| August Designs ( after the groundbreaking ethical | | | | looks come out of the same garment. Now the |
| eco DPOL fashion innovation has come up with a | | | | wearer can enjoy the same ensemble over and |
| new concept in the arena of fashion. The new | | | | over again without getting bored of it. |
| Collection “As you like it” gives a meaning | | | | |
| to fashion altogether. | | | | |
| "As you like it" as the name speaks is based on | | | | Global warming! Go Green! Sustainability! are few |
| the concept of multiple look of single garment as | | | | common words which scintillate in air around us. |
| per one's choice. The ensembles can be worn in | | | | From tube to print, everywhere the same slogans |
| two different ways- Regular way (option 1), or | | | | are enchanted, but the question still remains the |
| upside down (option 2, inverted way) creating | | | | same, Do we, a commoner, really care and follow |
| altogether two different looks of the same | | | | sustainable practices? |
| ensemble, for two different occasions. Yes, the | | | | Sustainable practices touch almost every aspect |
| clothes are not just reversible; they can be worn | | | | of life starting from agriculture, architecture to |
| upside down. | | | | fashion and lifestyle products, the very three |
| | | | common necessities, food, clothing and shelter. |
| Inspired from nature where a lot of fruits and | | | | Over years there has been a sudden increase in |
| vegetables like oranges, bananas etc grow upside | | | | number of fashion labels and brands that speak of |
| down, but their beauty remains the same even | | | | eco fashion. These brands not only use ethical |
| when even when they are put upside down on | | | | means of production but also put naturally grown, |
| our dining tables. Similarly the ensembles look | | | | sustainable and recycled materials to proper end |
| sound and aesthetically appealing when are worn | | | | use thereby substantially reducing carbon footprint |
| in regular fashion or upside down. | | | | and the landfill problem. The diverse materials and |
| Based on the concept of ‘multiple use’ | | | | products are made under fair trade conditions in |
| and ‘minimalistic clothing’, the wearer can | | | | India and china and proper wages are given to the |
| be engaged to his her apparel in more than one | | | | artisans which not only improve their living |
| way where one can choose his/her look as per | | | | conditions, but also make them financially |
| the occasion in his fast moving circuit. You can | | | | independent. |
| now walk into your office wearing one look and | | | | All that is required from our end if to promote |
| move directly from your work to a cocktail party | | | | sustainable / eco / ethical fashion which not only |
| just by wearing your dress upside down. The | | | | make our wardrobe colorful with natural new and |
| dresses are so designed, that out of the two | | | | trendy materials but also promises much more, |
| looks, one of looks (Option 1) is for regular wear | | | | each one of us, making this planet a better place |
| whereas the other (Option 2, upside down/ | | | | to live. |
| inverted) creates a chic look for, apt as party | | | | To affect the eco/sustainable fashion culture |
| wear. | | | | significantly at a fast pace we need to initiate an |
| The concept of multiple look, also adds a new | | | | eco fashion revolution wherein each one of us |
| meaning to ethical / sustainable fashion. The | | | | bear a responsibility of promoting and practicing |
| collection doubles usability of materials as two | | | | the eco cause. |