L.A. fashion week may be a sad imitation of its New York brethren, but it’s got one distinct advantage. This is where all the new eco-conscious lines show, from less-recognized Ecoganik to touted jeans staple Rogan. This year the showcase Econoveau kicked off the week with hip Brooklyn line Bahar Shapar and elaborate ballgowns from London eco-couturier Gary Harvey, pictured. Both designers skew far from the hippie hemp caftans and shapeless earth-tone tees of yore, thank god. On Wednesday the pioneer who first gave eco-clothing a good name, Linda Loudermilk, hits the runway, with bizarro rumored special guest: Prince.
