Style: What sustains Mr. Harvey?
0 Comments Published by *ms.b on Friday, March 2, 2007 at 11:05 AM.
(Wedding Dress: ten recycled wedding gowns)
It is becoming more and more popular to give fashion a conscious. I am not talking about the extremist who jump naked on runways, for little furry animals -- though I am sure they believe in their cause. But Gary Harvey has found a way to promote saving the earth that doesn’t involve pepper spray, or calling the police. His bespoke dress collection, first seen at the Estethica Exhibition at London Fashion Week (February 12-15 2007), was birthed out of frustration -- which is noble in its own right when you think about how most acts of frustration usually involve binging on comfort food, like a pint of Haagen Daz. Apparently ten years of being the creative director of Levi Strauss and Dockers Europe leads to an “ethical fashion revolution”. In this case, it led to some of the most innovative designs to hit the world of couture since Dior's 1950's 'New Look'. All of his creations are made from recycled materials including: wedding dresses, baseball jackets, raincoats, and my favorite the Financial Times. Each piece is totally unique and get your check books out -- or credit cards -- because he is now available for private commissions. And by the way, he seems to be talented at that creative director thing too. For more information on Gary Harvey contact Balcony Jump at www.balconyjump.co.uk.
(The Baseball Puff Dress: 26 Nylon Baseball Jackets)
(Newspaper Dress: 30 copies of the Financial Times)
(The Military Dress: 28 Army Jackets)
(Mac Dress: 18 Trench Coats)
*Originally Published in Jil Mag: March - Green issue; 3/2/07
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