Vegetarian Star

With Kate Middleton and Prince William‘s wedding approaching soon, many fashion enthusiasts are speculating about the details of the dress.

The UK Daily Mail predicts it will be silk and raises questions about the ethics of such material.

If you’re the extra sensitive vegetarian who puts the ladybug you find on the organic strawberries outside in the grass or still feel guilty that harvesting plants inadvertently kills insect and rodents, you of course treat silk like leather, wool and fur, where the worms that produce it are usually boiled or roasted while inside the cocoon. One figure estimates there are 6,600 worms killed for every kilo of silk harvested.

But there is an alternative and perhaps Middleton will take advantage of it.

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Linda Loudermilk Spring 2010

Eco designer Linda Loudermilk has previewed some of her Spring 2010 collection, which features vegan silk-harvested without killing the silkworm.

In addition, treehugger.com is reporting on how other eco friendly fabrics are used:

“The collection does have its share of organic cotton (with no pesticides or heavy mineral dyes, of course) – but she also uses vegan silk for vests; silk charmeuse, lyocell, and a seaweed-based fabric for tops and tunics; bamboo for cuffs, pants and shorts; human hair and hemp in spats; organic wool in jackets; and reclaimed French lace in dresses.”

For more information on Loudermilk’s fashions, visit lindaloudermilk.com.

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