In an age when green has become the equivalent to the fashion industry’s black, it’s no surprise that earth friendly concepts are cropping up in television programming, grocery store products and even in designer clothing.

To Susan Brooks, business is about giving your word. “It’s the old-fashioned way. That’s pretty much how I’ve always thought about it. You do what you tell someone you’ll do,” said Brooks.

Penn State alumna Jamie Phyl Lewin, fashion designer and creator of the high-end clothing line Phyl Couture, has been doing things according to her own rules for a while now.

We interviewed men’s designer Philippe Dubuc about 2008 fashion trends Montreal-based designer Philippe Dubuc has been making men’s clothing since 1993. Dubuc’s collections, and his famous slim-fit suits in particular, have earned him international renown, a regular display spot at Paris Fashion Week, and a client list that includes David Bowie.