L.A. Fashion Week Spring '08: Evidence of Evolution
Evidence of Evolution launched its green line Oct. 17 during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Culver City, Calif.
The Los Angeles–based collection, created by partners Ali Alborzi and Andrew McCarthy, is made of organic cotton and hemp silk using low-impact dyes. “We watch what we put into the gutters,” Alborzi said with a laugh.
The inspiration for the collection is the bohemian crusader living in today’s global society, campaigning for eco-conscious living and striving for a sustainable future.
The runway presentation began in a solid white palette and then exploded into color. “Everyone thinks that green has to be boring, but it doesn’t. It can be vibrant. It can be anything you want,” Alborzi said.
A palette of red, mustard, peacock blue, fuchsia and neutral gray dominated the collection. Women’s styles included simple, short tunic shapes and long dresses in a gauzy cotton fabric. Nature-inspired graphics, such as a feather print, appeared on a drawstring dress and off-theshoulder tee. And there were plenty of little tank tops paired with colorful skinny jeans. The men’s collection had the look of a casual bohemian sophisticate and included clean styles such as a white jacket paired with a Henley tee and a shocking red four-pocket jacket and jean ensemble. Vests and hoodies added casual ease, and ties dressed up the look. —N. Jayne Seward
