Peaceful Fashions Walks the Runway at Alternative Fashion 2014!

Peaceful Fashions was featured in Alternative Fashion 2014! Hosted by Alyssa Couture, the event combined vendors, speakers and a fashion show with one mission: to educate and promote sustainability and the slow fashion movement. We were so pleased to be part of such a monumental event!

Photography: Perfect Perceptions
Models: New England Model Group

MAX Apature Film

Fashion Review ~Structured Flow~

by Alyssa Couture

Peaceful Fashions
Designer Nellie Theroux 

Designer and owner of Peaceful Fashions, Nellie Theroux threw us into the realm of nature, similar to a grounded mysticism, along with impeccable craftsmanship of her custom tailored designs. All her designs signify the worth of being drawn into the world of architecture, measured similar to a geometric mosaic. Structured with classic silhouettes of gowns, pencil skirts, cape jackets, corsetry, using all zero waste concept, supporting the sustainable eco fashion industry.

“Structured Flow draws inspiration from the organic, balanced design of fractal patterns and interpreting those shapes as patchwork and other types of fabric manipulation.” Texture is a prominent force in her work, creating pieces that are wearable, for both informal and formal wear.

Detailing with gathering, pleats, shirring, frilled hemes, diagonal angle cuts for dimensional texture, creating an inexplicable symmetry to the consistent shape and patterns equating a design that cannot me misinterpreted as sheer aesthetic. Her designs create an ebbing flow of movement, with delicate jewel tones, of plum, golden white, teals, and blues.

Structure and flow, are two elements that have intellectually indicated balance, harmony, in her work and a broadening scale of artistic design, with architectural design.

Overall there is an illusive pattern of detail, lustrous colored hues, with a conscious approach and perceptive value of pattern, an allure of avante-garde style.

Couture Patchwork, Sustainable Style

Peaceful Fashions is committed to providing sustainable products and using environmentally conscious techniques and materials whenever possible. One way we achieve this is through Zero-Waste design, which is the philosophy that waste is actually a valuable resource. Research suggests that between 15-20% of fabric is wasted in garment production; Peaceful fashions strives to eliminate waste in pattern design and manufacture. One way we achieve this is by using scrap material to create all-new and one-of-a-kind wearable art. Our stunning patchwork fabric is carefully and creatively pieced together to form a beautiful and unique piece of material.

Peaceful Fashions is incredibly inspired by this form of artwork, even our name is a play on words which represents patchwork. My very first collection, Structured Flow, is a mini-collection complete with 8 looks. I wanted to create looks that are beautiful, tailored and elegant but still fun and lively. It was also important for the collection to be as sustainable as possible. I used traditional patchwork quilting techniques combined with organic patchwork for a more contemporary look, using fabric scraps to crate the patchwork material.

I am so pleased to introduce you to Peaceful Fashions~ Patchwork Couture! 

Patchwork Jacket

Made using scraps of all-new upholstery material reclaimed from discontinued fabric sample books.

Open-Back Cropped Top

Pencil Skirt

Entire outfit made from scraps of Duponi silk from my collection, Structured Flow.

Silk Gown with Hi-Low Hem

Lining made from scraps of Duponi silk from my collection, Structured Flow.

Silk Dress worn with Patchwork Hat

Patchwork and Yoyo applique made  from scraps of Duponi silk from my collection, Structured Flow.

Patchwork Hat

Made from scraps of all-new upholstery material.

Patchwork Clutch

Made from scraps of all-new leather left over from an upholstery job.

Patchwork Tote

Made from all-new scraps of upholstery material reclaimed from discontinued fabric books.

(Purse on the left featured in Structured Flow)

Zero Waste Fashion Trend

Artwork by Sophie Theroux

The $450 billion global fashion industry is an important player in the global economy, and arguably one of the most powerful. Fashion trends have the capability to spread the globe like wildfire, and the capacity to carry with it powerful information. We all choose to dress a certain way and our wardrobe conveys information about us like who we are, what we do, and our mood or personality. The fashion industry does a fantastic job of convincing us what we should wear. Trends dictates what is appropriate for certain situations, but there is a rarely asked question: "Is what's trending appropriate?".

The Problems:

• Over 8,000 chemicals go into textile manufacture, all of which are harmful to the environment. 
• Over 40% of fabric is polyester, a fabric made from petroleum which is not a renewable resource.
• 15-20% of fabric is wasted in garment production.
• The EPA estimates Americans throw away over 68 pounds of textiles every year.



Men's Patchwork Short and Shirt

• Sweatshops are a reality. 

Peaceful Fashions challenges the typical design process by pursuing new and creative ways to provide our customer with products that are environmentally responsible and fashionable. One way we approach this is through our zero-waste designs. We use all-new materials and eliminate waste in product design and manufacture. Scraps from previous designs are saved and pieced together to create piecework designs and patchwork fabric. Zero-waste fashion began gaining publicity in the late 1990's alongside the zero-waste movement, which is the philosophy that waste is actually a valuable resource. However, zero-waste fashion is certainly not a new concept; early examples include the traditional Japanese Kimono and Indian Sari. 

Peaceful Fashions is committed to maintaining transparency within our company, we strive for trust-based relationships with our customers. We will not tolerate the current price paid by the environment, and we hope that through education we can promote the new trend of sustainable living