Mahatma Gandhi once said “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Repetition may have blunted this wise little adage’s edge, but think about it and you’ll realize that every big change is really just a bunch of little changes glommed together. Decisions as simple as switching out cotton clothes for organic pieces, opting for natural fibers, buying from local artisans, or taking into account a company’s social and environmental practices are such changes one can make as a discerning consumer to ultimately contribute to widespread “difference”. Although eco-fashion traditionally brings to mind visions of shapeless hemp kaftans and jute sandals, nowadays some forward-thinking design houses are actually making the term “eco-chic” valid. OAKAZINE and Humanuniform’s newest fashion editorial, In Her Eyes, features pieces from young, eco-savvy houses such as Afanador, Meiling Chen, Cri de Coeur, and Lara Miller whose designs are actively redefining traditional notions of sustainability in the fashion system. Shot on location at Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY.
