Eco Chic Blings

CEBU, Philippines – Green is definitely in and as they say, is the new black. The environmental brouhaha has sounded the alarm of lifestyle change – a call to break old habits and shift to the green lifestyle. The fashion world’s stance on this is manifested in establishing a fashion line that minimizes a fashionista’s ecological footprint – the eco chic line.

This new fashion frenzy is currently creating a stir in the fashion landscape. Fresh from the designers’ creative minds are planet-friendly art sophisticate pieces that are fashion-forward and wearable for all seasons.

The use of garbage such as tetra packs to make tote bags is a popular practice, however its marketability is quite discreet compared to Rajo Laurel’s retaso bags and Puey Quiñones’ paper woven bags that gained popularity in both elite circle and mainstream market – the key is STYLE. Truth is the fashionista in us dictates what to purchase, grab what’s absolutely functional and chic, that is. Therefore, a fashion artisan need not settle producing pro-environment pieces just to create a buzz and brag that he/she has contributed much for the environment, but rather create a collection/s with a high usability factor in such a way that it can be paraded it in the city squares without a fashion victim.

Going green means reducing your wastes/garbage by recycling and reusing. Fashion Accessories Manufacturers and Exporters (FAME) Foundation Philippines is taking a bold step in taking part in saving Mother Earth by practicing such. Using wood (barks and twigs), dried leaves, resin residue, old newspapers, among many others, can actually create luxe blings. From cocktail rings to stylish necklaces, all spell GREEN. Vanity? It isn’t. It’s creativity!

Artizans Fashion Accessories & Keepsakes is one of FAME’s members that have included the eco chic line in their design directions. Green jewelry, as they put it, uses sustainable and renewable resources to create personalized non-disposable nickel-free, lead-free accessories. An exciting mix of eco-friendly residuals and dynamic accessory materials such as precious/semi-precious stones, crystals and pearls create the eco chic fashion statement. These are recession accessories that cost less but stay for a lifetime.

Here are eco-chic fashion accessories up for grabs. Artizans Fashion Accessories & Keepsakes outlet is located at the foyer of Fashion Avenue, Ayala Center Cebu. It supports Go Green Philippines environmental program that aims to revitalize the Philippine ecosystem.