Whoa! Just ran across this amazing fashion show put on in Madrid called Moda Sin Toxicos. Actualy, saw a quick report on our local news in Seattle. Basically, a group of top Spanish designers got together to raise awareness about the toxic chemicals used in the fashion industry. The 16 designers who participated in the show were: gatha Ruiz de la Prada, Anke Schlder, Antonio Pernas, Carlos Dez, Carmen March, David Delfn, Hannibal Laguna, Ion Fiz, Jocomomola, Josep Abril, Juana Martn, Juanjo Oliva, La casita de Wendy, Locking Shocking, Luxoir and Txell Miras. Chemicals which the designers took steps to avoid using include the most hazardous substances commonly used in the textile sector: lead, nickel, chromium IV, aryl amines, phthalates and formaldehyde. I know that many companies like Nike and Timberline have been phasing many of these chemicals out for some time. Good to see the high fashion crowd taking notice too.
