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A bandana is a square or triangle pieces of cloth that are folded and worn on the body. These can come in different colors, such as green, blue, red, yellow, and black with white designs. These are often seen tied on the head or around the neck. Today, it is mostly worn as a fashion statement, but bandanas of yore had protective purposes rather than decorative ones.

Old Western movies popularized bandanas by featuring cowboys with these pieces of cloth tied around their necks. These were also used by farmers, railroad engineers, and pirates to wipe the sweat from their faces as they work. They are also used to protect the collar and the neck from gathering dust.

Bandanas nowadays are also used as symbols of identity, particularly in Italy. For instance, the colors can determine gang affiliations; Bloods have red ones, the Crips have blue bandanas. However, wearing a bandana does not automatically translate to gang membership. Many people wear bandanas just because they are useful and fun.

People who frequently wear helmets also benefit from bandanas through its protection of the skin and hair against the friction that can be caused by the helmet. Dog owners can also tie bandanas around their dogs’ bodies to identify them if ever they are lost in a group of dogs. There are also some bandanas that have built-in water bladders. When cooled, these can provide heat relief on hot summer days.

For an unassuming piece of cloth, it is hard to believe that there are so many uses for bandanas; from costumes to accessories of various generations.

Will I live to see the day when ‘A’ list supermodels are walking down the catwalk with eco designer clothes, or ‘A’ celebrities walking down the red carpet with green eco garments? For now the world of green fashion designers is still a pretty small one.

But eco designers like Meiling Chen have reinforced my believe that the world of eco fashion is not too far away.

Be inspired by Meiling Chen, an up and coming eco fashion designer that is making waves in the fashion industry. Her unorthodox approach, courageous ambition and imaginative thinking is leading the eco way on the catwalks. “I am constantly adding new pieces to my collection and I aim to create season less clothes. I also do not follow common trends.”

What’s more impressive with her eco resume is that she mixes her own plant-based and low-impact dyes, and works with carefully procured organic cotton, hemp, hemp silk blends, and organic wool with all her garments.

She’s exhibited her sustainable collection theme in major fashion shows.  Meiling calls her shows the “Fearless Dreamer” and her designs have been shown with “House of Organic” during New York Fashion Week and at the GreenShows. Her collections are crafted in super soft eco-fabrics that flow and drape beautifully with sexy, cutout backs.

Every goal pursued and achieved all starts with a dream. “I love to draw since I was little and had my heart set in the creative field since then. My schooling has always been in the fine arts, sculpture, visual communication design (graphic design) and fashion design.

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Look fashion magazine has created a unique pop-up ethical Fashion Swap boutique near Carnaby St – London’s legendary heart of fashion. 

In a first for any UK fashion magazine, Look’s inaugural Fashion Swap event will take over a boutique at 65-67 Broadwick St –– across the weekend of Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February 2009. 

Entry to this event is completely free with Look Swap points. Look readers simply need to donate up to 10 items of clothing, shoes and bags at a number of locations across London during the weekend of 24th and 25th January, in exchange for points to ‘spend’ at the Look Fashion Swap on Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February 2009. 

The exclusive event, in support of Jo’s Trust Fighting Cervical Cancer, will also include star-studded donations from a raft of Look’s favourite fashionistas, including Alexandra Burke, Fearne Cotton, Gwen Stefani, Lisa Snowdon and Peaches Geldof. Retailers including Ted Baker, Mango, Office, Warehouse, Dune, Oasis and New Look have also donated items for the Fashion Swap. 

Look senior marketing manager Tara Steadman says: “Everyone knows that every penny counts right now and we’re very excited to be launching the very first free Look Fashion Swap event. No other UK fashion magazine has ever set up shop in the heart of London’s fashion district for such a unique, ethical and cost-saving proposition. We’ve had great support from celebrities and fashion brands alike – and Look readers are just going to love it!” 

The Look Fashion Swap is being promoted in-magazine and online at www.look.co.uk/lookfashionswap – where fashion lovers can find out more details on the points system, drop off schedule and top fashion swap tips from the Look fashion team. 

Look publishing director Julie Lavington adds:”Look is the biggest fashion weekly in the UK and the Fashion Swap completely taps into our readers’ love of fashion, their sense of fun and eye for a bargain!” 

A limited edition Look canvas bag will be available for a £2 donation to Jo’s Trust.