The Oscars with a hint of GREEN

Suzy Amis, wife of Avatar director James Cameron, wore this eco-friendly gown at the Academy Awards which was the winning design of her “Red Carpet, Green Dress” contest she held. Each entry for the design competition was $50 which was to benefit the non-profit Muse Elementary. According to their web site, Muse encourages “ecological appreciation with ongoing action as a way of life.” Students also eat organic food, learn in a toxin-free environment, and are taught to honor all living things.

Jillian Granz (on left), a Michigan State Univesity senior majoring in apparel and textile design, won the competition. It’s a zero-waste dress — made from Ahimsa or “peace” silk, derived from cocoons without killing the silk worms inside. Suzy said that Granz’s dress was “a beautiful combination of sustainability and style. I’m excited to promote the talent of this young designer.”