EMMA GRADY

Help TreeHugger.com Win The Webby Award

emmagrady — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 19:03:26 +0000

Known as the “Oscars of the Internet”, The Webby Awards recognize the best of the best in the world wide web. Since 2008, Emma Grady has been pounding the pavement as a fashion correspondent at TreeHugger.com and she’s asking for your help–and your vote–to help the Discovery-owned site go home with the gold. Here’s how you can help (via TreeHugger.com):

On this page (the green category) click ‘sign in‘ if you already have an account or ‘sign up to vote‘ if you don’t. It’s very easy since you can sign in with a Facebook, Twitter, or Google account. And then you can click on the TreeHugger logo (twice to confirm your vote). Voting ends on April 26, 2012.

The Webby Award and Webby People’s Voice Award Winners will be announced on May 1, 2012 and winners will be honored at the 16th Annual Webby Awards in New York City–and live streamed on webbyawards.com–on May 21, 2012.

Emma Finds “Stylish Summer Staples” on Fashioning Change

emmagrady — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:29:15 +0000

Fashioning Change called upon Emma’s style expertise for a feature look currently featured on their site. Comprised of wardrobe staples that can be worn year-round, Emma selected pieces that won’t be going “out of season” any time soon.

Emma loves pairing unexpected patterns and prints like a black and white pleated gingham skirt with camouflage ballet flats that juxtapose a feminine style and a masculine print. Worn together, the look is classic, yet on-trend, and ideal for a hot summer day.

Shop the look over at Fashioning Change.

Emma Curates LovingEco “Tastemaker Picks”

emmagrady — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:45:10 +0000

Emma is sharing her fashion and beauty expertise as guest tastemaker at LovingEco.com, a members-only site that sells ethical products at up to 70 percent off. Starting February 27th, shoppers will have an opportunity to purchase items by some of her favorite brands, including Snoozer Loser NY, W3LL People, Article 22, and Priti NYC, with a percentage of sales will go toward a charity of her choice, Village Empowerment. Grady joins the ranks of past tastemakers who include Amy Smart, Shannon Elizabeth, Maria Bello, and Summer Rayne Oakes. Browse all of Emma’s picks on LovingEco.com.

Photo: Karen E. Evans, courtesy Market Publique

Feature Interview in Camino’s “Amerika” Issue

emmagrady — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:05:52 +0000

Emma Grady is interviewed for a feature article on fashion in the U.S. and her style site, Past Fashion Future, in Camino Magazine’s “Amerika” issue (pg. 64-65) out now.

“New York-based fashion reporter Emma Grady is a well-known name within American eco-fashion. Here she shares her American fashion favorites and her enthusiasm for well-made garments with a history.”

Continue reading an excerpt from the article over on Past Fashion Future, here.

Emma Named Face of Snoozer Loser A/W 2011 Scarves Campaign

emmagrady — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 05:33:29 +0000

Emma Grady for Snoozer Loser NY

Emma Grady is the new face of Snoozer Loser’s A/W 2011 Scarves collection. She styled and starred in a 24-page look book featuring Snoozer Loser’s hand-printed scarves paired with her signature classic and timeless style. View the look book, here, and read more about the collaboration on Past Fashion Future.

Join Emma at the Handbag Designer 101 Workshop

emmagrady — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:02:09 +0000

Credit: Karen E. Evans, courtesy Market Publique

On Monday October 24, 2011, join Past Fashion Future founder Emma Grady at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). She’ll be moderating a panel discussion, called “Producing Green Products” during the Handbag Designer 101 Workshop presented by Handbags.com. Read more on Past Fashion Future.

PastFashionFuture.com Named Top 20 Fashion Site

emmagrady — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:18:48 +0000

EcoSalon.com has this to say about Past Fashion Future: “We love the site layout, sharp, stylish images and especially, Something Old, Something New, a series that reveals how modern day style mavens wear heirlooms, vintage, and ethical fashion.”

Continue reading the feature, here.

Feature Interview on Lady Melbourne

emmagrady — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:24:03 +0000

I am excited to announce that I recently did an interview on personal style, fashion blogging in New York, and more, with Australia’s top fashion blog Lady Melbourne. Here is a brief excerpt from the interview:

“Lady Melbourne: What would you say to an aspiring writer or fashionista who is considering a move to New York?

Emma: Oh wow. Good question. I know its cliche but follow your dreams. Be prepared to work hard…” Continue reading on Lady Melbourne, here.

Dubbed The “EkoSartorialista” On Poland’s FashionNow.pl

emmagrady — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:54:56 +0000

Credit: Mariano G / Parsons

Top Poland fashion site FashionNow.pl has ranked Past Fashion Future the Number 1 ethical style site on the web, dubbing Emma with the unofficial title of “ekoSartorialista.” Here is a brief excerpt:

Blog run by stylist and writer Emma Grady is our undisputed number one. Eye-catching modern, clean graphics, which looks more like a professional than the author’s blog page. But that’s not all, Emma specializes in vintage.

Humbled I am. Thank you, FashionNow.pl! Read the original article in Polish and the English translation, here.

Emma Judges the 5th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards

emmagrady — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 16:32:01 +0000

Emma is on the on the preliminary judging panel for the fifth annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards. Along with fellow fashion industry movers and shakers she helped narrow down more than 1,000 handbag design applicants. Here she walks the red carpet at the Awards ceremony held at InStyle Magazine’s headquarters at the Time & Life building in New York City.