Thank you for supporting Scarfitecture!

Ecouterre raves about Scarfitecture and the Auction!

As most of you know, the big Scarfitecture Auction Event and Party was last Thursday, and it was amazing! So many people from all different industries and areas of the world came out to support these women artisans. Thanks to everyone who came out to support, including Ecouterre who wrote an amazing article about Scarfitecure! Check out the article HERE

Buy the SCARFITECTURE Guatemala 2011 Book Now!

The SCARFITECTURE Guatemala Book is now being sold! The book is all about the premise of Scarfitecture; " project aims to build awareness of the skills and abilities of Guatemalan women artisans by challenging their unlimited talents in weaving 7 scarves designed by world renown architects." If you couldn't make it to any of the Scarfitecture events, this is the way to catch up on everything!

Follow this LINK or go to LuLu.com and buy one today for only $15.00! Hurry before they're all sold out!

Hand Eye Magazine praises Scarfitecture!

Wow! An amazing article about Scarfitecture by Hand Eye Magazine, calling it a "venture in design"! Check it out : http://handeyemagazine.com/content/scarfitecture

Scarfitecture Auction Invitation!

Green House of Fashion praises Scarfitecture!

Check out the buzz and raves for Scarfitecture & DIGS on Green House of Fashion!

Go to http://greenhouseoffashion.com/2011/11/scarfitecture-architects-meet-artisans/ to read about how Scarfitecture is giving awareness to women artisans!

RSVP by December 1!!

Scarfitecture Field Report Update: Juan and Sara Matiz and Michaela Ujpan Mendoza

You're Invited to Scarfitecture's Big Night Out!

Scarfitecture Field Report UPDATE: Winka Dubbeldam and Isabela Pichilla Ramos

Scarfitecture Field Report UPDATE: Galia Solomonoff and Maria Mejila Martin

DIGS Fall Newsletter 2011

( ) Fashion's Night Out

“We celebrate materials instead of apologizing for them.” Only one of the many intentions listed on ( ) Fashion’s Night Out’s website hosted by Of Rags, EcoSalon and NYC Fair Trade Coalition at the new Textile Arts Center in NYC’s WestVillage.

( ) FNO featured 14 ethical brands – including us, of course! – who have dedicated their businesses to respecting all parts of their supply chain from the dyes to the people who make the product. What’s up with the parenthesis? Those are for you. Some people might fill in “sustainable.” Some might say “innovative.” For me, I’d fill those parentheses with “positive.”

That was my first feeling when I walked into ( ) FNO. Everyone was happy and interested in the clothing, design and story behind each piece. There were amazing people all around willing to talk about sustainable, fair trade fashion. And with fair trade wine being served courtesy of Fairhills Wines and yummy baked goodies from Gone Pie Vegan Bakery, the atmosphere was definitely laid-back and friendly!

We premiered Scarfitecture and displayed four of the seven architectural designs from Anna Dyson, Dukho Yeon, Chris Sharples and Ali Soltani. Each scarf was made by an artisan from Ecolibiri in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. The scarves are made from reclaimed and recycled materials such as unraveled sweaters. They seemed incredibly cozy and warm, perfect for fall.

Anna Dyson and Dukho Yeon's scarves

Chris Sharples' scarf

I especially enjoyed Ali Soltani’s scarf. I loved the extra feature that you could unbutton each piece and make your own design – one day it could be a scarf, another day a poncho!

Ali Soltani's scarf

Ali Soltani and Anna Dyson visited the event to see their work on display and to gander through the other designers' work.

Global Goods Partners showcased their lovely silk necklaces and Feral Child, their exclusive "Stop the Fashion Pirates" t-shirt. Loved Erin Cosidine's delicate, yet industrial jewelry and trendy hand-painted tees from Of Rags. EcoSalon also had awesome giveaway bags made by NO CHAIRS that were filled with eco-friendly goodies like a nau scarf, a Pawling Print Studio card, HAND/EYE Magazine and a Mission Savvy coupon.

Make sure to keep updated on DIGS. Scarfitecture scarves will be cautioned in December!

Julie Miller, sustainable fashion professor at Pratt University; Rhea Alexander, founder and designer of DIGS; Ali Soltanit, DIGS Scarfitecture architect. Photo Credit: Amy DuFault, EcoSalon

New SCARFITECTURE video!

Watch this GREAT short firm about the process and progress of Scarfitecture's scarves.

Produced by Gabe Rodriguez, an award-winning New York filmmaker. His new film Q To the 6 Train will be premiering at Anthology Film Archives this Wednesday.

Don't forget to join us at (Sustainable) Fashion's Night Out this Thursday, September 8 at the Textile Arts Center in NYC! The shopping event will be from 6-10 pm, and SCARFITECTURE will be premiering it's scarves! Get an up-close-and-personal look at these handwoven works of art. We will begin accepting bigs for the auction in December.

Hope to see you there!