http://upcoming.yahoo.com/venue/1635/ All events in Commonwealth Club of California on Upcoming. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:45:38 -0700 Upcoming 60 en-us Caren Holzman, Director of Category Management, TransFair USA
Zem Joaquin, Director, Global Green Board; Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Ecofabulous; Contributing Editor, 7X7
Maggie Kim, Co-founder and Designer, oda
Joslin Van Arsdale, Owner, Eco Citizen

From Birkenstock’s to Couture

From Birkenstocks to Bloomingdales, environmentalism has been raising its profile in the fashion industry. This past decade has witnessed the birth of ‘eco-fashion’ – stylized clothing that uses environmentally sustainable materials and responsible production techniques. But is eco-fashion really as sensitive as it claims to be, or is this just another superficial fashion hype? What are the forces driving eco-fashion forward? Will consumers always have to balance fashion against sustainability and cost? And if so, what factors affect these decisions? Join us as a panel of industry experts –including fashion designers and boutique owners – discuss the eco-fashion movement, its attributes, and its future.

6:00 p.m., Check-In | 6:30 Program | 7:30 p.m., Reception and Party | Temple, 540 Howard St., San Francisco www.templesf.com | $15 for Members; $25 for Non-Members
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