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Slow Fashion: my favorites (1)

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This article is the first of my new favorites format. I’m changing my favorites posts in order to write thematic articles. I start today with my latest Sustainable Fashion favorites:

* The red gown worn by Danielle Macdonald at the Academy Awards

This glamourous gown was created by Christian Siriano with recycled tulle. The bright red color was made using vegetable dye. Danielle MacDonald wore this eco-responsible outfit to support Red Carpet Green Dress initiative.


Drawing inspired by the red gown worn by Danielle Macdonald at the Academy Awards by Christian Siriano

* The Stella McCartney Fall-Winter 2019-2020 Fashion Show upcycled multicoloured dress

This dress has been made from vintage T-shirts which have been stripped, knotted end to end and knitted.


The Stella McCartney Fall-Winter 2019-2020 Fashion Show upcycled multicoloured dress


Photo: Armando Grillo

* The vintage Dior dress that Emily Deschanel wore at the Academy Awards

This strappy midi dress could be worn on several occasions. I like its timeless style.


Drawing inspired by the vintage Dior dress worn by Emily Deschanel at the Academy Awards

That’s it for my latest slow fashion crushes. Feel free to leave me comments regarding this new format and see you soon.

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2016 Oscars & Cesars: my favourite outfits

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Last weekend took place the Oscars and the Césars (the French Academy Awards). It was an opportunity to spot beautiful eveningwear, even if I regret the lack of risk of red carpet fashion.

My favorite outfit at the Césars is a long black dress with openwork patterns that was worn by an unindentified woman.

drawing of a woman wearing a long black dress with openwork patterns at the 2016 Cesars

I found Mélanie Laurent very chic in a long black strapless gown by Saint Laurent. The actress and director was here for ‘Demain’ (Tomorrow in English) her documentary on Ecology.

drawing of Mélanie Laurent wearing a long black strapless gown by Saint Laurent at the 2016 Cesars

Incidentally Ecology was quite present at this year’s awards ceremonies: ‘Demain’ won the best documentary award at the Césars and Leonardo DiCaprio’s acceptance speech called for action on climate change.

More Ecology on the red carpet with Red Carpet Green Dress project for which actress Sophie Turner wore a crepe long grey dress ethically made by Galvan.

drawing of Sophie Turner wearing a crepe long grey dress ethically made by Galvan at the 2016 Academy Awards

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Gina Rodriguez wearing a blue gown at the 2015 Academy Awards

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Every year, I watch the outfits on different red carpets. I spot my favorite outfits and I try to spot the most beautiful ethical or vintage outfits too.

At the Academy Awards, I found that actress Gina Rodriguez outfit was a success. The gown was designed by Manon Gabard for Red Carpet Green Dress. The backless cobalt blue long gown is made from organic peace silk*. I especially like that her dress is as gorgeous from behind as from the front.

drawing of Gina Rodriguez wearing a backless cobalt blue long gown at the 2015 Academy Awards

* Peace silk is produced without killing the pupae

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Gisele Bündchen green Prophetik dress at Rainforest Alliance gala

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As a Rainforest Alliance board member, model Gisele Bündchen was invited to the Rainforest Alliance gala in May 2014. Rainforest Alliance is a non-governmental organization whose goal is the protection of biodiversity and forests (you may have noticed their certified seal, a green frog, on some products).

For this occasion, Gisele Bündchen wore a magic mint strapless gown by Prophetik.

drawing of Gisele Bündchen wearing a hemp green Prophetik strapless gown at 2014 Rainforest Alliance gala

Surprisingly this satiny dress is made of hemp. It’s the first time I see a hemp evening gown. I already knew that hemp is ecological because it needs little water, no pesticides and it absorbs carbon dioxide. Now I can add that hemp is chic.

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Olga Kurylenko wearing a pink dress at the 2014 Academy Awards

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I have drawn actress Olga Kurylenko’s pink dress at the Academy Awards. It’s a sleeveless garnet-colored long gown. A piece of pleated fabric is sewn at an angle on the chest of the dress and spreads on the shoulder.

drawing of Olga Kurylenko wearing a pink eco-friendly long dress at the 2014 Academy Awards

Besides being elegant, this dress is also ecological : It’s made from GOTS certified organic peace silk. Peace silk is produced without killing the pupae. The fabric has been dyed with natural dyes: sappanwood and madder root.

The dress has been designed by Alice Elia, a French fashion student who won Red Carpet Green Dress competition. This competition is organised every year on the occasion of the Academy Awards.

For more information, see Red Carpet Green Dress website

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2014 Golden Globes: my favorite outfits

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This year I have spotted the outfits and accessories of several actresses at the Golden Globes:

the audacious Emma Watson

Emma Watson is wearing a two-sided Dior outfit. The front is a red long gown. The back is an open dress and the young woman is wearing figure-hugging black pants. It could have been awful but in fact the result is a success. Even Emma Watson’s midnight blue stilettos match the rest of her outfit.

drawing of Emma Watson wearing a Dior red long dress and black trousers at the 2014 Golden Globes

Cate Blanchett, radiant and ethical

Cate blanchett is wearing Chopard earrings, each one looking like a rolled-up branch whose leaves are diamonds. This jewel is fairmined certified.

drawing of Cate Blanchett wearing Chopard ethical diamond earrings at the 2014 Golden Globes

You can see those earrings more closely on Eco-Age website

Lupita Nyong’O, the best dress

Lupita Nyong’O is wearing my favorite outfit. The beginner actress is wearing a Ralph Lauren red off-the-shoulder gown with an attached cape.

drawing of Lupita Nyong’O wearing a Ralph Lauren red off-the-shoulder cape dress at the 2014 Golden Globes

Emma Thompson, the flying stilettos

Finally here is a link to the video showing Emma Thompson throwing her Louboutin stilettos. I admit that I did not pay attention to the reste of her outfit but I had a laugh like I had had a laugh reading her speech at the National Board of Review gala the week before.

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Academy Awards 2013 : Adele in a long black gown

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On her arrival at the 2013 Oscars, singer Adele is wearing a long black gown by Jenny Packham. The dress is sprinkled with sparkling black rocaille beads. Its dark color nicely contrasts with Adele’s blond hair and porcelain complexion.

drawing of Adele a long black gown by Jenny Packham at the 2013 Oscars

Later in the evening, Adele is is wearing a Burberry black below the knee dress to perform Skyfall live then she’s wearing a third long black gown by Burberry to accept the Best Original Song award.

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Nicole Kidman in Pucci at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival

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At the 2003 Cannes Film Festival where she presented the film Dogville, Nicole Kidman was wearing on of the most beautiful dresses I have seen on the steps of the Palais des Festivals.

drawing of Nicole Kidman wearing a red Pucci dress at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival

It’s a long dress with a halter neck by Pucci. The dress is held by a pearl and multicolored precious stones chocker. The actress is also wearing two bangles that match this necklace. Fanciful patterns are blossoming on the red and fuchsia dress. It looks like a surrealist painting inspired by painter Joan Miró, that would have been painted directly on the fabric.

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