Eco Fashion Week

Eco Fashion Week (EFW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raise awareness and to stimulate the growth and development of eco-conscious practices in the fashion/clothing industry. This said industry generates 300 billion dollars every year, but unfortunately, it is one of the most damaging to our planet. In fact, some have even started referring to it as waste couture. EFW will focus solely on environmentally friendly designers and practices. There is a growing shift in the fashion industry to include the wellbeing of the environment into its practices and Vancouver has become widely known as a haven for independent designers who are committed to using recycled, organically grown, and locally produced fashion. A direct effect of EFW will be to stimulate the growth of eco-conscious fashion and accelerate the industrys renaissance into the environmental age. In addition to the focus on fashion, EFW will combine runway shows with presentations, talks and mini-conferences o...