Asia goes green too

The Eco Chic Fashion Show organized by green2greener was held at a South Jakarta hotel last month and is the first in a series of planned events that are aimed at raising environmental awareness throughout Asia. Fashion designers from across Indonesia and Hong Kong pulled together a show that displayed designs that were not only environmentally friendly, but also were inspired by nature. A dress by Tuti, for example, explores the blossoming of a butterfly from caterpillar with wings and all. Other designers used waste and vintage fabrics, found objects such as microchips and beer cans, natural materials like pandanus leaves and corn husks.