has assembled a stunningly modern line up sustainable fashion talent that includes names like Cynthia LaMaide, Kelly Lane, Jonäno, and celebrated vegan accessories line, olsenHaus. It is great to see American ready-to-wear and accessories design talent sharing the message that ethical fashion is ready to take the fashion world on a wilder ride with the some beautifully conscious dressing.

olsenHaus cruelty-free and state-of-the-art footwear

“For the second season, So Ethic welcomes an American tradeshow, the trendy Now Showcase a trade show for ready-to-wear, accessories and, in a larger sense, independent, responsible lifestyle brands. The four designers exhibiting develop small, local production runs and invest in sustainable approaches without neglecting style. A must to discover." –

                                     Muriel Piaser  

Exhibition Director PRÊT À PORTER PARIS® 

NOW Showcase Paris at So Ethic Paris

Porte de Versailles, Hall 7 / 2nd Floor / Booth No. M235

Sept. 3 to 6, 2011

Intergalatic Vegan Style by olsen Haus

olsen Haus 'Galaxy' vegan heel

I will soon be making the transition from my winter lair here in Eastern Europe to the bustle of NYC and friends who I miss dearly as well as some great upcoming art/fashion events for Spring 2011. The prospect of picking up a pair of these olsen Haus 'Galaxy' vegan heels on hold at Cow Jones Industrials boutique in Chatham, NY, is really keeping me going during this last stretch of slushy winter.

Check out the entire olsen Haus Spring 2011 lookbook here. The 'Galaxy' heel will soon be available at Cow Jones Industrials. The offerings for ethical fashion are increasingly seductive and out of this world.

I am pumped about progress like this.