Survivor Model in Recycled Gown at thinkVitality

We promise this is the final review of LA Fashion Week…at least for this season.

thinkVitality was a fashion show benefiting the breast cancer prevention organization Susan G. Komen For The Cure. It was at Natural Products Expo West, a natural lifestyle trade show. It was in Anaheim, CA, home of Disneyland. And, believe it or not, it was actually really fun. With the chips stacked much against it, as far as glamour and fashionworld cache goes, thinkVitality kinda rocked. Nine ethical designers showed their Fall ‘08 fashions including Stewart+Brown, Deborah Lindquist, Livity Outernational, Linda Loudermilk, Ecolution, Indigenous Designs, Green Babies, Under The Canopy, and Ecolution.

Highlights of the show included Linda Loudermilk, who gilded the show with some truly stunning well-constructed designs in eco-luxe fabrics. Another headturner was the hottest of the hot swimsuits from Koi Swimwear. Of course the true pinnacle of the show was the standing ovation given to the breast cancer survivors who came out for the finale, modeling gowns of recycled think energy bar wrappers.

Everything about this show was done in complete style. The venue (as well as the dapper security) was decked out in white and pink. The bar was run by the generous team at Guayaki yerba mate, serving they’re dangerously delicious “Soft Landings” cocktails. The VIP bracelets were gorgeous beaded pieces from Rainforest Native that are absolute keepers. The production was completely professional. Though her personal PR was a tad overdone and the show’s huge program was not so eco, CEO Lizanne Falsetto certainly deserves major kudos for a job well done. thinkProducts raised $50,000 for Komen For The Cure. You go girl.

The Most Incredibly Charismatic Model at thinkVitality 2008

Koi Swimwear at thinkVitality

Koi Swimwear At thinkVitality