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Our affiliated member, designer Lindsey Pelli Cha Pelliccia is excited to bring you an exclusive line of eco-friendly demi couture evening wear. She is a first-generation Italian American whose heritage has influenced her young contemporary and classy-chic style. The line is made exclusively of natural fabrics, produced in a sustainable way. The textiles are made in small artisanal communities, and are then dyed using natural and non-polluting processes. Lindsey comes from a long line of woodworkers, painters and seamstresses. While the art of dressmaking is becoming a thing of the past, she has vivid memories of her mother and her grandmothers making clothes for her family. As a child she sewed with them, and as a teenager she began experimenting with her own designs. |
As an adult, she continued sewing, though mostly for friends and family. She has made formal wear and wedding gowns for loved ones, and has always given hand-made gifts, never thinking of turning her passion into a business.
The wake-up call came while Lindsey was completing her International MBA. Through her travels she noticed the levels of pollution in developing countries, and for her final thesis she decided to explore the environmental impact of the textile industry in Brazil. As she dug deeper into the topic she was fascinated and alarmed to discover how much water pollution the textile industry generates, and how harmful it is to the eco system. She knew she had to act. Now for the first time, Lindsey Pelliccia is sharing her talents with the world. She hopes Pelli Cha will be more than a brand. She hopes everyone who wears it will feel a connection- to the traditions of her family, and to the realization that every choice makes a difference. Pelli Cha debut will be on April, 11th at the Miami Fashion Week - 10th Anniversary event.