May 05
Label Love: Get Eco-Chic With Mr. Larkin
Posted in: Uncategorized  | Being a San Francisco native, I’ve grown up with recycling, composting, and other Earth friendly habits that’s become second nature. One aspect of eco-living I’m still having trouble with is actually fashion! I love buying vintage and second-hand clothing, but have a hard time finding organic and other eco-friendly clothing that I like. So I was pleasantly surprised to find a collection designed right here in San Francisco! Mr. Larkin is a young label designed by Casey Larkin where the entire collection uses organic and sustainable textiles and techniques such as using organic cotton, peace silks (silk harvested after the silkworms emerge from their cocoons) and dying them with maple leaves, berries, and other natural dyes. One of my favorite looks from her Spring 2010 collection is the Olivia dress which is made from a hemp/silk blend hand-dyed with local Japanese maple leaves and encrusted with rhinestones from the 1940s. Mr. Larkin can be found in boutiques around the US and online at Beklina. Take a look at my slideshow to see more of my favorites from the Spring 2010 collection. |
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