Day three at Eco Fashion Week with Farah and Jess! We have to say that this sit-down with Trisha Rampersad took us by surprise; we didn’t think we’d be so moved by a designer after chatting for only a little bit! Her outlook on life and positive energy were so contagious that we couldn’t help feeling like Aphrodite and Athena, about to take on the modern world.

BHANA designer Trisha Rampersad explained that we all have an inner god or goddess inside of us and that the journey through life is about evolution—not only one evolution, but numerous ongoing evolutions that propel us through the stages of our lives.

Beginning with the purity of the earth, we all find our bearings. We build foundations and once we’re comfortable we begin to grow. We spread our wings upwards, towards a purer expression of ourselves and get closer to our inner god or goddess. Gaining confidence, we begin to realize the person we are meant to be. This process of evolution is what Trisha is learning throughout her own life and what she tries to convey through her designs.

Trisha’s dream became a reality when BHANA Designs was born in 2008. After graduating from the Art Institute of Vancouver in 2007, she decided to embrace sustainable fabrics by creating a clothing line that celebrates eco-friendly fashion. Her biggest inspiration was her grandfather who always looked prim and proper, no matter the occasion. She pays respect to his legacy by maintaining high quality fashion while being eco-friendly and using recycled fabrics.

Bringing her philosophy of evolution onto the runway, Trisha took us through a journey at this seasons’ show. What began as gray, green and blue earthy tones transformed into a pastel wonderland showcasing her evolution of colour. She began with simple, loose fitting dresses that were tied at the waist with a neutral belt. As the show continued she featured her signature blazers with satin-detailed skirts. Concluding the show with pure grace and elegance, her models looked like goddesses in flowing dresses. White, gold, and rich blues dominated these final styles and showed a completed change from the first pieces. With some garments flowing, and others fitted, Trisha blew us away with her diverse designs.

So what does the future hold for this talented designer? Well, Trisha admitted to us that she’s thinking about designing wedding gowns. She also confessed to wanting to go back to designing mens clothing, paying tribute to her grandfather.

Helping pioneer the world of sustainable fashion, Trisha Rampersad hopes to one day put a dent in high-end fashion. Staying true to her sophisticated look, we anticipate only greatness from Trisha in her future endeavors.

Find out more about Trisha Rampersad through her website, Facebook, and Twitter.