Frock of Ages: A History of Eco-Fashion
Edited by Lester Brathwaite
Eco-fashion as we know it developed in the 1960s thanks to those damned dirty hippies and the burgeoning environmentalist movement. However, the history of sustainable style can be traced back to the 18th century when hand-crafted silk garments were “meticulously cared-for and altered for continued wear,” according to the Museum at FIT‘s Eco-Fashion: Going Green exhibit from two years ago. That exhibit explored the often contentious relationship between fashion and the environment and how it has developed over the past few centuries.








Sea of Shoes’ Jane Aldridge looks amazing in her Kansai Yamamoto skirt, Zara sweatshirt, vintage ankh necklace and Martin Margiela cap-toe ankle boots. But seriously though, does Aldridge ever look bad? No.
