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The $16.5 bil U.S. garment industry is dependent on polluting synthetics and sweatshop labor. Invest your hard-earned dollars into quality repurposed pieces, like Annatarian's gowns, instead.

Mary Pickford, silent screen actress of the 1930s, was the first Best Actress winner to demand a discount on her Oscar dress from the designer - a blue Lanvin.

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Got somewhere to go but nothing to wear? If schmancy's what you're looking for, go for an eco-couture gown from Annatarian, a local design company that gussies up hand-dyed vintage, surplus, and organic fabrics with hand-painting (the WGA said pencils down, not brushes), beading, and vintage baubles. When designer Anna Mkhitarian reaches for silk, it's either organic "peace silk" or gathered from recycled kimonos. The results range from flowing empire waist gowns fashioned from 1960's muumuus to reworked vintage dresses (we've got our eye on a peachy sundress with a vintage brooch). Whether you choose from the collection or have a custom gown made, you'll have something unique for the big event...no matter where you're going.

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Annatarian (818-458-7992). Dresses, $1,100 and up.

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