(December 22, 2004) -- State Senator Alan Lowenthal (D, LB-SP-PV) and LB Councilwoman Bonnie Lowenthal recently joined over thirty state and local officials in modeling environmentally friendly clothing at a fashion show held to benefit the Coalition for Clean Air.

LBReport.com posts photos below.

The fashion show, "Clean Air -- Always in Fashion," was held at L.A.'s California Market Center on December 9. It featured public officials "modeling the latest garments made of organic cotton and other environmentally-friendly fabrics by environmentally-responsible designers and clothing companies to support the Coalition’s programs," says a release by organizers.

Photos and clothing descriptions below were provided to us on request by a publicist for the event.

Councilwoman Lowenthal wore clothing from a German company called Pur Natur just becoming available in the U.S. "Her long grey coat is made from 100% chemical-free wool. The longsleeved red sweater is also made from pure wool, untreated with chemicals that would irritate skin or harm the environment." (Further information: www.naturalla.com)

Source: Coalition for Clean Air

Source: Coalition for Clean Air

State Senator Lowenthal modeled a "Himalaya Sportcoat" by Norm Thompson. The sportcoat is "made from an environmentally-sustainable blend of hemp and yak. Hemp gives this sportcoat rich texture and substance, while yak adds to the luxurious softness. He's also wearing Norm Thompson's tencel jeans. Tencel is a durable, eco-friendly natural fiber." (Further information: www.normthompson.com.)

"This event highlights the role environmentally-friendly clothing can play in helping to improve our air quality, and we appreciate the enthusiastic participation of so many public officials," said Tim Carmichael, President of the Coalition for Clean Air in the release.

Those scheduled to model clothing at the event were:

In September 2004, the Coalition for Clean Air joined in an appeal to the LB City Council, opposing certification of a Port of LB Environmental Impact Report on expansion of Pier J. Following a bruising City Council hearing, the Port reexamined and rescinded its EIR, pledging to rework the document.

The group maintains a web site at: www.coalitionforcleanair.org.