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Style Ethics STELLA MCCARTNEY LEADS THE PACK AS FASHION'S TOP DESIGNERS GO GREEN WITH ULTRALUXE SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES. BY ALEXANDRIA GEISLER C ast in vivid pink and decorated with a glossy gold closure, spring's must-have shoulder bag is feminine, luxe, and (gasp) eco-friendly. The Beckett bag, the newest style from celebrated designer Stella McCartney, fea- tures "eco faux" leather (treated with sustainably sourced vegetable oil) and a collapsible frame (to minimize packaging). In the past, the term "sus- tainable clothing" referred to oatmeal-tinged garments made of hemp, but McCartney put green fashion on the map when she debuted her all-organic, animal-free namesake collection in 2001. "It's really the job of fashion designers now to turn things on their head in a different way, and not just try to turn a dress on its head every season," says McCartney. "Try to ask questions about how you make that dress and what materials you're using. I think that's far more interesting." The designer works organic cotton, biodegradable rubber, and sustainably sourced wood into her sleek separates, denim, belts, bags, and footwear. Green fashion is becoming a major theme on the runways, with top brands unveiling covetable styles this season. Michael Kors offers a line of knitwear—including oversize sweaters and hot pants—in recycled yarn. Maiyet sourced hand- crafted materials from artisans in India, Kenya, and Peru for its print-heavy, silk-filled spring col- lection. And Edun's striking basket-weave crop tops and woven pencil skirts were created by art- ists in Africa. Indeed, for Spring 2014, style needn't be compromised for conscience. The Shops at Crystals, 702-798-5102; stellamccartney.com V Eco Alter Nappa Beckett bag in pink, Stella McCartney ($835) 100 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM LOCAL TREASURES 100_V_SS_LocalTreasures_Spring14.indd 100 2/11/14 12:12 PM