Comments on: Eco Fashion Week Is Doomed To Be Vancouver’s 3rd Failure

By: Victoria Potter

Victoria Potter — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:37:21 +0000

@Sigrid: Before I divulge my response, note the date of posting: two years ago. I was wrong, and I’m glad I was. Imagine where I was coming from when this was written; VFW and BCFW disasters already existed, and another fashion week appears with just as high a potential for disaster as them? The liklihood of failure was great.

Regardless of what event is being criticised, it’s foolish to expect a solution based argument. There is nothing wrong with noting flaws, and not proposing a solution. Perhaps the writer does not think that the solution should be another Fashion Week (which was indeed where I stood at the time). Eco does not get a free pass when it comes to events or movements, no matter what the community is doing and where. I have seen utter garbage regurgitated in the name of ‘eco fashion’, while the designer expected a positive crowd response. You still need to create something of substance, proper design and preparation.

I’d like to know what EFW deems as ‘eco’ for larger brands that have been showing. I hope it’s more than recycled buttons. Either way, I am curious as to your function in the eco scene, as you clearly believe yourself to be something of high authourity when it comes to communicating with critics of the community.

By: Sigrid

Sigrid — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:18:31 +0000

This article is so poorly written and supported that its difficult to believe that the author has any notion of the industry at all. Stop bitching and try to see the bigger picture. Eco fashion week is a great way of educating consumers and fashion lovers about the impact that their choices have on the environment. From the labor it took to the materials needed, we all need to be aware of how this may affect our environment. Weather its according to your standards or not , maybe you can toss aside your superficial opinions and see that this is at least a positive step that will allow the fashion industry to evolve in the right direction. At least someone has taken the initiative, and if your not liking it then step in and do something! It is clear to any sensible human being that this cause can do us all good, so why would just sit there and talk shit. Its just weak. There is nothing wrong with a critique, an opinion weather positive or negative is what changes things on this planet, they are always appreciated. Whats not appreciated is the lazy way in which you divulge your opinion. There is no substance, not solution. What are you good for then? There are enough people on the internet who think they’re suddenly a genius because they can criticize something, without any true substance. This is exactly what your doing. If you had something constructive to say I may be able to take your opinion seriously, but all you can do for your readers is bitch. That is some great contribution. Your standing in the way of something that the world needs.

By: Victoria Potter

Victoria Potter — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 18:35:56 +0000

@Lloyd Barnes: Yes, I was at the opening event and it seemed like it has hope. I’m going to be at a few shows this week, and I certainly hope the last of my doubts are proved false.

By having proper sponsorship and admin, I believe the event has a future – now if Vancouver can keep up with the design requirements, then we’re set.

By: Lloyd Barnes

Lloyd Barnes — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 15:45:22 +0000

I was at one of the shows at EFW last night and it was excellent – well organized, good sponsorship, cool location and creative designers. I hope we see another one in Vancouver!

By: Victoria Potter

Victoria Potter — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:43:07 +0000

@Pricilla: it seems like having a Fashion Week cheapens their cause, especially with the horrific job the previous Weeks have been. Let the work speak for itself, I say!

By: Pricilla

Pricilla — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:13:50 +0000

I’m not planning anything, I just know a lot of eco designers in this city and I strongly believe they can make it, whether they have their own fashion week or not

By: Victoria Potter

Victoria Potter — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:28:25 +0000

@Earl: thank you, earloveschips@hotmail.com. I appreciate your constructive argument and valid points.

@Pricilla: well, pricilla4prez@hotmail.com, I doubt that very much. Prove me wrong, I dare you! If you can plan an event half as well as you lip off, then you should be fine.

By: Pricilla

Pricilla — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:24:31 +0000

you’ll be sorry.

By: Earl

Earl — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:24:01 +0000

Fuck you. You ignorant fuck!

By: Victoria Potter

Victoria Potter — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:34:12 +0000

@THREADS: I’d love to be proved wrong; we’ll see how it performs.