Several designers created ensembles for the Earth Pledge show using organic fabrics, natural vegetable dyes, and technically advanced fibers derived from soybeans, bamboo, banana leaves or hemp.
Three years ago, when Earth Pledge put on a similar show, it had almost no impact. But when Julie Gilhart, the fashion director of Barneys, began asking designers to participate this year, the response from top names like Donatella Versace, Donna Karan and Stefano Pilati of Yves Saint Laurent was immediate.
Even the runway was made from pieces of wood borrowed from furniture designer Tucker Robbins. Gilhart intends to continue this fashion trend in all Barney's stores.
