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Deborah Lindquist  is a visionary designer, writer, and pioneer in eco-conscious fashion. Known as the “Green Queen,” she has spent over four decades crafting exquisite apparel, accessories, and home décor that unite style, sustainability, and soul.

Originally trained at Parsons School of Design in New York, Deborah launched her namesake brand in 1983 with a collection of unique Milanese mesh belts and jewelry. After relocating to Los Angeles, she began working with vintage fabrics to create one-of-a-kind jackets, bustiers, and vests—quickly gaining a cult following among fashion-forward boutiques and celebrities alike.

Today, Deborah’s work combines cutting-edge design with a deep commitment to the environment. She is best known for her reincarnated appliquéd cashmere cardigans, denim, slipdresses, red carpet designs, and parachute skirts—all made from deadstock, recycled, sustainable, or organic materials. Each piece tells a story, inviting the wearer into a slower, more intentional relationship with clothing.

Expanding on her legacy of sustainable luxury, Deborah created Green Queen, a vegan fashion and lifestyle brand offering essentials crafted from hemp, modal, and organic cotton. The Green Queen line includes Green Queen Basics and Green Queen Body—collections designed to bring mindful comfort, minimal design, and conscious living into everyday wear.

Her designs have been worn by Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, Pink, Christina Aguilera, and Paula Abdul, and featured in ElleWWDInStyleLA TimesRock & Roll Bride, and more.

Beyond the studio, Deborah is an emerging speaker and storyteller. She shares the deeper purpose behind her work—exploring themes of material memory, creative reclamation, and transformation—through writing and public speaking.

Her Substack publication, Deborah Lindquist-Vanatta, offers behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on sustainability, and poetic insights into the creative process.

She is also the creator of Creating Eco-Conscious Fashion. an educational series designed to guide the next generation of designers in building sustainable practices from the ground up.


 

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Great skirt!

Love the parachute skirt!! I bought one skirt in a size that didn’t fit with plans to return and my daughter tried that skirt on and now has it. She loves it as well!

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Ruth Deco Gown
Pamela Micks
Sophisticated, Simple and Stunning

When I got engaged, I started to panic about what I would wear so I reached out to a friend who has the ultimate taste in clothes and fashion to help. Soon enough, she sent me a picture of the Ruth Deco Gown she found on Pinterest. Since I love “old Hollywood” and decades of the past, she knew this would be perfect for me. Her impeccable taste came through for me!

I googled the image and was thrilled to find that Deborah was the designer and that I could purchase the gown. I started an email dialogue with Deborah to get the ball rolling.

Deborah is so responsive, even to what I thought were likely silly questions. I sent her my measurements and she sent me a mock up to try on. With a face time video and a quick discussion on sizing, Deborah got going on the actual gown. It was done quickly and with plenty of communication back and forth. Since my wedding was months away, I lost some weight and Deborah adjusted the sizing for me when we decided on the actual length with train. (And she made a bustle!)

First of all, the fabric is gorgeous to look at and even better to wear. It is just so soft and breathable. The style is timeless, simple yet sophisticated. The straps are adjustable for the perfect fit.

I never thought I would end up with a wedding gown custom made for ME, so this definitely added a pleasant surprise to my wedding dreams.

I feel like this gown would look beautiful on anyone. Especially since deborah is a master at what she does and knows exactly how to make it just perfect for her client. And for the record, Deborah is also an amazing person who makes you feel like you have been friends forever. How do you beat that?!

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Cathedral Veil
Pamela Micks
Wow! Wow! Wow!

I can’t even think of all the words to describe this amazing, gorgeous veil! I was lucky enough to be able to purchase this for my wedding. It is even more beautiful than the pictures. I didn’t want anything on top of my head so Deborah switched it to a comb which made it perfect for me.

This veil was so incredible with the Ruth Deco Gown (which I also purchased). At first I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to wear a veil but I am SO glad I bought this. Everyone who saw it was impressed and I’ll have it captured in time in my wedding photos forever.

The best part is that after my wedding I was so sad at the thought of this hanging in my closet forever. So I contacted Deborah and she helped me repurpose the veil into a beautiful flutter jacket that I can wear over and over.

Beautiful wardrobe addition

I knew I wanted the Kelly jacket the moment I saw it. It is such a beautiful cut and very flattering, not to mention unique from anything else out there. (Ive been looking for a lilac top like in the picture) Deborah helped me make sure the arm length was perfect for me, as sleeve length can be an issue for me. You’ll feel like a model in this jacket!

Beautiful soft sweater. Love it.

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Stella Dress
Stacey

This is so cute on and also fits perfectly . Stretchy and super soft material i love it !

Fits perfectly and will be a staple for my wardrobe !