Gorgeous and Green in Living Color
Gorgeous & Green, Global Green’s annual gala in San Francisco has been the most stylish proof of a sustainable lifestyle being easily compatible with high fashion and fine living.
Gorgeous & Green at the Bently Reserve
Gorgeous & Green, Global Green’sannual gala in San Francisco has been the most stylish proof of a sustainable lifestyle being easily compatible with high fashion and fine living. In its 7th year it once again drew San Francisco’s eco jet set to the gorgeous LEED-certified Bently Reserve for a “Moulin Rouge” themed evening aimed at raising funds for Global Green’s program in collaboration with the San Francisco Unified School Districtto incorporate green building features in their new construction projects.
Zem Joaquin, Mathew Petersen, Nadine Weil
Christopher Bently and Amber Marie Bently
Donovan Friedman and Selin Sintac
Sarah Bell, Wymond Miles, Andrea Larson
Mathew Petersen and Heidi Pettit
The eco stylish co-chairs once again were San Francisco’s foremost green living expert Zem Joaquin, whose EcoFabulous has been the go to source for sustainable living, and Nadine Weil, founder of Heart of Green. The building’s generous proprietors Amber Marie and Christopher Bently served as vice-chairs. Honorary hosts included actress Rosario Dawson, who shared her support via video from London, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Angela Lindval and Peter Mensah.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Gavin Newson
Zem Joaquin and James Joaquin
Rochelle Osterbauer and Diana Sasoletti
Patrick Baker and Tanya Baker
Claudia Juestel and Carolyn Gerin
Kudra Kalema and Betsabe Bocaitis
The guest list was comprised of a combination of the chic and the fashion-forward, among them Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom who accompanied his wife, CSI: Miami star Omar Miller, Gina and Dave Pell, Tanya and Patrick Baker, Narry Singh, Board Director or Architecture for Humanity, Gary Friedman, CEO of Restoration Hardware, eBay’s trend expert Karen Bard, and the most versatile Carolyn Gerin, co-founder GreenGlamGo and president of Anti-Bride Productions.
Omar Miller and Michelle Branch
Gina Pell and Dave Pell
Suzanne Agasi and Michael Mina
Chelsea Giudice and Hooman Khalili
Claudia Ross and Jennifer Siebel Newsom
In the spirit of Global Green’s motto of being “truly sustainable without sacrificing style” guests enjoyed, organic and biodynamic cocktails, farm-to-table hors d’ oeuvres by Taste Catering, and a formal dinner comprised of dishes made with locally-grown and sustainable ingredients prepared by Michael Mina, Joseph Humphrey of Dixie and Bill Corbett of Absinthe.� Dinner was accompanied by the soulful stylings of Michelle Branch’swho has been longtime supporter of environmental causes.
Michelle Branch performing
Narry Singh enjoying the show
The much anticipated eco fashion show that followed was curated and produced by fashion designer Lily Achatz and GreenGlamGo’s co-founder Clarissa Nicosia to be a celebration of color.
Karen Caldwell, one of San Francisco’s most glamorous women, returned with stunning jewel-toned cocktail and evening dresses, including a slim red one-shoulder gown with a fuchsia belt. Since her label’s launch in 2009 she has dressed many of the city’s socialites and Hollywood actresses, such as Holly Robinson Peete, Amanda Seyfried, Viola Davis, Anne Dudeck, and Daphne Zunega.
Mina Yazdi and Olya Dzhilikhova of Mina + Olya also most successfully expressed the glamorous side of organic design, and Sara Shepherdintroduced her new collection, which included dresses in textured sustainable silks.
Lily Achatz and Clarissa Nicosia
Karen Caldwell, Oliver Tolentino, Sara Shepherd
Olga Dzilikhova and Mina Yazdi
Design by Sara Shepherd
Design by Sara Shepherd
Design by Sara Shepherd
Design by Mina + Olya
Design by Mina + Olya
Design by Karen Caldwell
Design by Karen Caldwell
A wonderful ending to the show was provided by the Philippines native and Los Angeles based designer Oliver Tolentino, whose couture gowns are made from some rather humble and unusual textiles such as hemp, as well as pineapple and water lily fibers mixed with sustainable silks, which he fashions into the most exquisite masterpieces. I had the opportunity to get a private back-stage tour and was amazed at the meticulous handcrafted elements of Oliver’s work that would impress any seasoned couturier, especially the use of such unconventional materials. I observed the same attention to detail in his menswear, sported by the designer himself and his partner Andrew Caruthers, and as a result I was even more impressed by Oliver’s versatility.
Margaret Gardiner, former Miss Universe and Hollywood Foreign Press Association member, wore an am off-white beaded French lace gown by Oliver to the 2012 Golden Globes. Among the many admirers of the dress were George Clooney and Angelina Jolie,who said, “You look stunning”.
Design by Oliver Tolentino
Design by Oliver Tolentino
Design by Oliver Tolentino
Design by Oliver Tolentino
Every year manufacturer’s are coming up with new innovations that make stylish green living more and more attainable, without denying ourselves the creature comforts and beauty we have become accustomed to, and every year Gorgeous & Green sets for higher goal for green fashion. My hat off to the talented and innovative designers and the passionate event team for raising $250K for green causes and for making a convincing statement in shifting everyone’s view of green design. I very much look forward to what the next event will have to offer.
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