Zero waste fashion – February 15th, 2011

Eco-fashion designer launches ambitious fashion incubator

(zero.O.lab) is a collaborative project developed by successful Vancouver based eco-fashion designer, Katherine Soucie of Sans Soucie, to produce the first in house design label for My Sister’s Closet, a thrift store & clothing boutique featuring local designers and artisans.

My Sister’s Closet is a social enterprise of Battered Women’s Support Services (BWSS), a non-profit organization that provides support and advocacy for women who have experienced abuse.

This innovative fashion incubator, to be launched on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 during an evening of fashion, music and art, is a multifaceted, year-long project that aims to promote zero waste fashion.

Utilizing the unsaleable materials obtained from My Sister’s Closet, Soucie is in the process of implementing a system that will allow the organization to produce a clothing label out of these discarded materials.

The (zero.O.lab) project will also serve as a space for artists, designers and creative thinkers to conduct research on zero waste fashion, collaborate on design projects and study fashion production and consumption.

On February 15th, 2011 the first series of garments produced under the (zero.O.lab) design label will be installed at My Sister’s Closet, 1092 Seymour & Helmcken St, Yaletown.

This stylish event will feature a performance installation by artist Shannon Lazzarotto, music by High-Society and more.

Thank you for being a part of the solution…

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Battered Women’s Support Services will close the Commercial Drive location of My Sister’s Closet at the end of February. Thank you for believing in our store on Commercial Drive.

We will continue to operate My Sister’s Closet – Yaletown and your support would be appreciated.

My Sister’s Closet Yaletown

1092 Seymour Street in Vancouver

604-687-0770

AHA Media was at My Sister’s Closet a Social Enterprise of Battered Women’s Support Services November 13th.

http://ahamedia.ca/2010/11/14/aha-media-at-my-sisters-closet-warehouse-sale-in-vancouver/

Congratulations on My Sister’s Closet -Commercial Drive for WINNING the BEST WINDOW in the Illuminaries Festival, put on by “Public Dreams” -that creates opportunities for people to experience the joy of artistic expression, to see themselves as creative beings, to turn passive consumption into active participation, and to experience …belonging as an individual within a community.

Su and Pam–You did a fantastic job!!! Thank You for all of your hard work!!

What: Join us for the Opening Night of the My Sister’s Show  We will be featuring the beautiful work of four great local jewellery designers!

Where: My Sister’s Closet on 1092 Seymour Street

When: From 6:00-9:00pm, Thursday, September 9, 2010.

Join us in an environmental movement that redefines current trends from blind consumerism to self sufficiency.

We welcome everyone from: organizations, local businesses, universities, and artists to support our stores, which in turn support ending violence against women.

Profits generated through the retail program are used to fund BWSS services and programs.

My Sister’s Show Opening Night

Second Life Designs by Pamela Coneybeare;

Elle J. Designs by Leslie Johnston;

Romanchic Designs by Setareh Bateni;

Crowbooty by Diane Farnsworth.

Pamela Coneybeare:

Second Life Designs

Reduce, Reuse, UPCYCLE!

Owner/designer Pamela Coneybeare upcycles vintage treasures and second-hand materials into beautiful one-of-a-kind jewellery and accessories, using methods of deconstruction, reclaiming and screen printing.

Leslie Johnston:

Elle J. Designs

Leslie Johnston designs unique, custom-made, and one of a kind jewellery for every occasion in sterling silver, Swarovski crystal and semi-precious stones.

Setareh Bateni:

Romanchic Designs

Setareh Bateni designs elegant and romantic jewellery from pearls, Swarovski crystals, and precious metals.

Diane Farnsworth:

Crowbooty

Diane Farnsworth creates a combination of unique designs in silver, gold-fill, brass, and copper engraved with original poetry by published writers.