Toggery by Kate D’Arcy Launches for Fall 2007 with a Fashionable Approach to Sustainable Clothing

New York, NY - Toggery by Kate D’Arcy launches for Fall 2007 with a fashionable approach to sustainable clothing. Toggery by Kate D’Arcy is a contemporary collection of knits that, in addition to offering every woman’s essential shapes and styles, is comprised of all 100% organic and sustainable fabrics. The cotton and bamboo fibers used are certified organic – using no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. Each piece is colored with low impact reactive dyes that use less energy, less chemicals and produce less waste than natural or vegetable dyes.

Designer Kate D’Arcy’s mission is to offer a collection of knits using eco-friendly practices that is still at the forefront of contemporary trends so that the everyday consumer can become socially responsible. The debut collection features staple layering tanks, throw-on dresses, a convertible pashmina, a structured bolero and other fall trend pieces. “I've created a lifestyle brand that enables women to make socially and environmentally conscious decisions about clothing, while still being fashion forward and trend oriented. Everyone needs to do their part but it doesn’t need to be a sacrifice.” says Kate.

Everything from the yarn to the finished garment of the Toggery by Kate D’Arcy collection is produced in a socially compliant and quality certified production facility in Pennsylvania that practices vertical manufacturing. The result is reliable production, consistent quality and a reduced environmental footprint.

Kate D’Arcy has a background in communications which led her to various professional endeavors in personal shopping, styling and special events. As a personal shopper and a devotee to basic fits that you can mix and match and accessorize, she found herself looking at various women’s closets and seeing that they were always lacking just a couple basic pieces that would help everything else make sense. Growing up in a local family-run business, Kate firmly believes in doing business in your backyard to help the community thrive and grow. Toggery by Kate D’Arcy is her fashionable and functional answer.

Toggery by Kate D’Arcy is sustainable clothing for a lux life, retailing from $29 - $115 (wholesaling from $12.50-$45).

Please visit www.toggerycollection.com for more information.