Kdon; photo credit: Kris Krug (staticphotography.com)

Over the years eco fashion has carried the brunt of untrue stigmatisms, unfair associations, and ridden the wave of misconception that sustainability automatically means sacrificing style.

And while everyone has different opinions on the idea of using organic fabric or recycled textiles, one thing we can all agree on is that every day people are polluting our landfills. Each year, we produce about 16 kilograms of waste per person. That’s more than 35,000 tonnes of rubbish in Metro Vancouver alone – an issue that clearly affects all of us.

Taking the catwalk at Eco Fashion Week Vancouver on September 28, 2010 were a trio of Canadian designers, Nixxi, Lav & Kush, and Kdon. This was day one.

Nixxi

Salt Spring Island designer Jada-lee Watson delivered a fresh look with dresses, airy linens, and ultra mod illustrations of Helmet Girl.

Lav & Kush

Lav & Kush`s spring collection, designed by Angela Saxena, epitomizes the ultimate flirty femme with sweet dresses paired with chunky accessories.

Kdon

Beautiful, creative freedom exudes from Kdon, a collection made from reconstructed materials, by warrior woman, Kim Cathers. Walking to the sounds of tribal drums, the models floated in a sea of layers, textures, and draped fabrics that was oh-so-lovely and artistic.