The Eco-Chic Event

Planning Sustainably can be Stylish, Cost-Effective and Fun

by Nicole Sillapere | Published in July 2006 Focus on Production

For Gen Art’s annual fashion show fundraiser, Sillapere collected materials from salvage sources and re-branded them. After the event, the furniture was donated to a San Francisco non-profit that sets up artists’ studios.

These cube seats were made by re-using material from large wall panels that decorated a previous event.

These chair covers and table linens are made out of hemp, the production of which typically involves less pesticide use than cotton.

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About the author: Nicole Sillapere

Nicole Sillapere is the creative director and innovative force behind Sillapere, an event design company based out of San Francisco.
Contact: info@sillapere.com

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