Uploaded December 2012 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Click the link for more "eco chic" plastic fashion ideas from stylist Gretta Monahan: plasticsmakeitpossible.com/whats-new-cool/fashion/eco-chic-recycled-plastic-fabrics-guest-post-by-gretta-monahan

Gretta Monahan, called the "stylist to the stars," talks in this video about the important role plastics are playing in women's fashion trends and clothing.

For decades, the versatility of plastics has inspired designers' creativity, giving rise to iconic styles such as glittering sequins, form-fitting bikinis, and sleek skinny pants. And some of hottest fashion trends — from faux leather, to metallic fabrics and sheer chiffon — rely on plastics to make them durable, comfortable, and flattering.