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THE ART OF APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION GREENING THE MOMENT Vintage-inspired Renli Su floral print coat Colourful printed look from Stella Jean’s latest collection FROM LEFT: MARCIA CHANDRA, ALFONSO CATALANO/SGPITALIA S U S T A I N A B L E C H I C The Bright and the Bold No longer just a clichéd buzzword, designers, artisans and jewellers are embracing environmental sensitivity in all its forms. AVRIL GROOM reports on the now-pervasive global trend starting with a spotlight on a handful of conscientious textile purveyors Artisanal fabrics from across the globe have often had a homespun look – which fits many styles, but not all. Some designers are now offering new looks and feels to traditional textiles, including Stella Jean (stellajean.it), the Italian-Haitian rising star of Milan fashion, whose generous shapes and sumptuous mixed prints and beading include striped weaves from Burkina Faso and tropically bright handwork and beading from Haiti. The effect is Caribbean-market-girl-meets-1950s-lady, » DEPARTURES-INTERNATIONAL.COM 47
