Paving the way for decades, Californians have created an international
stage for bringing environmental issues to the forefront by endorsing
green initiatives and policies to further the E-movement.  
Eco-conscious showroom entrepreneur and owner of Derelicte, Jason
Bates is paving the way for eco-change in the fashion industry with the
creation of Class. Class, a trade show showcasing some of the top
designer eco-friendly lines in the world launched at the Santa Monica
Civic Auditorium, in California last year and is a bi-annual event of
buyers seeking out hot lines who represent a eco-perspective on
fashion. Fashion Q&A attend the 3 day event that was held March 1st
through the 3rd , 2008.  Over 100 exhibitors including, Diesel, WeSC,
Topo Ranch, B with G, Ted Baker of London, Threads for Thought
Pictured (top and bottom)
are looks from Ted Bakers
Fall 2008 collection
Tedbaker.com
and several lines who are featured in this month's issue such as,
Lucy B. Cosmetics, Re:Volve, M the Movement, and the San
Damian Collection packed the showroom floor. This exciting
event was a must not miss and the next installment is slated for
August 19th through 20th, 2008. For information on the Class
trade show go to: Classtradeshow.com.
Paul Wignall (center) of Matte Black is
co-designer of this emerging men's wear line with
his brother Matt Wignall
Matteblackclothing.com
Class Trade Show guest DJ had the best view in the house from
the top of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium; once home to the
Academy Awards
Co-founder of Class, Jason Bates (right) mixing
up a healthily juice concoction. Attendees
also sampled Sake'2me, the first bottled all
natural flavored sake' and received
complimentary spa treatments from Exhale at
the Viceroy Hotel, Santa Monica
Coast Sales Rep,
Stephen
Niedringhaus (left)
holds up a hoodie
from the
functional men's
and women's
casual line
TopoRanch.com