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Here she comes, Miss Eco-America. If Miss Vermont Ashley Wheeler is
crowned Miss America at Planet Hollywood in Vegas this Saturday (airing
nationwide on TLC), she’ll take the stage a hand-beaded eco-evening gown
made from sustainable silk, vintage gold lace and hemp, which, despite
being one of the most sustainable sources for materials on the planet
and a favorite crop of our founding fathers, is still a felony to grow
in this country.
Lynn specializes on one-of-a-kind natural fiber evening and wedding
gowns, embellished with appliqués, vintage trim and hand-embroidery.
All of her gowns are made from natural or recycled fibers, and are
hand-sewn on vintage sewing machines in Vermont, where she designs from
a completely solar-powered studio. And five percent of sales go to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).
If a walk down the catwalk or aisle isn’t in your near future, check
out the collection of eco-couture jackets that Lynn designs under her
alter-ego Earth Bitch label. Doubtful Miss Wheeler will list that label
in her contest fashion credits, but one can always hope.
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