lfFE ana SLYIE moderna musof Nicole Bridger B.C. born fashionista is all “a-go-go” when it comes to eco-fashion By Stephanie Trembath, give the desired effect on the runway; that are natural and from renewable Life and Style Editor which is why it is so important to show _ sources to minimize the impact the admiration for those who have the industry has on the earth. hen money comes into play, _ tenacity and will to do their own thing. Since her debut as a series designer, W it becomes a lot harder to Nicole Bridger, a B.C. born fashion _Lululemon Athletica teamed up with stick to one’s initial goals designer who studied at Ryerson Bridger to create “Ogogo” eco clothing; and desires in order to make it to the top University, believes that through yoga wear made of materials such as in such a cut-throat economy. Countless _ fashion it is important to “take care bamboo, hemp, or soy. The “Nicole industries opt to have environmentally of the earth and its people”. Bridger Bridger” 2010 fall/winter collection friendly philosophies so that there is began her career in design interning at consists of pieces that are made of soft some attempt for preserving a future, Vivienne Westwood in London, U.K.., organic wool, organic cotton, bamboo, but the fast and furious lifestyle of where she learned how to sculpt fabric hemp jersey, and spandex. Dark muted many still prevails. Especially in the and obtained a deep appreciation for colors in rich purple, teal, charcoal, y fashion world, many designers utilize clothes. Since then in returning toB.C., —_ and off white make up Bridger’s latest - harmful materials and do not hesitate Bridger has developed her own clothing _ collection with large heavy sweaters ~ to skin whatever animal necessary to line, “Nicole Bridger”, that uses fabrics —_ and long a: dresses. Red BIKRAM YOGA COLLEGE OF INDIA NEW WESTMINSTER 2 WEEKS FOR $30 STUDENT RATES AVAILABLE e 2 Yoga Rooms ¢ Smoothie Bar e Cardio Center e Infrared Sauna @ - Mats & Towels eS 428 Columbia Street, New Westminster 604-523-9642 www.bikramyoganewwestminster.com