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Wednesday
Dec262012

Early Bird Tickets Available for Redress Raleigh’s Eco Fashion & Textiles Conference

RALEIGH, NC - This March, Redress Raleigh celebrates its five year anniversary with a weekend-long conference focused on eco-fashion and textiles in Southeastern USA and beyond. The Redress Eco Fashion & Textiles Conference will take place March 23rd and 24th 2012. The mission of the conference is to expand the dialogue on transforming the current fashion and textile industry into an ecologically conscious and ethical one.

Early Bird Tickets (including Student discounts) are available in limited quantities only until January 15th. To purchase Early Bird tickets, visit the Redress Raleigh website: www.redressraleigh.com/attend/ for full details.

The conference includes keynotes from nationally-known presenters: Elizabeth Cline, author of Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion, which discusses the consequences of our growing fast-fashion habits; David Peck, CEO of CrOp by David Peck, who will be highlighting the role of domestic manufacturing; and Beth Doane, founder of RainTees, Author, and Owner of Andira Consulting, whose passion and success have inspired audiences around the world.

The educational sessions and workshops will also offer presentations from exceptional eco-champions such as Tara St James, Owner and Creative Director at Study NY and Fashion Director for The Uniform Project; Susie Breur, Founder of Co-Lab54 and author of Blue is the New Black; Greta Eagan, Stylist, Sustainability Expert, and Founder of FASHIONmeGREEN. Sustainability leaders Eric Henry, President of TS Designs; Ryan Hurley, Owner of Vert & Vogue, and Aly Khalifa, Founder of LYF Shoes, will be adding their local expertise to the event.

Saturday night will culminate with the annual eco-fashion show highlighting innovative designers who consider the environmental impact of their collections. Sunday will offer the unique opportunity to buy designs right off the runway - a free and open-to-the-public marketplace filled with designers from the show as well as hand-selected vendors with eco-conscious products.

QUOTES:
“Overall, we want people to be aware of the impact their purchasing choices have on the environment, economy, and society; and make them aware of the influence they have in transforming the fashion & textile industry, ultimately creating a paradigm shift in mainstream fashion.”   - Mor Aframian, Redress Director of Community Relations

"The Southeast - and North Carolina in particular - has a strong textiles history and this is a great way to put ourselves back on the map. The conference is also just the beginning - we want everyone who attends to soak up the knowledge and ideas shared and put these thoughts into action. Our intention is to continue growing the network surrounding eco-fashion and textiles - creating a web of resources for all players in this industry."  - Beth Stewart, Strategic Director

ABOUT REDRESS RALEIGH:
Redress Raleigh’s goal is to reorient mainstream fashion to become environmentally and socially aware, becoming a catalyst for major change in the fashion and textile industry. We question the status quo of current mainstream retail consumption both from a consumer and industry standpoint. As a social enterprise, Redress Raleigh supports and encourages triple-bottom-line designers and companies who believe in the concept of people, planet, profit.  Therefore, Redress Raleigh places importance on knowing who, how and where the garments and textiles in our closets and homes come from and were made. Our vision is that in the next twenty years, we will no longer need to differentiate between that which is sustainable, conscious, eco fashion and textile design and that which is not. 

Contact Information
Mor Aframian
info@redressraleigh.com
818-726-7848

Wednesday
Dec122012

PamOr, Revamp & Judah Ross Trunk Shows at Cat Banjo (Thursday & Friday)

The holidays are here, especially for those celebrating Hanukkah (HAPPY HANUKKAH!), and we bet you're looking for unique, memerable gifts for your family and close friends. Well, if you're in the Raleigh area Cat Banjo (2043 Cameron St.) has a couple of great trunk shows for you to check out!

This Thursday, December 13th from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Cat Banjo is hosting a trunk show with the virbrant and exotic Pilar Ramirez of PamOr Designs. Pilar creates her eco-friendly jewelry from orange peels in combination with organic materials such as seeds, raw amber, fresh water pearls, coconut fabric, and recycled leather and chain. Pilar is another one of our featured designers who we absolutely love and adore! 

Recycled leather and orange peal cuffPamOr Collection for Redress Eco Fashion Show 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then on Firday December 14th from 7:30pm - 9:30pm Cat Banjo is hosting a trunk show with the lovelies: Jamie Powell of Revamp and Oami Powers of Judah Ross. Revamp and Judah Ross have both been featured at our annual Eco Fashion Show and we absolutely love their innovative, easy, and stylish looks which fit a wide range of bodies. In addition to the amazing eco-friendly clothing both of these designers offer, we'll also have some sweet treats and drinks for guests, and a free pashmina scarf with $50 purchase!

Revamp Collection from 2009Judah Ross Collection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We also want to take a moment to thank Cat Banjo for being one of our long-time supporter and sponsor. Beyond sponsoring Redress Raleigh's efforts, Cat Banjo features local designers in the shop as well as helping rescue dogs find new, loving families to adopt them! 

Thursday
Dec062012

Takeover The Wall @706 - Inaugural First Friday Event  

The Inaugural First Friday @706! 

What's @706? Come take a look. 

Join CityFabric, CompostNow, and Redress Raleigh as we open the doors to our new space with the first "Takeover The Wall @706" by the NCSU Student Exhibit - "Form + Fiction." 

The exhibit features work by The Student Publication, part of the NCSU College of Design. "Form + Fiction" explores the role of design & designers in shaping, framing, and reflecting reality. 

BRING YOUR APPETITE. American Meltdown will be here serving up some delicious bites! We'll also have a selection of donation-based beverages. 

Can't wait to see you there.

Friday
Nov302012

PKN Vol. 13

Next week, Thursday, December 6th, Redress Raleigh will be presenting at PechaKucha Night Raleigh Vol. 13 will take place at Architect Bar and Social House,. Doors open at 5:40pm and the show begins at 6:40pm. $2 donation at the door.  Or choose to donate a little more and sit up front on overstuffed comfy chairs. This is last PKN of 2012 and the organization's holiday celebration, so be prepared for a festive time! 

PKN vol.13 Theme: my BIG fat idea
Do you want to change the world? Got a way to do it? Your community is waiting to hear about it!  

PKN Vol.13 Speakers

Catherine J Howard - Visual Artist

Matt Murray - Game Maker

Brenn - Software Engineer/Oddball

Aaron Smith Hawkins - Ph.D Candidate/Part-time Yogi

Beth Stewart - Fashion Obsessed

Kestrel Lemen - Marketing Strategist

Regina Twine - Scared of Heights & Spiders

As with all good PechaKucha Nights there will be plenty of chit-chat within a casual atmosphere and of course liquid refreshments. The Architect's talented Bar Master has many special craft cocktails, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages. 

ideaSPARK will be there with my BIG fat secret project and they will be collecting more secrets to post to http://www.ideasparkraleigh.com

RSVP

Thursday
Nov292012

Boylan Heights ArtWalk, Sunday December 2 

Redress Raleigh along with Walk[YourCity] and CompostNow will be part of this weekend's Boylan Heights ArtWalk. Consider this a 'soft launch' of our new work space / headquarters. You'll be able to tour our facility, ask us questions and learn more about or mission! 

Also, Artwalk is a great way to start the holiday season and  is always a popular event. Over a hundred artists and craftspeople will sell a wide range of glasswork, metalwork, woodwork, textiles and clothing, ceramics, drawings, photography, and painting from the neighborhood’s porches, yards, and sidewalks. Spend the day and check out what our local art scene has to offer. Admission is free. Food will be available throughout the day, including burritos (vegetarian and meat), pulled pork, wraps, and more.

For more information, visit: http://artwalk.boylanheights.org/Boylan_Heights_ArtWalk_2012.html